Revolutionary Greetings!
September the 11th, 2010 marks both the anniversary of the 1973 CIA lead coup in Chile that ousted democratically elected president Salvadore Allende as well as the 2001 “terrorist” attacks that took place in the “united” $nake$ of ameriKKKa as a backlash to decades of imperialist plunder and oppression.
What a more fitting day to found a new type of group with an anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, internationalist proletarian, peasant and 3rd world view. On this day we are reminded of the brave fallen and oppressed who continue the fight against Imperialism. We pledge ourselves with the task of ideological and political struggle within the heartland of imperialism on their behalf; and at the same time recognize that there is no revolutionary base for militant class struggle in the 1st World at this time.
Within the current epoch>, we recognize there is no proletariat in the 1st world, and thus no revolutionary class, with the exception of some First Nations who are fighting for sovereignty and dignity on their lands which have been settled on.
We are the John Browns and Norman Bethunes of our world. We are nation-traitors; we oppose our own oppressor nation as well as all others. We are internationalists, we feel that we must be class and nation traitors, and advocate for the liberation of our 3rd world comrades from the vile imperialist clutches of the 1st world Bourgeoisie and "Working Class."
This is why we chose our name “3rd World 1st!” to show we are putting the billions of oppressed people’s needs over that of a minority net exploiters. We feel this is the only way to move forward, by putting above all else anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, national liberation and proletarian struggles.
On this occasion, we also chose Norman Bethune to be our symbol. We will often use the slogan “Bethune’s Example” to indicate the type of selflessness we feel is needed in our comrade’s political work.
Dr. Norman Bethune was a communist who hailed from klanada, and though he could have lived a comfortable life as a professional he instead volunteered for the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion or Mac-Paps; and selflessly fought on the side of the Spanish Republic against fascism. Like the true comrade he was; after fighting in Spain he went to China to help aid against Japanese imperialism; refusing to fight with the nationalist KMT he insisted on fighting with the communist PLA; and died on the frontlines while trying to save the lives of others.
While we do not advocate 1st world comrades taking a revolutionary adventurist approach at this time (Bethune was in a different time and situation!) his example of bravery, self-sacrifice and selflessness is what we hold in regard.
With that said, 3rd World 1st! or 3W1 plans to hit the ground running this fall in Toronto. 1st worlders and labour aristocrats can look forward to being called out on their pigdom as they chow down at the trough. Fascists, racists, bigots and kkkanadian nationalists will be called out, booed and jeered. Fakes will be ideologically dismantled!
We call on all revolutionaries and anti-imperialists to read the programme of RAIM, and if you have solidarity with us to support us and join us in the struggle against 1st world opportunism!
Death to the 1st world!
The revolutionary sun rises in the east!
Long Live the Victory of People’s War!
Red Salute,
3rd World 1st (3W1)
Program of 3rd World 1st! (Revolutionary Anti-Imperialist Movement)
We want to smash this world and build a new one. Today, the median global wage stands around $2.50 an hour. Over 1 billion people face chronic hunger and a child dies every five seconds of starvation. This same situation is killing the planet at an unprecedented rate. Meanwhile, a global minority lives in comfort, unconcerned with their effect on the world. We aim to change this.
We understand that there is a causal relationship between wealth on one hand and poverty on the other. On a global level, the First World is rich because it exploits the impoverished majority, the Third World. This global divide, called imperialism, is the principal feature of the world today.
We side with the Third World masses and support their struggles for liberation. Exploiters are not going to hand over freedom to those they exploit. Only through struggle can the oppressed free themselves. We support the right of resistance- and revolution- for oppressed peoples against their oppressors. We support unity of the Third World masses against imperialism.
We reject First Worldism: politics which panders to or assumes that First Worlders are a social base for revolution. The “masses” of the First World are a global minority: a petty-exploiter class which regularly supports the imperialist system from which it benefits. Global revolution demands a just and egalitarian distribution of the world’s resources and wealth. Thus, over the course of global revolution, First Worlders will receive less, not more.
We are John Browns, staunch First World allies of the Third World. We are few and far between and behind enemy lines; there is little direct effect we can have. We consider our circumstances and focus on areas where we can effectively contribute to the revolutionary struggle.
We openly represent revolutionary anti-imperialism and work to build public opinion for Third World liberation struggles. We interject revolutionary, anti-imperialist politics into political arenas such as speaking events and protests; contribute to publishing and distributing revolutionary literature such as the RAIM Global Digest; and conduct group education through study collectives, practical tasks and informal discussion. We seek out and educate those who can be won over to consistent anti-imperialist politics.
