[sudo-discuss] [omni-discuss] 'emergency' mtg tonite re: Omni & protests, 7pm entrance hall

[David Keenan]

I think that's an awesome idea. (Ibalu, would you be comfortable leading
such a class or should we find someone who can?)

On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 2:41 PM, Ibalu Dwan <ibalu.alba at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Thanks for starting this discussion, and for starting to brainstorm ideas
> of most effectively use Omni as a resource.
> I can't make it this meeting tonight, but I wanted to share an idea.
>
> I personally have been feeling that having a training on how to deal with
> aggressive cops (e.g. use of pepper spray or attempts of kenneling) when at
> a protest would be fantastic.
>
> Maybe Omni could host a workshop, or we can invite a group from our
> networks to do so?
> I feel like others might find it useful, especially activists with less
> experience like myself. :)
>
> In solidarity,
>
> On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 2:20 PM, David Keenan <dkeenan44 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> hi all,
>>
>> ok not really an 'emergency' unless you count the forthcoming
>> four-year-long state of emergency we're entering into post-Trump -
>>
>> I would like to get together with anyone who is feeling the rage and
>> despair against the election outcome, to brainstorm how Omni can best
>> provide shelter, workspace and solidarity to those presently engaged in the
>> protests against the insanity of recent events which has ignited the bay
>> area.
>>
>> This might mean:
>>
>> - Making a flyer encouraging activists to use omni for meetings, going to
>> protests, and handing them out?
>>
>> - Organizing banner-making sessions, weekly assemblies, etc?
>>
>> - protest tactics, info sessions?
>>
>> - generally getting the word out that omni can serve as a site of
>> interconnection and possible collaboration for various groups of activists
>> and activated friend groups, etc
>>
>> - what can member groups supply the effort..? Ideas:
>>
>> Sudo - (just riffing here):
>> -- disseminate peoplesopen.net to support protests?
>> -- fab some drones?
>>
>> BAPS:
>> -- classes on community, solidarity, resistance, political philosophy
>> meeting praxis
>>
>> others: ?
>>
>> I am aware of other calls to action and convergences elsewhere, but I
>> figure we as the omni community at large should also figure out how we
>> might best make available our resources to the mass effort.
>>
>> Niki and I will be hosting, we will try to bring some yummy food -- and
>> super late notice I realize but we figured hell, no time like the present
>>
>> please come if you can :) and pass the word on -
>>
>> love & solidarity
>> David
>>
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>
>
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>
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