Violent motorist attacks in Berkeley

topic posted Sat, May 12, 2007 - 2:34 PM by  enola
See video and press release here: www.youtube.com/watch

I was there. Please note especially that the police ignored all attempts by us, the bicyclists, to press any charges or file a citizens arrest.
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enola
SF Bay Area
  • Re: Violent motorist attacks in Berkeley

    Mon, May 14, 2007 - 6:38 PM
    gross. was someone injured?
    • Re: Violent motorist attacks in Berkeley

      Thu, May 17, 2007 - 2:06 AM
      Yes, two people were injured and three bikes were damaged. The police have made statements saying that no injured cyclists came forward. They are lying to the media and the media, of course, is lying to anyone who'll listen. They're saying it was a "publicity stunt" and that we "put our bikes under his van."
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        Re: Violent motorist attacks in Berkeley

        Sat, May 19, 2007 - 10:43 PM
        And what of people who have been more involved in struggle than you, with better leftist and activist pedigree, and less covert motives, who see this "attack" another way entirely?

        Those who see through your phony, self-victimizing, child-pimping, shameless terror against elderly people?


        word:

        you are the problem. you are not any kind of underclass, no kind of revolutionaries, and your obvious self deluded, entitled, attempt at being "down" with anything other than your own upper class egos and spiritually corrupt mindsets, are more than transparent and more than obvious to anyone not under your pseudo-political illusions. the man who first ripped off a windshield, later runs to get his INFANT CHILDREN involved, I can seem terrified at HIS horrible abuse. but then you obviously don't give a fuck about little children unless they can be used to your liking.

        this is not leftist. this is not green. this is not moral. this was the act of a group of cowards, who are now desperately failing to hide behind the veil of "activist" you bring shame upon actual activists, and shame upon Berkeley.

        Not like reality, morals, spirituality, nor child welfare appears to mean anything to you.


        word:

        Fuck you. Fuck your phony attempt at a movement, which is vastly out of touch with real activism, out of touch with people of color, out of touch with elderly,, and out of touch with berkeley.

        shameful. Really
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          Re: Violent motorist attacks in Berkeley

          Sun, May 20, 2007 - 12:52 AM
          note: when i say "fuck you" I am addressing critical mass as a whole, as well as anyone defending the abuse of children and elderly under the guise of "revolution"
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            Child abuse By members of critical mass

            Tue, May 22, 2007 - 9:31 AM
            ahhh. suddenly when someone points out the crying children that were cruelly pimped for that wonderful self victimizing photo op, the entire board goes silent. And it was the genteleman who ripped off the windshield wiper that then ran to get some kids for the photo op.
            among people who know, this is called "staging" it is a commonly used tactic by the far right. as well as the abuse of the kids.
            That alone, is close to child protective services terrority. that man endangered children for political ends. period.
            If anyne should be arrested it should be the people involved in using those children. it smacks of Jesus Camp, and is astonishing in it's disregard for children's safety, freedoms, and mental health.

            busted.

            so, this is what Critical Mass is all about. Lies, and child abuse in the name of the "cause"?
            • Re: Child abuse By members of critical mass

              Wed, May 23, 2007 - 1:38 AM
              Wow.

              Did you join this group just so you could harass people?

              If you are riding your bicycle [assuming you have one] and a motorist runs a red light so that he can hit you with his vehicle, I certainly hope that your friends - And even strangers - will come to help you by pulling you out of harm's way and asking the driver to back up his car, as it is on your bicycle.

              You are sick.

              People bring children to CMes all the time. They are fun, family friendly rides [At least I can say that about the rides here in the Bay Area - People bring their kinds in trailers, tag-a-longs, even on their own bicycles. I've seen people brind their dogs and cats in baskets, too - Cute!]

              Are you suggesting that the man with the children should have fled the scene and refused to be a witness? This case needs as many witnesses as possible because the police refused to speak with us that night and we all need to testify should we go to court.
              • Re: Child abuse By members of critical mass

                Wed, May 23, 2007 - 12:37 PM
                Did you join this group just so you could harass people?

                Yes he did. He is generally disruptive. Unfortunately, he has a few gems of advice and experience that cannot and should not be ignored.
                Too bad the signal to noise ration is so extreme. It's hard to decipher.
                I would think a 'true activist'- as he labels himself- would rise beyond his own ego. We are all human I guess. It's just becomes tedious to read his posts, yet they are engaging at the same time.

                kinda like a trainwreck.

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