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The Effectiveness of "Being Water" in Protests
33:06 - 38:31 (05:25)
The concept of "being water" refers to a decentralized and fluid approach to protesting, which can be more effective than traditional forms of protest when dealing with police conflict. This tactic was popularized during the protests in Portland and has been embraced by protesters across the country.
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33:06 - 34:25 (01:19)
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ChapterThe Effectiveness of "Being Water" in Protests
EpisodeEpisode 5: Uprising: A Guide From Portland: The Fed War: Part 1
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Learn about the "Be like water" tactic used during the Hong Kong uprising and how it was repurposed in Portland during their protests.
34:25 - 35:28 (01:03)
Summary
Learn about the "Be like water" tactic used during the Hong Kong uprising and how it was repurposed in Portland during their protests. This tactic emphasizes adjusting to the environment rather than resisting it to evade the police.
ChapterThe Effectiveness of "Being Water" in Protests
EpisodeEpisode 5: Uprising: A Guide From Portland: The Fed War: Part 1
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The "Becoming Water" tactic in Portland was embraced by people who got tired of being physically attacked during protests and realized direct confrontation with the highly militarized police force was not the right tactical decision.
35:28 - 38:31 (03:03)
Summary
The "Becoming Water" tactic in Portland was embraced by people who got tired of being physically attacked during protests and realized direct confrontation with the highly militarized police force was not the right tactical decision. It allows for more decentralization of the movement and flexibility in how protests are carried out.