[Marky]

I was strolling around a bit in older pre-Marky threads, and I read something about Steal This Book by Abbie Hoffman. I never heard of it.

So, can aynone give a good review of it?

Or more specific, J m HofMarN, can you give a good review of it?

Edit: Searching at Amazon.com, I found the first few pages Steal This Book

This post has been edited by Marky: 13 April 2005 - 07:31 AM

[SimeSublime]

JM linked to the entire book, so I copied that link here for your convenience:
http://tenant.net/Co...teal/steal.html

[Marky]

Ah thanx, SimeSublime, that is apreaciated a lot!

[SimeSublime]

Thank JM, it was his link. I just stole it

[J m HofMarN]

It's my pleasure, Abby would want people to be able to read his book for free, as insinuated by the title. Enjoy!

[Cynic The Hedgehog]

I've read a downloaded copy of this book, and it's certainly an interesting read. Somewhat dated now, it comes from the Yippie movement of the 70s (I think it's the 70s) and is basically a guide to living without spending any money, with tips on cheap cookery, stealing stuff, places you can live for free, setting up pirate radio and television stations, and so on. There's plenty of addresses, America-specific and no longer applicable, most likely, of places that can be helpful.
Worth reading, though actually carrying out the instructions would probably get you arrested.

[J m HofMarN]

The marijuana stuff still works, as do many of the tricks for free food and furniture. I've done stuff thats described in the book actually.

[Rhubarb]

I haven't, but I plan to as soon as I find a partner in crime.

[floppydisk]

Yahtzee?

[Rhubarb]

He's not too big on illegal activities.

[floppydisk]

Well, I would help, but seeing as I live in Florida...

[J m HofMarN]

Just start small. Go buy a soda at a local fast food joint, preferably on a day they're busy. Exit the restaurant and keep the cup and go in there later and refill it. If someone says something tell them you got it at the drive through and it wasnt all the way full. You can procure packets of ketchup and other thingsto bolster your case that you are a paying customer (do this anyways, it saves you money buying ketchup and mustard and the stuff keeps for a long time) If somehow they notice, and any of the underpaid wage slaves call you on it, just say you left your money in the car and walk out. Then yell "DRIVE, DRIVE MOTHERFUCKER!" In your accomplices ear.

I've done this before and that escape method works. I've only been called on it once but luckily I was out of town. Do your practice in restaurants you dont often go to. Once you complete this task young padawan I shall instruct you in another.

This post has been edited by J m HofMarN: 30 April 2005 - 11:19 PM