Belarus today as tens of thousands gather in Minsk.

Emergency brake gang, where RU at?

Group of protestors dearrested their fellow human beings in #Novopolotsk #Belarus

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Yes, there's no easy tactical solution here. I think without a shield wall that holds/deterrs a rush, it seems like injuries and arrests likely will happen. One thing I wonder about is just the idea of simply not trying to "hold ground" or continue towards a cop line certain situations if there's is not a strong and organized shield wall. This wouldn't necessarily mean the grp "dispersing" or "giving up" but going in a different direction, keeping the cops moving, and perhaps the grp keeps moving while under less threat of attack, orsgnization of a shield wall/ fortified line can begin to emerge that eventually hold....

"What could have helped, overall? 1) Wide sharing of practical "be water" tactics. 2) Telegram chan w/ scouted, timely, actionable info only; 3) Pre-identified backup targets in various directions; 4) Explicit support for groups of 30-ish to autonomously swarm by different paths.

1) Combining social media memes, OTG flyers, mini-trainings before and during the gathering at park, and announcements from stage, let's more effectively share key simple ways in which "be water/be soup" can be practiced. Always, & esp. in situations w/ lots of new folk.

2) Existing public telegram chans could be widely shared OTG, encourage every affinity group to rep. Add a relatively low-traffic announcement chan funneling info from trusted scouts intentionally spanning many locations. Re: security, let's us know what the cops already know!

3) Part of planning DA actions could include possible backup targets. Nothing essential about the precinct. This allows us to experience wins, be flexible, and engage more of the city. Targets could be pre-announced, or kept in reserve, announced via telegram when needed.

4a) 30-ish people can be safe to autonomously navigate streets. If riot van arrives, can force them to dismount (don't run). Can hold them there as long as possible; takes pressure off elsewhere. Or, if quick, can outrun/outflank. "Be water" sometimes means small droplets!

4b) This allows groups of different abilities/speeds to take different roles. Encourage at least some experienced people to join each group to support morale/skill/navigation of new folk. Can be self-organized rapidly in the street, after dispersal.

These sorts of tactics could allow street experiences to be more empowering, energizing, and organizing than they already are, for newcomers. They could help us grow, even under increasing pressure. For the next 100 days.

Be water, be pressure, under steam!"

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