I did my third mutual aid table today. This time, instead of setting up in the park, I set-up on the court square at the center of town under a nice shade tree. I gave away half of my clothes and talked to 5 folks. One of them didn't want any clothes. She was curious and has extra clothing in storage that she plans to bring to me.
Of the 4 folks that I had a full conversation with all of them unreservedly expressed anti-capitalist and anti-government sentiment. They took the anti-capitalist and anarchist literature I offered. I got ZERO pushback upon mentioning that I was an anarchist and socialist. This is rural, small-town #Missouri. But these folks that are stopping to talk are also working class folks.
I'm more convinced than ever that rural areas, poor and working class, deserve the attention of anarchist organizers. We can't ignore the #workingclass of #rural middle America. This should be a hot bed of #radical organizing.
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