NO TO FASCISM IN LEWISTON, MAINE!

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[ozone1]

NO TO FASCISM IN LEWISTON, MAINE! By East Coast ARA

STOP THE WORLD CHURCH OF THE CREATOR, NATIONAL ALLIANCE, AND MAYOR LARRY RAYMOND! NO TO FASCISM IN LEWISTON, MAINE!

This is a call to action from East Coast Anti-Racist Action (ECARA) for all to converge on the city of Lewiston, Maine, on Saturday, January 11th, to shut down the WORLD CHURCH OF THE CREATOR's (WCOTC) speaker presentation featuring Matt Hale, the white supremacist leader of the group. This is also a mobilization against the National Alliance's (NA) racist campaigns to divide the working class of Lewiston through advocating an anti-immigrant agenda.

Furthermore, it is imperative that we do not forget the gross violation of security dealt to the Somali community in Lewiston by Mayor Larry Raymond, with his racist requests to the group, and his apathy towards burgeoning xenophobic and anti-immigrant hysteria in the city.

The WCOTC has been linked to dozens of violent hate crimes, including a shooting spree by one of its members, Benjamin Nathaniel Smith, which resulted in 2 deaths, 8 injuries, and the taking of said members life. The group's pseudo-religion preaches that biracial children have no souls, and that Jews are the spawn of Satan. The mass deportation of all nonwhites from the United States is advocated by Matt Hale's teachings, and the group uses the same eugenic theories used in nazi Germany to convey their beliefs on the supposed "superiority of the white race".

"When we come to power, we will execute all race traitors."- Matt Hale, 12/12/02 The National Alliance is currently the largest and most active neo-nazi organization in the United States, with an ever-increasing Canadian presence.

Since the group's birth a plague of dozens of violent crimes, including murders, bombings and robberies, have been linked to NA members or have been inspired by the group's propaganda, such as the Oklahoma City bombing. At the same time, the organization has experienced major membership growth, with its numbers more than doubling since 1992.

"Let's face it, to the Jews all of America is just too darn White. Too darn GENTILE. They don't feel comfy. Jews seem to think that our purpose in life is to make them feel as comfortable as possible. It isn't. Just say no to the Jews." - National Alliance Since his October 1st, 2002 letter to Lewiston's Somali community, Mayor Larry Raymond's racist sentiments have fueled prejudice and encouraged the covert campaign of racial hatred being carried out by the NA. His lack of concern for the well being of all Lewiston residents, and his inactivity in combating organized racism in the city, has resulted in a tragic manifestation of racism in Maine, which has not been seen since the massive Ku Klux Klan presence in the state during the 1920's.

"This large number of new arrivals cannot continue without negative results for all. The Somali community must exercise some discipline and reduce the stress on our limited finances and our generosity. We have been overwhelmed and have responded valiantly. Now we need breathing room. Our city is maxed-out financially, physically and emotionally." - Letter to the Somali elders from Mayor Larry Raymond The fact that fascist scum such as this believe that they can exploit the current racial tensions in Lewiston to further heir own racist agenda is disgusting. Lewiston has better concerns to deal with, without having to combat a racist Mayor Larry Raymond, Matt Hale, the NA and their parade of white supremacists marching through proclaiming their "racial purity", while casting slurs and prompting violent attacks on innocent Lewiston residents of all backgrounds.

We are calling upon all anti-fascists, those in solidarity with the struggle for the rights of immigrant communities, students, labor activists, human rights advocates, and in general, all working class people of Lewiston and abroad, to band together on January 11th, and from that day forward, in order to stop any intended racist organizing and intimidation within Lewiston, on the part of the WCOTC, NA, municipal government, and all other bigoted groups and individuals.

We ask that those who support and heed this call respect a diversity of tactics approach by any who are in attendance on the 11th. Through this method, we believe that maximum success can be reached in our goal of halting any activity by the WCOTC through promoting community self-defense with the empowerment of the people. If our range of opposition techniques will be at its highest point of diversity under an umbrella of anti-racist ideological unity, there are no limits to what we can accomplish on January 11th, or anytime else in the future.

THEY SHALL NOT PASS!

ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE IN OPPOSING THE WORLD CHURCH OF THE CREATOR, THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE AND RACIST MUNICIPAL POLICIES!

Hitler was ignored during the rise of the Third Reich. History ignored is history repeated. For more information, please contact ECARA at: eastcoastara@canada.com http://www.antiracistaction.ca/eastcoast ----------------------------------

A Call to Action in Lewiston, Maine by the Green Mountain Anarchist Collective On Saturday January 11, 2003, the WORLD CHURCH OF THE CREATOR (WCOTC) plans to rally in Lewiston, Maine- a move Matthew Hale, their leader, said will "help spread the group's message of racism throughout New England". Seeking to capitalize on racist statements made by Lewiston Mayor Laurier Raymond in regards to the recent influx of Somali refugees to the area, Hale plans to deliver a speech entitled 'White Power or Ruin'. The speech will urge residents "to make sure that the Somalis feel unwelcome", and to "drive [them] out of Lewiston!".

