“There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare.
It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.” - Sun Tsu
In September of 1992, Pearl Jam celebrated their seemingly overnight success by staging a free show in Seattle's Magnusson Park, drawing a crowd of over 70,000 people. During the show, Eddie Vedder, the lead singer, embarked on a death-defying feat. He climbed the stage scaffolding with 100 feet of microphone cable trailing behind him, looped it over the top, rappelled down, and swung out over the audience.
"I was channeling something different," Eddie once reflected on his onstage escapades. "I reached that place you hear about where a mother lifts a car off her two-year-old child. It was that kind of adventure. At that point in my life, finally having the opportunity to perform for larger crowds, I genuinely felt like I had nothing to lose. I wasn't thinking about what might await me in the future. It was all about the present moment. This mindset aligned with the message we, as a group, wanted to convey to the audience at that particular time. Risking my safety to evoke such emotions became part of the performance."
These photographs captured the intense rage and fury embodied by Eddie and the band during that period. In retrospect, it was a reckless act, as his career and life could have ended tragically. The anxiety of the 70,000 fans in attendance was palpable in the air. Nevertheless, it turned out to be a glorious rock and roll moment, contributing to their long and illustrious career.
Undercover police confrontation on the tube ‼️
A very brainwashed mask-wearing passenger got triggered by our words, and shouted at us. Then an undercover police officer came out of nowhere and said we are causing a breach of peace, and told us to leave. Luckily we know the law, and he very quickly realised he picked on the wrong group of people!
Also he was out of his jurisdiction, which is why he was reluctant to show his badge, and lied about stating his name and police station - and refused to do so when asked, which is actually unlawful as he is a public servant.
Never back down, and don’t be intimidated by a job title. Police officers often do not understand law, and are easily scared off by anyone with an ounce of knowledge 😂
Our outreach march is taking place on Saturday 15th April, meeting at Marble Arch at 12pm. See you there! ❤️
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