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This week historically marks the 55th anniversary of the events that would eventually become the " Chicago 7 " trial. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Democratic_National_Convention_protests Probably one of the most historic events of the 1960s counterculture era and one of the most historic court cases of all time. It's also what Abbie Hoffman & Jerry Rubin are probably most famous for. "THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING ! " ☮️✌🏻🎭👨🏼⚖️
A Tribute to Abbie Hoffman , Jerry Rubin , The 55th Anniversary of The Youth International Party , John Lennon , Peter Coyote & The Diggers and all the Anarchists & Leftists of the 1960s Counterculture era.A piece of history that is often misunderstood as " not a serious part of history ".( The following is for educational, research, historic & commentary purposes. )In the 1960s, there was a split of the Anarchist & Leftist movements. The Old Left & The New Left.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Lefthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Lefthttps://rationalwiki.org/wiki/New_LeftThen eventually there was Cultural Anarchism within The New Left as well as the Counterculture at the time .https://www.anarchistfaq.org/afaq/sectionA.html#seca36https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterculture_of_the_1960sThe Diggers used Mutual Aid, Dual Power, Libertarian Alternatives & Culture to bring about mini “ Free Societies “ in the here and now which inspired The Yippies.When it comes to The Youth International Party ( aka The Yippies ( * Abbie Hoffman & Jerry Rubin * ) not only were they able to radicalize John Lennon but perhaps The New Left itself.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_International_PartyThey were not afraid to be different & non-conform from “ The Old Left “ tradition and be rejected by MOST Anarchists & Leftists.They are great examples of “ Cultural Anarchism “ which they have used terms such as “ Cultural Revolutionaries , Revolutionary Artists , & even Groucho Marxists “.In an age of not only skepticism, cynicism, and killjoy seriousness in politics, there has been hateful & fearful panicking negative attitudes towards things from New Age Spirituality itself as well as “ IDEALISM “ to the point where it’s being called out as THE ENEMY OF THE ANARCHIST & LEFTIST MOVEMENT AND COULD START CULTURE WAR / CIVIL WAR / COLLAPSE OF THE MOVEMENT & CAUSE / etc.Such controversy was been going on in their time as well. It was the very thing such Idealist New Left Cultural Anarchists were challenging.Are they the true enemy ? Or is the root cause “ AUTHORITARIANISM “ ?Abbie Hoffman was a unique individual.The Youth International Party ( The Yippies ) welcomed those who differed from “ THE NORM “ to come join them.And as someone who’s a marginalized minority and someone who feels different from the world around me ,I STRONGLY resonate with that as an INFP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb4FYakPAQUSuch Counterculture 1960s era examples such as this showed community, a friendship family of like minded social outcasts.5 years being an Anarchist, a few years being accepted into the BreadTube community ( even though I’m grateful ) , something tells me intuitively in my heart and my soul that the 1960s did things BETTER than The Anarchist & Leftist Movement today.I see humans , but where’s the humanity ?Regardless of what anyone things , I for one find it very inspirational.Perhaps it’s too “ IDEALIST “ for some.Perhaps it’s because I’m an INFP , a minority personality type.“ We are minorities , people like us always were. “ _ John Lennon ( Rolling Stone interview 1971 )Abbie Hoffman took his life in 1989 at the age of 52 in the end. Alienated by the world he always always rebellious against with his nonconformist free spiritness ! Many seen him as clown but he was IN FACT a professional Clinical Psychologist.Only if he knew that he was not alone and HE WAS RIGHT !Happy 55th Anniversary of The Youth International Party ! YIPPIE !Related videosMy Counterculture essay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbU9raL4BsEThoughts on Anarchism , Cultural Anarchism , Philosophy & Movement ( Erica Crooks - 2022 )https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2oHcb1LjM4INFP : Different thinker, New Age Earth Angel Lightworker Empath or Autism Spectrum -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb4FYakPAQUMBTI / Myers Briggs Personality Types : A detailed introduction ( especially for cynical skeptics )https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2KRLhFPIvUPersonality Clashes, Solutions & Learning Styles : MBTI / Myers Briggs Personality Typeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vam6Ht4jN0ABreadTube / LeftTube : Politics or Entertainment ( a Satire by Erica Crooks )https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJgores4CUIIs Spirituality, Religion & Culture problematic ?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZzg9sFptesMy Video Essays playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Babs1NXmTo&list=PLJLbzpbdP5rldRJBaApMnaxZhAvDIGhyGAnd for more content from Erica CrooksCheck out : https://linktr.ee/officialericcrooksWebsites : ericacrooks.weebly.com & officialericcrooks.weebly.com#BreadTube #NewLeft #CulturalAnarchism #TheNewLeft #AbbieHoffman #JerryRubin #TheDiggers #TheYouthInternationalParty #YouthInternationalParty #Anarchist #Anarchism #Leftist #Leftism #Yippies #TheYippies #infp #infps #enfp #enfps #1960s #60s #counterculture #hippies #yippie #JohnLennon #70s #intuitive #intuition #1970s
BreadTube / LeftTube is known for Anarchist & Leftist video essayists.
It has influenced and introduced many people to Anarchism & Leftism since the mid 2010s.
Other Anarchist & Leftist content creators too from Memes to news reporters.
Many BreadTubers & LeftTubers take and even encourage a creative approach to their Video Essay BreadTube / LeftTube videos.
As we enter the 2020s and beyond, could BreadTube / LeftTube expand to different expressions of Cultural Anarchism & Leftism but perhaps use internet technology to help the Anarchist / Leftist movement further.
In the era where Internet Capitalism censorship becomes worse, many turn to Social Media alternatives like the Fediverse. Perhaps with the many possibilities of internet technology, especially Anarchists & Leftists having internet platforms of their own, could help the movement where Libertarian Alternatives , Mutual Aid, Dual Power & Direct Action possibilities in cyberspace are endless both online and offline.
Also a look back at the Counterculture of the late 1960s / early 1970s where there was cultural attempts at an Anarchist / Leftist / Free Society in the here and now back then, could such inspirational ideas be revived in the age of internet technology ? As well as artistic, creative and cultural approaches to Anarchism & Leftism which education isn't always required but could still influence as part of it's cultural strategy and praxis.