As the WCOTC, as well as the National Alliance, continue to piggyback off of local controversies, we must continue to stand solidly against the spread of racism and fascism in our communities. This strategy, of dividing the united force of the working class along ethnic lines, is historically used by the right wing as a means of consolidating the power of the status quo (the bosses), and has the effect of strengthening the power base of fascism. In New England, where once the right played the Irish against the Italian immigrants, and the Quebecois immigrants against both, now, in Lewiston, it uses the recent immigration of Somalis as a lever to divide the natural solidarity of the working people in this Maine town.

They tell us that immigrants are taking our jobs. But the fact remains that Maine's economy, in general, has been destroyed by plant closings, capital flight, and the loss of a manufacturing base. Lewiston, like other parts of the state, actually saw its population significantly decrease between 1990 and 2000 in part because it is really difficult to find good paying jobs. This is just one example of the relationship between capitalism and community-- the more flexibility the corporations have to move to the cheapest labor markets, the more insecure working people become in their daily lives.

The WCOTC and the National Alliance seek to exploit an artificial divide in order to gain support for their neo-nazi program. But we, the working class, know racism and fascism is antithetical to our class struggle aimed at our own emancipation as human beings. As Adolf Hitler was driven to commit suicide, and as Italian workers executed Mussolini, we intend to stand united against the threat that fascism poses to the freedom, safety, and continuing struggles of our co-workers, communities, friends, and families.

We call on the people of New England, Quebec, and beyond, who strive to eradicate such racist leeches as the WCOTC from our communities, to show unity against racism not behind closed doors-- but out in the open streets of Lewiston. For, wherever preachers of racist ideology travel to spew their garbage, they will be met face to face by the fire of working class solidarity. Wherever they try to construct racial tension, we will continue to dismantle them the only way that has proven to be effective-- up front and personally. The people of New England have no tolerance for fascism or racism, we will meet the WCOTC with steadfast opposition, and we intend to win!

Working class power, not white power.

Green Mountain Anarchist Collective (NEFAC supporter) greencollective@chek.com

* For logistical information contact GMAC via email

Endorsed by: NYC Anti-Racist Action Sargassum Collective R.O.S.A. Collective Desiderada Collective (NEFAC ... and some local anti-authoritarian groups in Maine)

[ozone1]

"the result is that THOUSANDS of clueless kumbayah types crawl out from the woodwork"

When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?

[meadsjn]

Exactly. And I have to wonder if the neo-nazi organizers aren't really just working for 'diversity first' loonies.

You're on to something there. I've seen it work like that in Colorado and Idaho. They're like two sides of the same counterfeit coin.

[metesky]

Looks like poor Mayor Raymond gonna be the punching bag on this one, what with both sides hearing things he never said.

[metesky]

Police said they will conduct random searches of attendees at both rallies and will not allow weapons, cameras or recording equipment, backpacks or bags, picket signs or face masks.

What's with that?

Sounds like they only want the "official" version.

[ozone1]

With the anarchists coming (ala Washington state) you may have a chance to get a whiff of a tear gas cloud if you go to watch the shenanigans.

Lets see, the last time I was gassed was in high school during one of our wonderful race riots when someone threw a tear gas canister into the gym as we were changing for track practice. Ah beautiful Brockton.

[metesky]

Yeah, last time I got the gas was at those great old Hampton Beach riots we used to hold every Labor Day. Even DuFarge was out in the sh!t in those days.

Forty years ago...

[jimt]

...and yet, the lawmakers are bringing in all the immigrants parasites.

I don't call them immigrants unless they're not pandering for goobermint largesse.

[OneLoyalAmerican]

Looks like Mattie Hale might be busy, Fox News just reported little Mattie was arrested in Chicago.

It seems little Mattie thinks our judicial system is icky, idited for soliciting the of murder of a Federal Judge.

[SheLion]

ATTENTION ALL!

FOX NEWS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT MATT HALE HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR TRYING TO SOLICIT THE DEATH OF A JUDGE.  STAY TUNED.

[OneLoyalAmerican]

* indicted

[JMP]

........He discredits himself far more effectively than any of his critics ever could. Let him rant. Encourage him to rant. Provide him with a huge public address system. The more people hear him rant, the fewer will have any inclination to join his sick little group.........
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My thoughts exactly. Talk about "Hate" talk.

[SheLion]

* indicted

Yes, in Chicago!

[Ohioan]

This is sad, but predictable. The Left always focuses on a few extremists on the right--if they can find them--and thereby avoid debating the real issues. The present multi-cultural pursuit in the United States is intellectually idefensible. If debated on the merits, the Left loses, and America rediscovers her roots. But if the Left finds and publicizes groups that simply want to rant slogans against it, that tends to legitimatize the Leftist ranting-sloganeers who are promoting it; and most of the American mainstream just hopes the argument will go away. If that happens, the damage will continue unabated.

My advice to the people of Maine is to ignore outsiders, of every stripe, and debate the real issues with candor and determination to preserve their heritage. (See The Leftist War On Social Cohesion.)

