The Extinction Rebels have a noble cause. What they don’t need now is tactical stupidity Catherine Bennett
over 4 years in The guardian
Climbing on tube trains to stop people going to work is not the best way to attract new recruits
Considering its rapid expansion, formal commitment to causing chaos and decentralised approach to mobilising, Extinction Rebellion has been, certainly until last week’s underground setback, a triumph of non-violent direct action.
Polls have suggested impressive levels of support from non-protesters. As for the rebels, name-calling, including by the prime minister, dredging up a 90s term from his insult back-catalogue, only underlined their organisational flair. These same “uncooperative crusties” have persuaded a previous parliament to declare a climate emergency, changed the national conversation and initiated policy change. Continue reading...
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