Divine Intervention Chapter 8: What Do We Eat? Eagle Meat.
Apr 29, 2025
Cookie, a key participant in the Camden 28 raid, shares vibrant firsthand stories of the audacious plot to raid a federal courthouse. The discussion dives into the meticulous planning and rehearsals, including scaling ladders and assigning crucial roles. Cookie recounts the fearless chants of 'What do we eat? Eagle meat' during the chaotic raid, all while FBI agents closed in. Revelations about a missing raider's potential ties to the FBI add a dramatic twist. Cookie's insightful reflections highlight the daring spirit of activism in the face of oppression.
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Harrisburg Spurs Bigger, Bolder Action
- Camden activists transformed from small, homespun groups into a high-profile movement with famous supporters and big money.
- The Harrisburg trial's publicity and Hoover's tactics pushed them to plan a bold Camden raid to defend dissent for future generations.
Handyman Turned Master Planner
- Local contractor Bob Hardy reenergized the Camden crew by using tradecraft to gather access intel in hours that months of casing hadn't revealed.
- His practical tweaks convinced the group the impossible federal building break-in was doable.
Precision Over Passion
- The raid required military-style timing and practiced choreography, including eight people climbing an extension ladder in 22 seconds.
- Small procedural drills exposed how fragile large civil actions are without disciplined rehearsal.