RESURRECT BLANQUISM
RESURRECT BLANQUISM
RESURRECT BLANQUISM
YOU CANNOT HAVE REVOLUTION IN THE OPEN
YOU WILL JUST GET DRONE STRIKED
THE FACIAL RECOGNITION CAMERAS WILL GET YOU
The resurrection of Blanquism is not just a nostalgic nod to a bygone era, but a necessary response to the changing nature of power and control in the 21st century. As we've seen time and time again, attempts at open, public revolution are met with swift and brutal suppression by the state. The days of mass protests and demonstrations, once a hallmark of revolutionary movements, are now met with riot police, tear gas, and surveillance drones. The authorities have become increasingly adept at identifying and targeting key organizers and leaders, using advanced technologies like facial recognition software to track and disrupt dissent.
This is why Blanquism's emphasis on secrecy and clandestine organization is more relevant than ever. Blanqui's own experiences with underground revolutionary activity, including his involvement in several conspiracies and insurrections, demonstrate the importance of the importance of operating outside of the public eye. In an era where social media and online activity are constantly monitored and surveilled, the need for secrecy and encryption has become paramount. By adopting a more clandestine approach, revolutionaries can avoid the pitfalls of open, public organizing and create a more sustainable and resilient movement.
The threat of drone strikes and other forms of high-tech repression is a stark reminder of the dangers of open revolution. In countries like Yemen, Pakistan, and Syria, drone strikes have become a ubiquitous feature of modern warfare, often targeting individuals and groups with little regard for civilian casualties. The same technology that allows for precision strikes also enables the state to identify and track individuals with ease, making it increasingly difficult to organize openly. Blanquism's emphasis on secrecy and clandestine activity offers a way to evade this kind of surveillance and repression, allowing revolutionaries to operate outside of the state's line of sight.
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