TrueAnon Episode 396: Lawyers, Guns, and Tummies: Tribal Thumb Pt. 4
Jul 29, 2024
Left in the Bay, a collective known for engaging social commentary, joins to unravel the chaos of the People's Food System and Tribal Thumb’s impact. The conversation dives into the quirky history of a restaurant turned leftist hub, exploring its ties to punk culture. They question the true nature of the Wellspring group, examining its commune-like facade and potential criminal links. The dual identity of Tribal Thumb is also scrutinized, contrasting its revolutionary ideals with a harsh reality of romanticized violence and lack of clear political direction.
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Tribal Thumb's Restaurant Takeover
- Tribal Thumb took over a restaurant called Communion by buying it for less than $20,000.
- They persuaded the old owner with their Wilhelm Reich sex philosophy, promising orgy-like experiences.
Organizing and Crime Mix
- Tribal Thumb targeted People's Food System because it was fertile ground for organizing.
- They ran businesses like Wellspring's Communion as collectives but funneled money back to leaders, mixing activism with criminal enterprise.
Crime Over Revolution
- Many 1970s revolutionary groups blurred the line between political activism and criminality, often focusing on crime over politics.
- Tribal Thumb's bank robberies were more about funding crime than revolution.