Wisconsin Protests and Anarchists

[Victus Mortuum]

I went up to Madison last weekend and was interested in the presence of various socialist groups: from ISO to Bob Avakian-ites. But I noticed a clear lack of any apparent anarchist presence. Any particular reason why this is? This question is mostly directed at those who identify particularly with the anarchist branch of socialism.

I was glad to see marxist organizations were there inspiring people with socialist ideas, but why no anarchists?

Also, separate but related:

Why doesn't the IWW self-identify as a syndicalist anarchist organization?

[wunderbar]

Why doesn't the IWW self-identify as a syndicalist anarchist organization?

Because the IWW is an industrial union, not a political group. It's easier and more effective to unite the working class within a union rather than a political organization which may have a more narrow set of ideals.

[bcbm]

the madison infoshop was in the capitol almost every day during the initial 'occupation' with your usual radical left and insurrecto zine selection. saw a black flag tonight and some anarchists may have been involved in getting people into the capitol. there's really not that many anarchists in madison. personally i don't see much utility in acting in the struggle as anarchists/communists/socialists but prefer to act as a worker who also happens to be whatever. i think others feel similarly.

might be an "ask an anarchist" project starting soon though:unsure:

some fliers that have been going around:

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/6909/crisiso.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5228/fuckdems.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/3414/respondinkind.jpg

there have been others when i get batteries for my digital camera i'll upload them

[Dimmu]

I would certainly be there if would be in the USA.