William Flax

[Catspaw]

Yup, Hale was busted today for soliciting the murder of the judge in the case.  This is from the Chicago Tribune:

White Supremacist arrested for soliciting judge's murder

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By MIKE ROBINSON
Associated Press Writer
Published January 8, 2003, 2:35 PM CST

Avowed white supremacist Matt Hale was arrested in Chicago by federal agents today on charges of soliciting the murder of U.S. District Court Judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow.

A member of Hale's group in 1999 went on a shooting spree that killed minorities in Illinois and Indiana.

Hale, a 31-year-old East Peoria man, was arrested by agents of the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force as he arrived in Chicago's federal courthouse for a contempt of court hearing in a lawsuit on trademark infringement.

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald scheduled a news conference later today at the courthouse to discuss the case.

A two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury charged Hale, the self-appointed head of the World Church of the Creator, with attempting between Nov. 29 and Dec. 17 to get another individual to kill Lefkow.

Lefkow has been presiding over the trademark infringement suit and on Dec. 13 issued an order requiring Hale to show cause why he should not be held in contempt.

The indictment also charged that Hale had "by force endeavored to influence, intimidate and impede" Lefkow from presiding over the lawsuit.

Hale was taken into custody as he passed through the metal detector at the north end of the lobby of the skyscraper courthouse.

Witnesses said that after the arrest a number of Hale's supporters yelled protests in the lobby. Police and agents then flooded the area.

Fitzgerald said in a statement issued by his office that "freedom of speech does not include the freedom to solicit murder."

He said the "conduct alleged in this indictment is disturbing on many levels, but particularly so because it targeted a judge, whose sworn duty is to apply the law equally and fairly to all who appear before her."

In May 2000, an Oregon-based religious organization sued Hale's group, saying it had infringed on a trademark through the use of the name "Church of the Creator."

The indictment said that Hale's World Church of the Creator has held itself out as a religious organization "dedicated to the survival, expansion and advancement of the white race."

In 1999, former church member Benjamin Nathaniel Smith went on a shooting spree that targeted minorities in Illinois and Indiana, killing two people and wounding nine before he killed himself. Killed were former Northwestern University basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong and a member of a Korean United Methodist church.

Copyright © 2003, The Associated Press

[Catspaw]

I'll post the story on Hale's indictment for soliciting the murder of the judge when they update it after Fitzgerald's press conference in Chicago.

[Tailgunner Joe]

bttt

[Arioch7]

Hey man!

I agree with your post but I would like to add one little thought of mine.

The World Church is NOT Right-Wing, far right or "ultra-right," or any other type of right(There is only right wing to us of course.)

To label racism as even fringe right wing philosophy is a device of the left. There are no "fringe" groups on the right. The World Church quite simply is NOT Conservative in any sense of the word. They may be Right Wing Euro-Type Fascists but they are not Right-Wing American COnservatives.

Conservatives try to hold on to traditions. Take a look at the Democratic Parties racial "traditions." Disgusting to say the least.

I have known about the situation in Lewiston for quite a while and it is indeed a sad turn of events that has led up to this point.

The welfare benefits should be immediately cut. The Somalis networked this movement into Maine specifically for benefits and services. It may sound paranoid but I cant help but wonder if they are trying to attain political power with such a large move. Political power on a municpal scale that is.

This is not only dishonorable, it smacks of values which are contrary to the spirit of our country itself. If they wish to live in Lewiston, they can live there like the Maine Natives they are moving in with.

The true fascists are the people FORCING Lewiston to integrate this population at the townfolks expense. I think this situation is a great deal more serious than it looks. Planned migration to overwhelm a municipality does not say good things about our "Muslim" friends.

The Somalis should be grateful that they have received refugee status and get to live in our great nation. Instead, some Fascist, I mean Liberal has indoctrinated them to seek government assistance. Good to know the Libs are actively working the Mosques. Now THATS progressive!!! :D

[SheLion]

~shiver..........

[SheLion]

The true fascists are the people FORCING Lewiston to integrate this population at the townfolks expense. I think this situation is a great deal more serious than it looks. Planned migration to overwhelm a municipality does not say good things about our "Muslim" friends.

How about we start at the beginning for the reason of this influx:

Representatives Baldacci (NOW OUR GOVERNOR) and Allen called for $100,000 in funding to enable Catholic Charities of Maine to provide needed services to Somali immigrants in Lewiston and other communities. Catholic Charities provides outreach and assistance to refugees and immigrants.

Maine has a hard time finding work and feeding their own. Yet Baldacci and Allen want an INFLUX of immigrants! What's up with this!

BALDACCI AND ALLEN SEEK FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS INFLUX OF SOMALI IMMIGRANTS

[Catspaw]

I checked the various Chicago websites & there's not much more news, except that Hale had his initial appearance before a federal judge and pled not guilty. I don't know if there was a bail hearing. He faces 30 years in jail, 20 years for the solicitation for murder, 10 years for obstruction of justice. There'll probably more tomorrow. It was covered on the 3 network news programs. The reporters and cameramen missed the arrest--it seems they turned off their cameras as Hale was going through the metal detector; just after he went through the metal detector, they busted him.