"We're here, we're queer, get used to it!"
Channel: Tantra Movement
Date: 2011-06-21

Queer Canal Pride -- Xtra Dry -- Direct Action Sunday, June 19, 2011
 online: queeristan2011.wordpress.com
Welcome to the Queer Canal Pride -- Xtra Dry!!

"We're here, we're queer, get used to it!"

home made boats for Sunday's public action!

But wait, it seems power has gotten very used to queers, as it's hijacking our bodies to push their own nationalist, corporatist and racist agendas. We should not politely ask for this to stop with a demo, we need more than just a collective opinion. We need boats and glitter! Direct action! But it is naive to think we can stage a "confrontation" when Nike-endorsed flash mobs use the exact same methods...

So we're not marching because we are queer, but because marching should be queer. Let's do something unexpected. Using what we learn at the Queeristan workshop on direct action, we will take to the streets on Sunday. We will float, row, and swim through Amsterdam, passing through the "gay street" and Rembrandtplein with our extra dry & shameless canal boats.

We'll auction out boats, selling them off to the highest bidder, among them of course ING, Unilever and Shell, making sure groups that don't have capital keep on swimming.

With corporate and military sponsorship, each boat will display a gender identity we're encouraged to celebrate as identities -- but nothing more. So, bring loads of cash, because this will be a very expensive and exclusive pride. If you can't pay up -- too bad. You'll just have to swim. Our boat-police will provide special swimming lessons for all those who do not know how to swim on dry land.

Join our canal pride and feel special!
Assembly to prepare for the March  @ 14:15
Queeristan 2011 Takes To The Streets  @ 14:30 -- 16:30
FAQ:

Q: May I wear my swim gear?
A: Hells fucken yes!!

Q: How about business suits?
A: Yes yes yes

Q: How much does this really cost?
A: 1,000,000,000,000 clown dollars

Q: Can I help build the boats?
A: Absolutely, on Saturday, there will be a workshop that will give you the opportunity to work on this, please join! Additionally, you will be able to use the Art Expressions space to continue decorating the boats and signs if you are unable to attend the unpredictable bodies workshop.

Welcome to the Queer Canal Pride -- Xtra Dry!!

"We're here, we're queer, get used to it!"

home made boats for Sunday's public action!

But wait, it seems power has gotten very used to queers, as it's hijacking our bodies to push their own nationalist, corporatist and racist agendas. We should not politely ask for this to stop with a demo, we need more than just a collective opinion. We need boats and glitter! Direct action! But it is naive to think we can stage a "confrontation" when Nike-endorsed flash mobs use the exact same methods...

So we're not marching because we are queer, but because marching should be queer. Let's do something unexpected. Using what we learn at the Queeristan workshop on direct action, we will take to the streets on Sunday. We will float, row, and swim through Amsterdam, passing through the "gay street" and Rembrandtplein with our extra dry & shameless canal boats.

We'll auction out boats, selling them off to the highest bidder, among them of course ING, Unilever and Shell, making sure groups that don't have capital keep on swimming.

With corporate and military sponsorship, each boat will display a gender identity we're encouraged to celebrate as identities -- but nothing more. So, bring loads of cash, because this will be a very expensive and exclusive pride. If you can't pay up -- too bad. You'll just have to swim. Our boat-police will provide special swimming lessons for all those who do not know how to swim on dry land.

Join our canal pride and feel special!