Category Archives: Activism

ZIONIST! Watch

Posted on January 17, 2009 by The Bristol Blogger

An interesting new tactic appears courtesy of the anti-ZIONIST! lunatic fringe here in Bristol … Witch hunting! The idea seems to be that you photograph random people disagreeing with you in the street; post the photo on Bristol Indymedia; label … Continue reading →

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ZIONIST! watch

Posted on January 15, 2009 by The Bristol Blogger

An occasional series highlighting the ludicrous uses of the term ZIONIST! locally. <spooky music>The tentacles of the global Jewish Zionist conspiracy stretch further than you ever thought comrades. The Jewish Zionist menace is not only serving low fat lattes behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Bristol, Bristol Indymedia, Conspiracy theories, Lib Dems, Local government, Middle East, Politics, The British Left | Tagged , | There are 10 comments

Palestwhine #1: not just protest, M&S protest

Posted on January 11, 2009 by The Bristol Blogger

Some activists in Bristol – appalled by Israeli actions in Gaza and possibly spurred on by oaf Galloway urging protesters to “shut down Israel’s shops” – yesterday took their protest to Jewish-owned retailer Marks & Spencer in Broadmead, writes Bristol … Continue reading →

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Kate Pollard

Posted on January 8, 2009 by The Bristol Blogger

Sad news arrives that Totterdown community activist/whirlwind Kate Pollard died in hospital in Sydney on January 2nd after a long fight against cancer. Kate died with her family in Australia, which is where she wanted to be. Kate will be … Continue reading →

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The X-Factor, city council style

Posted on October 21, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Alas, we must report that despite mystery parks Manager “Mr X” being drafted in to deal with Vowlsie’s now legendary complaint to the council, there’s no sign of the answers he was promised by this evening. Even the involvement of … Continue reading →

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Save Grove Wood!

Posted on October 16, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

We Love Trees from the ‘Destruction of Grove Wood’ group forwards the following report and advice from Tuesday’s Full Council Meeting: Until the webcast appears, people can read the public statements here: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/item/committeecontent/?ref=ta&code=ta000&year=2008&month=10&day=14&hour=18&minute=00 The offer of a meeting between local … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Bristol, Developments, Environment, Frome Vale/Fishponds, Local government, Politics | Tagged | There are 39 comments

They don't know what they're doing! Pt. 2

Posted on October 15, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

“Asked by Mrs Janke if he could explain how the sale of the park affected the Area Green Space plan, Mr Bees’ answer was: “The area is well served by green space.” Bristol Evening Post, October 15 2008 Bristol’s new … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Bristol, Bristol Evening Post, Developments, Easton, Environment, Labour Party, Local government, Merchant Venturers, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | There is 1 comment

Olympic balls

Posted on August 18, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Apparently the Olympics are on. So to fulfill my blogging contractual obligations I’m doing a post on it. Comrade Bone already seems to have produced the quote of the fortnight: I absolutely refuse to cheer on anyone called PIPPA – … Continue reading →

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Plug: Recycle Your Unwanted Stuff!

Posted on May 13, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Bristol Indymedia is pleased to announce the launch of our Indycycle service. Indycycle is a way of people re-cycling things they no longer need to people who may have a use for it. It is similar to the ideas of … Continue reading →

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Plug.

Posted on April 11, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Stop the Gentrification of Central Bristol By Roger BRHG Saturday 12th April: Protest Against Gentrification of Central Bristol 11.00am Albany Green, St. Pauls and 2.00pm Broadmead (Centre) Bristol is undergoing massive attacks on our free spaces and culture by property … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Banksy, Bristol, Developments, Politics, Privatisation, St Pauls, Stokes Croft | Tagged , | There are 4 comments