One down, 700’000 to go. Not entirely sure where I read those lines first, but probably from my friend Martin aka 3 Chord Politics and that stuck. I waited to write this email until this morning, I usually write the night before, only because I wanted to wait until the verdict on Derek Chauvin, the pig that murdered George Floyd, was announced and then sleep on it some.
What struck me most is that despite the fact that the entire world watched Chauvin murder in HD the majority of us were unsure, even nervous, about how the US “justice” system would react. To the point where the US government sent out its military to lock down parts of the country at the extreme threat of force just in case the judicial system would do what it traditionally does: protect its Fasci. That fact alone says it all. No one I know was certain that Derek Chauvin would be convicted of a murder the entire world saw.
Of course I am happy with the verdict, my opinions on prison, the justice system and conventional punishment in the 21st century notwithstanding. I am glad George Floyd’s family got some sort of justice and yet, their family member is dead, killed, like countless others, by a racist, fascist organization ( and by that I mean the entire government but specifically their executive arm, the police ) without any remorse. Derek Chauvin is a pawn sacrificed on the altar of public relations, nothing more. Hearing Nancy Pelosi say that George Floyd “sacrified his life for justice” is one of the most indicative and sickening proofs that “nothing will fundamentally change”.
Nothing has changed. Do not for one second think that this verdict means anything more than a pawn being sacrificed for business to continue as usual. This is what has been going on for centuries, WE are expendable pawns in the grand tragedy of exploitation. Yes, fuck that racist pig, may he suffer for the rest of his life, but this should only serve as the spark to finally start dismantling this entire greek theatre and re-write the plays that have been playing out for millennia.
Subtle reminder that the Riot Drop will kick off this Friday, with all paying comrades getting an advance link on Thursday. I have uploaded the majority of the drop to the online store and will be getting the jumpsuit up on there at some point today.
For now, I will leave you with a selection of rage and the fuckening without much comment. You know what to do.