>Wouldn't it make more sense to support and collaborate with those people in
>Austria who are against Haider and what he represents, rather than boycott
>and isolate everything in Austria just because it's in Austria? Unless, of
>course, one is prepared to, and has the means to, help all the "right
>thinking" Austrians leave the country, settle in a fascism-free environment,
>and productively continue their lives. It seems to me that in the noted
>absence of "fascism-free environments", a better trick would be to strive
>for a mutual strengthening of resources between those who are against
>fascism,
>irrespective of where they have the misfortune of living.
>
>
>-m
We are part of a global system of artists connected via the wires. Because
of our global connections, complex political/artistic actions can be
coordinated with a high degree of sophistication. Networked artists can
respond to Robert Fleck's evaluation and broadcast for a relatively simple
concept of art boycott of Austria. But, Malgosia has a good point, the
actions of networked artists can include a much wider range of significant
helpful actions such as; helping artists who need to leave Austria; helping
Austrian artists be more effective and safe in their country to make their
statements in the most effective ways for distribution inside and outside
of Austria. The border of Austria does not exist on the Internet and
unfiltered art can be distributed via knowledgeable artists on this list
throughout networked art communities. With communication there is hope,
support, and intelligent flexibility. We have the means to move art
/information around and through political regimes. Fleck's call to action
is an opportunity to creatively collaborate to make sure that Nazi
communication and propoganda techniques, well proven to be powerful tools
of repression, are responded to by a world of online artists who are
committed to artistic freedom of all artists.
hopefully,
honoria
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