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Published - Saturday, July 19, 2008

Anarchists meet in Wisconsin, prep for conventions

WALDO, Wis. (AP) — About 150 anarchists from the United States and Canada are in Wisconsin this week training for demonstrations at the Democratic and Republican conventions.

The anarchists are attending four days of workshops in Waldo in Sheboygan County. Some of the workshops focus on strategies for the upcoming conventions.

The sessions are organized by the CrimethInc. Ex-Workers' Collective, an underground group that has published anarchist texts such as "Recipes for Disaster: An Anarchist Cookbook."

CrimethInc. rejects government, capitalism and conformity.

Media liaison Pinkerton Xyloma would not say why the anarchists are meeting in Wisconsin but said they have no interest in violence or terrorism.

Waldo Village President Mike Hintz said the group is meeting on private land and has caused no problems.

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