NYC Anonymous: A Look Back on the Year 2008

MUCH better quality video available on Vimeo:
http://www.vimeo.com/2677099

This video is a tribute to everyone in New York City who took it upon himself or herself to stand up against the greedy, selfish, amoral, authoritarian nature of the "Church" of $cientology during the past year. You guys are the most fucking epic. Never forget.

Music: "Retreat! Retreat!" by 65daysofstatic

For more information on Anonymous' protests and activities in New York City, visit:
www.NYCAnon.org

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• 2008

[zambimaru]

You guys rock. Keep it up NY Anons.

[ErikaBauman]

Oh I know it would've been bad to facefag him at the time.. Can you believe it, it was the first day Mike found out they knew his name? And we haven't cared since.

Also, hate to be even moar moralfaggy but watching it made me a little teary eyed. I can only hope other cities have enjoyed the year (though turbulent it was now and again) as much as we did.

[reverandrav]

I see Anon getting to the point that they cant go out and protest because of all the people they have pissed off. It will get to the point that if anyone sees anyone in those masks protesting they will be attacked. I personally am one of them. Lemme see one of them popping up in My area. I dare you.

[AnonNation]

"I just don't party with signs that say 'Honk if you hate (the religion) on it.'"

Do you see any Anons in this video doing that? We don't do that in this neck of the woods, either. What are you complaining about?

"and then dance around like a moron with a guy fawkes mask on"

What's wrong with dancing around like a moron with a Guy Fawkes mask on? Are you trying to emulate one of those fundamentalist Baptists from the hit movie "Footloose" starring Kevin Bacon?

[ShaySpirit75]

naaa see I have fun in the real world with friends and family, I go out, I party, I just don't party with signs that say "Honk if you hate (the religion) on it" and then dance around like a moron with a guy fawkes mask on, or my favourite is when they wear a bandana across their face, that's a classic, seen other such groups wear a bandana, HAIL XENU!

[AnonNation]

If that's the conclusion you reach, then we must also conclude that Anonymous has more fun than $cientologists who would prefer to gripe on YouTube.

[ShaySpirit75]

looks like one big party, so from what can be seen they are there to play dress-up and party. yup Kids.

[bulldogger]

Thanks for the response, and good luck with your cause.

[AnonNation]

For one, our focus is on human rights abuses that have become Co$ policy (disconnection, fair game, mandatory abortions in the Sea Org, et. al.), NOT people joining the organization as you brazenly declared when you first came here.

If someone want to become Scientologist, that's none of my business. But I DO worry about the possibility of new recruits finding themselves entrapped by the cult's morally questionable policies, especially when they're not advertised to them when they sign up.

[bulldogger]

Why don't you tell me your goals instead of offering value and general statements ? I'll listen, you have my ears(eyes) so it's up to you now....

[bulldogger]

You comparing Scientology to AIDS and Genocide is beyond stupid, and if you want to get into a debate about logic I'm more then up to it, I'll start off by telling you awareness about Genocide won't do anything unless you understand the situation in all it's complexity and are willing to pick up a gun for the innocent and oppressed, your not going to change shit in Africa by protesting in America.

[AnonNation]

AIDS awareness movements are pointless. If people want to contract a fatal disease, that's their business.

Darfur awareness movements are pointless. If people want to commit acts of genocide, that's their business.

If afraid I find your logic to be deeply flawed and stupid.