As promised, we've got some interviews to supplement those photos of Greek rioters we unveiled yesterday. They were conducted by a man who wants to be called Freddie F. That's all we really know about him. And before you start feeling all loudmouthy and reflexively click that little comment button without thinking, let's clarify a few points like the silky butter a handsomely unibrowed Greek grandmother brushes on phyllo that's about to be neatly layered in a delicious baklava that you're thinking about eating right now because we just brought it up…First of all, it's not a great idea to have your picture taken if your recent hobbies include pouring gasoline on cops and trying to burn them to death. That's why there are no candid portraits of the interviewees. As a consolation we've sprinkled some "bonus" photos throughout, b-roll if you will.Secondly, anyone in this miscreant/rioter/criminal gray zone might find it prudent to give short answers to questions or, better yet, stay mum altogether. Following that logic we instructed Freddie to keep things very simple because we thought they wouldn't even burp in his direction, let alone enumerate personal philosophies. If you want a different type of coverage, go nuts. It's the internet. This is a pretty good route to head down. Or you can try this one here.Next up: The citizenry of Greece is in a bad way, and it's not just one group or faction. Truth be told, those kinds of labels don't even matter at this point. Parents, kids, teachers, nihilists, stoners, business owners, lunatics, visionaries, pets, anarchists, and grandpas are all equally furious and disgusted.Finally, no one knows what the fuck is wrong anymore. The only things they can all agree on is that Greece's government is rotten and the Euro screwed them. Their reasonings for malcontent are both rudimentary and convoluted at the same time—stink waves wafting off the festering turd that is the global mindset. What we're providing is just a whiff.Antonis (37)Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Antonis: Twenty years.How are these protests organized?
We decide if we are going to do something by unanimous vote. We have to vote because here, in Athens, there's a constant battle with authority. There is a war between the anarchists and the authorities on a daily basis.How do you fight them?
Open confrontation, guerilla war, hit and run.What are the cops doing to resolve this conflict?
Absolutely nothing… except they give us heroin and drugs trying to sedate us.Are the police more scared of you, or the other way around?
We are afraid of them, and they are afraid of us. You see, we can tear up all of Athens—they're not allowed to. We are equally afraid.Are you protesting alongside non-anarchists?
Of course, with anyone who wants to react to the system. I don't care if they're working class, students, mothers/fathers; as long as they feel that what's going on isn't fair.Do you enjoy protests?
Yes, of course.Do you feel that the riots the past few days have created a new generation of protesters?
The kids that started the protest now, the 15-year-olds, in five years they will be our front-line warriors.Do you think the protesters can get their message across to the public?
That's difficult to answer. Sometimes the message that comes across isn't a good one due to chaotic attacks, and of course common people freak about this. For instance, last Saturday at midnight, when everyone was out partying, we started attacking and no one really knew why the hell we were doing it. They didn't understand that it was a reaction.How do you fight police in armor who shoot teargas?
Rocks and Molotov cocktails.Are there people out there who would want to kill a policeman for retribution?
Yes, yes, yes, there are many. They would also want to take other measures, but the message would be distorted.How many protests have you taken part in?
Hundreds. I've been doing this for 20 years.What will happen to you if you're arrested?
I'll have the shit beat out of me, and they'll try to find a reason to lock me up and make the charges stick.What kind of property damage have you caused?
Lots of public buildings, ministries, department stores, multi-national companies; whatever is related to money and power.Does the government keep tabs on you?
Yes. I'm always under surveillance, and they keep a tap on my phone.Do you encourage people to protest in other countries?
Other countries… Yes, through the internet and forums. There's a lot of information there. Have you been hurt by any police during these protests?
Luckily, I've only been hurt a few times; mostly when I was younger.Kostas (12 and a half) and Giorgos (15)Freddie F.: Do you enjoy protests?
Kostas: This is my first. I'm enjoying it.
Giorgos: Yes.Do you have any political affiliation?
Kostas: No.
