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Artists Tim Paul and Marc Scheff have created a great way to display merchandise for this year’s MoCCA Arts Fest!
This easy-to-make display case can hold graphic novels, comics, and prints and eliminates any hassle with transportation and high cost. Tim and Marc have shared with us their instructions so that you can make your own DIY display case! Thanks guys!
Resistance In Egypt Could Lead To Collapse Of State Army Chief Says
The struggle between political forces in Egypt could “lead to the collapse of the state,” the country’s army chief said Tuesday.
In a posting to the army’s Facebook page, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said political and economic issues now represented a “real threat” to security.
“The continuation of the struggle of the different political forces … over the management of state affairs could lead to the collapse of the state,” General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said.
He added that the army would remain “the solid and the cohesive block” on which “the foundation of the state rests.”
Al-Sisi, who is also defense minister, also said that the army had been deployed in cities along the Suez Canal primarily to protect the key global trade link.
Islamist President Mohammed Morsi has imposed emergency rule in an attempt to end days of clashes that have left at least 52 people dead.
But Egyptian protesters defied an overnight curfew in restive towns along the Suez Canal, attacking police stations.
At least two men died Monday night or early Tuesday in fighting in the canal city of Port Said, the latest unrest in a wave of violence unleashed last week on the eve of the anniversary of the 2011 revolt that brought down autocrat Hosni Mubarak.
Another Grand Jury Resister Sent to Prison
Maddy Pfeiffer was steadfast in their refusal to cooperate with the federal witch-hunt against Pacific Northwest anarchists. They found guilt of civil contempt and will be sent to prison on December 26th for being unwilling to give any information about the people they know or the politics they hold. It is possible that Pfeiffer will be held until March of 2014 .
In an earlier statement, Pfeiffer wrote:
“The state is trying to use broken windows as a reason to ruin people’s lives. This is absurd, and I will oppose it to the fullest. This life-ruining system which they call “justice” is organized to defend property and capitalism. This system is against everything I believe in.”
Currently a federal grand jury in Seattle is purportedly investigating the May Day protests, but it is widely decried as a witch hunt due to its focus only on the anarchist movement. Maddy will be joining KteeO Olejnik and Matt Duran who are in prison for their own dedication to their principles and refusal to provide information to an investigative body that they view as invalid. Both Oljnik and Duran remain strong in their resolve and appreciate the outpouring of support they have received from around the world.
Note: Thanks to a FOIA request, we now know that the grand jury investigation was opened on March 2nd, 2012. 2 months before the May Day vandalism occurred. In other words, the investigation was opened before the crime was committed. In case you aren’t aware of why these people are being arrested, allow me to explain:
Several anarchists from the Pacific Northwest were subpoenaed to appear in court in relation to the vandalism that occurred during this year’s May Day protest. In order to force these anarchists to talk, the state grants them immunity. When you are granted immunity in a grand jury investigation, your right to remain silent is nonexistent. So if you don’t comply, you are sent to jail, even if you do not have any useful information. If you truly do not have any useful information to give to the court, you are literally forced to make up information to avoid being sent to jail. This is a clear case of entrapment.
Update: Today, December 26th, Maddy was sent to serve an indefinite term at FDC SeaTac in Washington. As soon as his prisoner number is available, I’ll update this post. In the meantime, consider having a letter of support ready to mail. Keep in mind that Maddy cannot read cursive so please print or type your letter.
Don’t forget to write to grand jury prisoners Matt Duran and Kteeo Olejnik as well:
Katherine Olejnik #42592-086
FDC SeaTac,
P.O. Box 13900
Seattle, WA 98198Matthew Kyle Duran #42565-086
FDC SeaTac
P.O. Box 13900
Seattle, WA 98198Edit:
Matthew Pfeiffer #42421-086
FDC SeaTac
P.O. Box 13900
Seattle, WA 98198
ZAD update: after the previous failed attempts at clearing out the occupied zone in Notre Dame Des Landes (although a fair amount of places have been evicted and destroyed by the police), it looks like the government is planning a new massive attack on the protesters’ camps, houses and structures.
According to various sources, there’s high chances for a big military operation to be carried out this week. Amongst other things, it has been hinted by the fact that local authorities have issued a week long ban on the transportation of petrol and flammable/explosive material in any shape or form in the whole area, from December 3rd to December 10th.
Protestors have been busy defending barricades against ongoing police assaults and strenghtening their positions since the last eviction wave, and say they are ready to resist and fight, more numerous than ever, as long as necessary. To be continued, until the “socialist” government is blown away?
