Analysis of the Primacy of the Lumpen Proletariat in Political Organizing

The chapter critically examines the controversial notion of the lumpen proletariat as the vanguard of political movements, citing historical perspectives and challenges faced by different groups in supporting this idea. It delves into the fetishization of black prisoners as revolutionary figures, the complexities and vulnerabilities of the lumpen proletariat, and the intersection of revolutionary cells with criminal organizations. The chapter also discusses the strategic thinking of the Black Panthers in transforming the black criminal mentality into a revolutionary one and the impact of FBI programs like Coenzelpro on radical movements.