Hip-Anon?

Discussion in 'Protest' started by skip, Nov 9, 2008.

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  1. skip

    skip Founder Administrator

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    Well it sure was amazing to see Anonymous do their thing here on the HF.

    Those ppl are highly motivated, wired and together. They've sparked something here on HF that I'd like to see continue.

    So I was thinking we might be able to start a new offshoot, or group of our own.

    I'm not sure Anonymous wants us to be part of their group unless we focus on bringing down Scientology, which seems to be their one mission.

    Our desire for change is much more diverse, but their tactics and social networking have evolved to take advantage of the power of the Internet, and we can learn some things from them.

    I'm not sure but the OG group (Old Guard) may hang here. These are the original Anonymous group that has been protesting against Scientology for a long time. I hope they do as some of us can probably relate to them more.

    Anyway, what do you think we should do?
     
  2. AquaLight

    AquaLight Senior Member

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    Sure, why not? But I dont care about Scientology, so maybe with other missions or purposes.
     
  3. stinkfoot

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    Don't know... I perhaps establish a think tank and discuss what the mission would be. Had the Repugnicans stolen the election again it would have been clearer what needed to be done. Clearly there's more work to be done but how to prioritize? Is the enemy mainly political or is it corporate?
     
  4. skip

    skip Founder Administrator

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    Here is mission #1...

    Cannanymous - Legalize Cannabis!

    All those in favor?

    Let's SMOKE 'EM OUT, behind our masks...
     
  5. Cate8

    Cate8 Senior Member

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    I Dont really think that is the biggest priority.
     
  6. skip

    skip Founder Administrator

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    No, but we need something a LOT of ppl will organize around. And since it's not just a matter of protesting, but defying the law in public, being anonymous would help get far more ppl out there as deviate has suggested to me.

    Indeed that would just be the start. And it would generate a lot of publicity to the new movement.
     
  7. lovelyxmalia

    lovelyxmalia Banana Hammock Lifetime Supporter

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    Hmm...how about something world changing? Something along the lines of loving thy brother/sister? Something to motivate people to get out and spread love?

    I dunno...that's my opinion on changing the world :D
     
  8. Cate8

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    True, that is one issue which is very easy to defy a law of. I mean, I agree that is should be legal, but even decriminalization would be a great jump forward.

    Personally, Id like to see socialized healthcare.
     
  9. lovelyxmalia

    lovelyxmalia Banana Hammock Lifetime Supporter

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    Mass decriminalized it and so far it's causing a lot of problems and the law hasn't even taken effect yet!

    If we do something...it's gotta be HUGE!
     
  10. Cate8

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    What sort of problems?

     
  11. deviate

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    Its different in canada though. Tell that to the 28 year old father in utah who is doing 55 years for selling an ounce. Or the people who have no involvement, like the mayor in maryland who had his two family dogs killed by the DEA in a botched raid..
     
  12. deviate

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    Or the 90 year old grandma in Atlanta who was killed by the DEA over nothing.
     
  13. deviate

    deviate Senior Member

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    Can you elaborate please?

    And further, all decrim does is help the traffickers and dealers. We need a regulated, taxed model to fit with the free society we are supposed to be.
     
  14. Cate8

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    Yes, while I agree with the point you are making, and disagree with the situation in the United States...its in my opinion that there are more serious issues to be dealt with. I think it would be wise to not get invovled with pot culture due to the current laws in the United States, since people are fully aware of what they are risking. Trouble with drug laws can be avoided for the most part, pretty easily.

     
  15. stinkfoot

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    I beg to differ. Perhaps one can make a case from a social standpoint but as a cause that can solidify the group it's something a greater majority can get behind and get off on the right foot as opposed to taking on a cause that create and exploit divisions within. I think Skip makes an excellent suggestion.
     
  16. Cate8

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    Right..But its just a drug. Mostly recreational, sometimes medically. If you were to legalize it, do you suppose the ball would be easier to get rolling on other social topics?

     
  17. odon

    odon Slightly Popular

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    I say we should make it our mission to remove Z from the alphabet.
     
  18. skip

    skip Founder Administrator

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    Cate, do you realize that more than 800,000 people were arrested for marijuana offenses last year? Add to that the millions who were in years past? They all have records now that will fuck them over the rest of their lives!

    Many are put in drug rehab programs rather than jail. These programs lobby the gov't to continue punishing marijuana offenders so they can continue to make $$$ off pot smokers.

    Hundreds of thousands of families have suffered due to the ENDLESS War on Drugs. You can't imagine. It makes what Scientology does look like a picnic.

    And remember these are our LAWS that are causing so much AVOIDABLE human suffering. We can change these laws, release the marijuana offenders and stop the suffering if we just get on their cases about it.

    There is so much you don't know about the war against pot smoking americans. as they say LURK MOAR AND LRN.
     
  19. McLeodGanja

    McLeodGanja Banned

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    Anonywhaty? I don't understandy.
     
  20. lovelyxmalia

    lovelyxmalia Banana Hammock Lifetime Supporter

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    Pot was decriminalized in Massachusetts and there are people going nuts about how that isn't right blah blah blah and either way it's an illegal substance-it's causing quite the commotion here!
     
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