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Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

On the morning of the 4th anniversary of the start of the Iraq war, members of the Fuck The War Coalition trashed the offices of the two Edinburgh MPs who voted for the war in 2003.

Bring the war home! Four years ago on this date, the 20th March, a war began in Iraq. A million people in Britain alone marched against it, and the politicians voted for it.

When they vote for a war, they will get a war

The Fuck The War Coalition! is bringing a small taste of war to some of those politicians that voted for it. Distanced from the blood and bombs by thousands of miles, imperialism has a sweet profitable taste, but when their windows are smashed and cars vandalised they might gain a little insight into the consequences of their actions.

If politicians don't do what their constituents want, they should be scared for their lives. They aren't supposed to work for themselves, their party or big business – but for us.

These two Edinburgh politicians, who are still in office, voted for the war that has lead to over a hundred thousand deaths, have had their office windows smashed. They are vulnerable and accountable, they have names and addresses.

Alistair Darling, 22A Rutland Square. Tel: 476 2552

Nigel Griffiths, 31 Minto Street. Tel: 662 4520

We urge you to confront the dirty lying politicians, as we have done this morning: Let your discontent be known. The time for voting and marching in the streets is over, the time for direct action has begun.

The Fuck The War Coalition
20 March 2007

Principles of The Fuck the War Coalition!

  1. We vow to end Domination and Exploitation through Direct Action.
  2. We vow to inflict economic and symbolic damage to those individuals, parties and companies that are profiting from Domination and Exploitation.
  3. We follow the principles of Non-violence when carrying out Direct Action.
  4. We do not recognise the laws imposed upon us by the government.
  5. There is not, and will never be, any leadership or organisational structure.
  6. The Fuck the War Coalition! is not for sale.

Articles of the Fuck the War Coalition!

  • Article 1. Non-Violence: (a) Property damage is not violence. (b) Extreme psychological attacks on human or non-human animals is violence. (c)Do not dig up people's grandparents.
  • Article 2. (a) Direct Action is Action that definitely does not involve petitions, letter writing, political parties, non-governmental organisations, waving placards or marching round in circles. Action that is not represented by leaders, or mediated by appeals to the mass-media. (b)Direct Action includes Sabotage, Vandalism and Rioting.
  • Article 3. Anyone who, when carrying out an action, follows the principles of the The Fuck the War Coalition! is a member of The Fuck the War Coalition!
  • Article 4. Fuck the War Coalition! and its members only exist when carrying out Direct Action.
  • Article 5. The Strategy of the the Fuck the War Coalition! will be to support revolutions in the global south, while undermining the hegemony of the north by creating a new front in our own countries.
  • Article 6. We do not recognise any war but the Class War.

Comments

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

First of all, well done. We held a demonstration outside a certain constituency office, it was a slightly more radical protest however. I think I may be persuaded to start up a branch of the fuck the war coalition where I live as I think both actions are necessary.
However, I don't understand article 6: 'We do not recognise any war but class war'- what does this mean?

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

I am a journalist interested in hearing more about your coalition, could you email me at k.taylor@bigissuescotland.com for a possible article?

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

wank wank wank. Hate to wake you up but th 1960's is over. Fun while it lasted though. Also, since you dont recognise law doew that mean if I batter you senseless you wont be calling the police ?

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

Good action but poor target. Nigel Griffiths resigned over Trident, and while he still voted for the war there are far worse politicians out there.

We need to bring the war home and make MP's accountable for their actions. If you're going to be seen as a serious threat and not some mad fanatics then I think a better name would be advisable.

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

"Fuck the War Coalition! and its members only exist when carrying out Direct Action."

Followed by;

"The Strategy of the Fuck the War Coalition!"

So this is a coalition, that has a strategy, so it claims, but they and their strategy only exist when sabotaging, vandalising and rioting.

Strategy and coalition without an organisation?

If nothing else 'Fuck the war' will give us all a good laugh. What a bunch of total fannies.

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

I may be being a bit thick here but isn't rioting somewhat violent?

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

At last!!!
An anti war group i could be proud to be a part of

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

Could use a fuck the war branch in the US would be a lot better then all these protests that dont accomplish anything

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

Agreed, but it probably wouldn’t take real well. We don’t exactly understand the beauty or purpose of political decent over here across the pond. Not to put down my own country but I'd say that the majority of the U.S. public doesn’t know or care to know about anything that has to do with the war, especially when it seems so righteous when it comes through the TV on our end. Just wondering how do the Iraqi people feel about it? American media doesn’t say shit about that… They have the thing so damn buttered up over here I feel like I'm in the boy scouts.

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

yeah my experience with descent in the states is its way fragmented and everyone argues with eachother about their petty differences until the part of the population that isn't normally politically active loses interest

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

Way to go. Fuck the War and Fuck the assholes who make excuses for it!!!!! You need to burn the fuckers out next time.....Congrats lads.....keep it upMre Please.

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

Sounds like they are little better than terrorists to me and appear to like using the same tactics as Saddam Hussiens secret police.

Do they remember that Saddam Hussien used Nerve gas against thousands of his his own citizens - including women and children?

These people are prolonging the agony of the Iraqi people as by carrying out this sort of action they give hope and encouragement to the terrorists in Iraq.

Perhaps they should try living in one of the countries in this world with a less tolerant government than our won - like Iran, North Korea or Zimbabwe - they would soon chamnge their tune then!

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

When you've finished with your own, would you mind coming over here to work for a while? We've more than a few politicians in bed with big business, from the Bush Boy on down, who care little about any but their own profits.

Thanks

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

saddam gassed his own people,maybe you should look into who suppied the gas in the first place,over 1million innocent people are estimated to have been murderd by operations in iraq.and are you so simple minded to beleive that the war has anything to do with sadamm,oil more like mate.STOP READING THE SUN AND GET SOME FACTS BEFORE YOU ACCUSE WELL INTENTIONED PEOPLE OF BEING TERRORISTS, PROPERTY DESTRUCTION IS NOT VIOLENCE NOR IS SELF-DEFENCE AGAINST CORPORATE OWNED BATTON WEILDIN COPPERS!FUCK THE WAR,ALL WHO SUPPORT IT............especialy the the manstream media you obviousy worship as gospel truth.

Re: Pro-War MPs' offices smashed

A bit paradoxical to try and stop war through violent acts. By what moral, ethical or religious ideas do these anti-war activitists base their actions?

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