We encourage direct participation and involvement, promote personal development and push people to become more valuable to the larger, global revolutionary movement. In part, 3W1 (RAIM) is a ‘university of revolution.’ Through direct involvement with 3W1 (RAIM), we encourage people to become more proficient both politically and technically. A large part of 3W1 (RAIM)’s purpose is to make individuals more of an asset to the Third World majority.
We encourage Third World-oriented, revolutionary political work. Though 3W1 (RAIM) fills a roll by providing a public presence for and entry-level work into revolutionary politics, it is not the end-all-be-all of revolutionary political work. We encourage and support revolutionary, Third World-oriented politics being applied as part of different types of projects and efforts.
Adopted by 3rd World 1st, September 11, 2010.
3W1 FAQ
- “What are you”?
A loosely organized group of dedicated activists, agitators, and intellectuals which openly supports of the movement of Third World peoples against imperialism.
- “What you want?”
A utopian society. We want a world free from oppression of groups by groups and people by people. We want a world without imperialism, capitalism, patriarchy, national oppression, youth oppression or the state. We want a world based on egalitarianism and mutuality.
- “Why are you so focused on anti-imperialism?”
People live off of three dollars a day, not because they are workers, women or children, but because they were born into the Third World. In reality, the affluence of the First World and steep poverty of the Third are directly causative of one another. This divide between the First and Third World is the principal feature of the world today and the destruction of imperialism is the first step towards a global mutualistic society.
- “So what then?”
Continuous revolution. We believe revolution is a never-ending process involving the masses of people against all forms of oppression, both current and those which may yet arise. Overthrowing imperialism is simply the primary task of revolution today.
- “What exactly do you do?”
We represent anti-imperialism. We rally against oppressors (Newmont Mining, Madeline Albright, the Kolumbus Day Parade, the Minutemen, and Zionist state officials to name a few); we maintain a blog where we report news and analysis as well as upcoming and past events; we research, produce and distribute anti-imperialist videos and literature as such the RAIM Global Digest; we interject an anti-imperialist line into political events; we conduct solidarity work for various national liberation movements and Third World people’s struggles; we conduct educational workshops; do informal discussion-based education and outreach and as individuals contribute to other Third World oriented revolutionary projects.
- “Noone will ever support you!”
Who cares! We are out to represent anti-imperialism, not organize reactionary exploiters. 3W1 is a politically sophisticated and versatile network. Our goal is to build broad, global support for Third World liberation struggles, even if they vast majority of First Worlders don’t like it.
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Join us
3rd World 1st! is not for everyone. It requires dedication and political consistency. Read this over and see if you qualify.
The first step is freeing yourself from the intellectual atrophy encouraged by the First World. Read materials already made available by the Revolutionary Anti-Imperialist Movement, most notably the RAIM Global Digest and pamphlets by RAIM-Denver. Find some of the books from our Recommended Reading list. Also, read over and think about RAIM’s Program.
Once you agree with and are excited about our political line, start doing something about it. Even if you are isolated, you can still contribute. Take the initiative and start a local cell. Distribute the RAIM Global Digest and anti-imperialist posters at infoshops and bookstores, trendy/geeky coffee shops and on school bulletin boards. Talk to your friends. Represent anti-imperialist politics against stagnant First Worldism at book signings, school-sponsored political events and protests.
Start a blog or website or give us an email to let us know about your work. Also, start producing anti-imperialist material on your own. Writing, graphic design and video production are all great places to start. By producing your own material, you add to RAIM’s body of work, making it a more resourceful and influential organization. Most importantly, you strengthen your own political and technical capacity. We are here to offer feedback.
Working as a functioning RAIM cell, even as an individual, increases your chances of hooking up with other anti-imperialists in your area. Recruit locally within politically active circles while consistently representing anti-imperialism. Consider how to represent anti-imperialism and recruit informally through one-on-one and group discussion. Once you have a cell of two more more people, work together to make decisions, carry out plans and actions, craft RAIM materials, represent anti-imperialism and bring potential anti-imperialists into RAIM to play a decision-making or supporting role.
Use RAIM to your advantage. By operating as part of a local unit, backed up by RAIM-Denver and a network of other RAIMs, you are placed at an advantage when dealing with and working amongst the much larger but scattered “left.” Likewise, as RAIM grows and brings in more active members and supporters, so too will our ability to project worldwide, building public opinion for Third World people’s struggles against imperialism.
Finally, there are many people who support our cause and and the work we do, but for whatever reason are not able to work as RAIM on an active or support basis. In this case we encourage a monetary contribution. Cash and money order are preferred, but check and paypal are also welcome. Financial contributions will stay within RAIM and help us carry out our various tasks and projects.
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Contact
3rd World 1st! can be contacted via e-mail: thirdworld1st@gmail.com
(note: This is our only contact mail. Anyone else claiming to be us might be fibbing!)
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