Anti-I.C.E. Banner Dropped Tacoma, WA

From Seattle IMC:

"A banner against the ICE Detention facilities was dropped from a building in downtown Tacoma.



On Friday, July 17, a giant banner against the ICE detention centers was dropped off of an emblematic dilapidated building in downtown Tacoma. The banner faced two sides of the giant Wells Fargo building, for all the little Eichmanns inside to see.

It read:
"DESTROY THE PRISON SYSTEM
DESTROY ICE DETENTION CENTERS
FUCK BORDERS
(A)"

Wells Fargo is a major investor in the Geo Group, which runs prisons for ICE, including the notorious Northwest Detention Facility located less than a mile within the port of Tacoma.

The building here was just on the front page of the local weekly with a flaming headline of it being in 'DANGER' of imminent collapse.

No police activity could be seen there early in the day, but the entire banner was gone by evening."

http://seattle.indymedia.org/en/2009/07/273383.shtml

Police Station Attacked Olympia, WA

From Seattle IMC:

"In response to the violent and escalating behavior displayed by the Olympia "Police Department" in downtown Olympia on Saturday night, the westside police station was later hit with 25 paint bombs. Apparently, they were still too busy attacking pedestrians to notice."

http://seattle.indymedia.org/en/2009/07/273375.shtml

Billboards Revised in Seattle, WA

Several commercial billboards in Seattle were corrected, to provide more accurate information to the public.



The Seattle PI reports that several Seattle-area billboards were altered, the result being a commentary, rather than the corporate-design. The PI refers to it as 'vandalism' or 'defacement'.


http://seattle.indymedia.org/en/2009/07/273305.shtml


>>>On the editing of advertisement...

Well, it seems as if the peoples' voice has been heard. The revision now provides what some seem to call accurate information. Interesting that nutrition and taste in food seem to be motivators. Now people know that capitalism equals Starbucks which then equals a bad taste in your mouth. Effective, probably not. But what is anyway? An attempt at alternative communication, no disagreement there.

Condos attacked in Tacoma, WA

Wednesday night we threw pieces of concrete through multiple condo windows in the Tacoma area.

This action was taken in response to the disgusting attempt by the City of Tacoma to gentrify our neighborhoods and city.



Fuck condos, fuck gentrification, fuck Point Ruston, and fuck Seattle yuppies.

In solidarity with ourselves.

http://seattle.indymedia.org/en/2009/07/273296.shtml

>>>On the broken condo windows...

Similarly to the past post, this communique is unsurprisingly romantic yet with a dash of spice. The attack itself is typical as well. But one need not strive for a vast variety, windows are windows and they are everywhere. These people get there point across, in a crude manner, yet it's straight to the point as is the act. Both simple and mostly ineffective. A broken window is synonymous with a "fuck you". In that sense then they struck twice!

But, let's here it again for attempting to actualize the desire of the destruction of capital!

Surveillance Cameras Attacked in Tacoma, WA

Last week a few anarchists attacked multiple CCTV cameras in north Tacoma.





Surveillance cameras only aid in the furtherance of the prison system we live in. The destruction of the cameras was an act against the attempt to "sweep the streets" of the city, and against the persistent ICE raids in the Puget Sound area.

In solidarity with the kidnapped, deported, and imprisoned.

http://seattle.indymedia.org/en/2009/07/273297.shtml


>>>On the sabotage of cameras...

The communique released on Seattle Indymedia is predictably romantic. They speak of acting against I.C.E. raids, the prison system, as well as alluding briefly to gentrification. Regardless of the cliche style, an action is an action. It is not special. One can just hope that those involved do not know think that the area of Tacoma is now rid of the prison system or that the detention center will shut down. That instead, they were compelled to express their anger through the wreckage of cameras purely because they felt incapable of much else.

Multiple Luxury Cars Tires Slashed in Kennewick, WA

From KNDO.com:

KENNEWICK, Wash-- A number of families living on South Tacoma St. in Kennewick woke up to find their tires had been slashed. Police say someone used a knife to slash tires on ten cars up and down that street.

For one Kennewick man, slashed tires are just the latest in a string of problems. He says he has had five vehicles stolen from his house. Now he's worried what will happen to his insurance.

"All these cars, five of them, I mean I'm afraid my insurance is going to drop me. I'm not reporting the tires to them, I'll just go buy new tires," said Jack Jones.
One neighbor even had three tires on their new Lexus slashed. Kennewick Police say they are still investigating and have no suspects.

>>>On the slashing of tires...

The local news report tells a tale of despair and distress. Those targeted are portrayed as victims of an already tough economy and now may face an insurance "drop". There is no mention of motives. The area of the attack was in an affluent section of Kennewick. The vehicles chosen were various luxury cars. Although one cannot know the very aspirations of the person or persons involved in the attack it is apparent that the strike was consciously directed toward those of the upper class stratum. It is a simple decision to slash tires of the bourgeoisie, nothing unheard of. The act does not create rupture. But for the person(s) participating it can be an outlet for the daily oppression that they experience which is perpetrated by those indulging in capitalism from the top sphere.

Elliot Blockade Currently Disengaged! Remaining 8 Arrested! 20 People Released

On July 6th forest defenders from Cascadia and across the country set up road blockades at the Umpcoos Ridge timber sale to save some of the last native forests in Oregon from clearcutting. The Elliot State Forest is one of the few remaining intact coastal forest ecosystems, and provides critical habit for Spotted Owls, Coho Salmon, and Marbled Murrelets.

Logging has been halted in the forest but the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), the state patrol, and the Douglass County Sheriffs have begun extracting people from the blockades using heavy handed police state tactics. So far over 23 people have been confirmed arrested in police raids on the blockade.

** We just got word that the remaining people in the forest have been arrested and the blockade taken down. These remaining 8 people will be processed today. All of these people desperately need your support!

Bail:
We are reaching out to our friends far and wide to try and raise bail
money for those already arrested and those facing charges for
defending the forests. You can donate using paypal by going to the
website http://www.forestdefensenow.org.

There are numerous benefits in the works right now. If you can help out
with any fund-raising, please let me know.

Jail Support:
** 20 people have just been released! Right now we are working on rides
for these folks. Please let me know if you are able to give a ride.
stephanie@mountainrebel.net

>>>On the Elliot Free State...

Martyrdom only continues. The Elliot "Free" State method of lock down and patiently awaiting arrest are not only compromising, but ineffective. The people involved built barricades of sorts which seemed to be somewhat substantial on their own. Yet, they continued to play into the role of the "activist". The activist, the martyr, the dogma victim. What did the people at Elliot expect to get out of this action? If it was the forest that was motivating their desires then what was the premise behind sacrifice by lock down? It is evident that when one locks down, then arrest is inevitable. Yet, when one acts swiftly and precise then arrest may be evaded. The slogan of "No Comprise!" seems particularly hollow in this case, putting oneself on the forefront with literally no way to run or rearrange strategies is essentially comprise. The fact that the police will come, cut, and arrest is inescapable with these tactics. Willingly going to jail creates more problems in an already problematic, stressful world. It is best that jail and arrest are avoided, not openly encouraged. The government we live in is not a weak one, actions like such as not inclined to lead to upheaval or "success" and therefore should be orchestrated in the shadows.