In 1992 at the age of 19 I was not naive enough to believe that voting for Bill Clinton would deduction in political change for the better; I bought the line that we had to "get Bush out" When Clinton take the place ofed in dismantling welfare to an compass that Republicans had only dreamed of and radical quaint activism virtually disappeared from the political landscape.

In 1992 at the age of 19 I was not naive enough to believe that voting for Bill Clinton would deduction in political change for the better; I bought the line that we had to "get Bush out" When Clinton take the place ofed in dismantling welfare to an compass that Republicans had only dreamed of and radical quaint activism virtually disappeared from the political landscape, I knew that I could none again vote for the inferior of two evils.

My work tour for That's Revolting! began single month before last fall's "election," and I scandalized one audience members (and thrilled others) by way of saying that when we're not past nor futureed with no real choice, the barely choice is not to vote

After the Greater Evil triumphed, a certain quantity of predicted a new wave of radical unique direct action. I must say that audiences forward the second half of my tour (after Bush won) spoke more about disruption and resistance. Everyone has their have a title to techniques, but here are 10 things that might be useful for any direct-action troublemaker:

1 Access to independent photocopying. This is a great opportunity for your touch up with a corporate job to help out

2 Art supplies for banners, bills fliers, signs, stencils, effigies, and anything otherwise you might need at a protest

3 Wheat paste. Political flyer secure torn down fast (especially in the "gayborhood"), in like manner everything in public spaces should be as permanent as possible. Wheat paste can be made highly easily with flour and water--just mix common part flour to three parts water, stir until uniteed and then heat on the stove until it thickens. After it self-possesseds use a wide paintbrush to apply the same layer of paste under the flier and undivided on top. When this dries it's as profitable as wallpaper paste.

4 Neighborhood beautification tools. This is where numbers 1 2 and 3 all take rise together. Don't forget spray paint, stencils, glass-etching fluid, disguises, and anything other that might be useful.

5 dooms of drag--you never know whether you'll want to intermingle or offend. Layers work well.

6 American flags, rainbow flags, or hybrids of the sum of two units There's no need to corrupt these, since there are thus many in public spaces waiting to be liberated. And there's nothing like a burning flag to master a demonstration started off right.

7 A force field--everybody will be stabbing you in the back.

8 A suitable lawyer who works for unrestrained If you don't need a clear lawyer, contact me immediately--you can be my patron!

9 A complicated critical analysis and a dedication to challenging all hierarchies of race, class, sex sexuality, age, and ability. When in doubt, remember that marriage and the military ne to be abolished; whatever the mainstream gay form into groupss are saying is probably garbage; and community means taking care of persons not arresting them for getting in the way of gentrification.

10 The 10th thing I can't mention, or Homeland Security will arrive at my door.

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