Giorgos: No.Are you protesting alongside non-anarchists?
Giorgos: I am an anarchist, but I'm protesting alongside anyone who wants to fight the system.
Kostas: I'm not an anarchist; I'm just really angry.How long have you been rioting?
Giorgos: One month.
Kostas: Since Saturday.Are you rioting because Alex was murdered?
Kostas: Alex was the excuse, but I don't like cops.
Giorgos: Yes.What don't you like about the cops?
Kostas: They restrict people's freedom to do the things they like.
Giorgos: They keep me from doing graffiti.Have you ever been hit by a cop?
Kostas: No.
Giorgos: Yes, I've been hit by stones. I have wounds on my legs.How do you fight the police?
Kostas: Rocks and other heavy objects.How do you fight police armor and teargas?
Kostas: I pick up big pieces of metal.
Giorgos: For the tear gas we use masks and fabric to cover our mouths. For the shields, we throw rocks.Have these protests invigorated a new generation of protestors?
Giorgos: We are the new generation!Julia (28, mother of two) Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Julia: Five years.Have you been rioting because of the death of the teenage boy?
That was the excuse, but no, not just because of that. I'm fighting the system. It's really corrupt here in Greece.Are you protesting alongside non-anarchists?
I'm not an anarchist. I don't agree with what they've been doing. They've been damaging public property and I'm not into that. However, things are so screwed up this is probably the only way to make people pay attention. Can the protesters get their message across to the public?
The message that's getting across is the wrong one because of the way that they're protesting.
The graffiti reads "Your government kills."Yiannis (14)Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Yiannis: For a week, now.Have you been rioting because of the death of the teenage boy?
Alex's death was only the excuse.How do you fight the police?
With stones and Molotov cocktails. Whatever I pick up from the street I throw at them.Do you enjoy the protests?
Yeah, I like 'em a lot 'cause we go out into the streets and we yell for what we think is fair.Can the protestors get their message across to the public?
Definitely.Are the police more scared of you or the other way around?
I'm not afraid of anyone, but I believe the police are afraid of us. If they weren't afraid of us they wouldn't be here.Are you protesting alongside non-anarchists?
At this point we are all one.Have you been hurt by any police during these protests?
They've beat me at the station but not during protest.What will happen to you if you're arrested?
They'll beat the living shit out of me. Pigs don't speak they just hit.
A blown-out bus station.Mohammed (34)Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Mohammed: Three days.Do you fight the police?
When they fight me.Are you an anarchist?
No. I just enjoy smoking weed. My skin is dark, and I'm harassed all the time. I hate that they're always searching my car. I believe I should be able to do whatever I want to my body and my car. I come from an upper-class family, and regardless my father is searched because of the color of his skin.What will happen to you if you're arrested?
I've been arrested 13 times. They slap me around.Can the protestors get their message across to the public?
Not through destroying other people's property. I believe we need to articulate the reasons we're protesting.Antonia (32)Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Antonia: Fourteen years. How are these protests organized?
Text messages, e-mails, graffiti, and word of mouth. What cause are you fighting for?
Social reform.What have the authorities done to result in this situation?
There are too many government scandals. For instance Alex, the boy was murdered at 16. They didn't even get his age right; like who cares?Have these protests invigorated a new generation of protestors?
Look around you…they stand on the shoulders of giants.Can the protestors get their message across to the public?
Not if they're uneducated and don't know what they're protesting against.What are you protesting against?
You… propaganda, governmental relations. Economic, political, social injustice… control.How long will you protest?
Freedom or death!Mabel (27)Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Mabel: Four days.Have you been rioting because of the death of the teenage boy?
No. I didn't know him.Do you fight the police?
I fight the system they protect.What cause are you fighting for?
Freedom…mostly of information, or disinformation as the case may be.Are you an anarchist?
No, but they've got balls. We wouldn't be here without them, or know what the fuck we're doing here. Are you scared of the police?
I'm scared of any armed jackass, especially if they have the authority to open fire and get away with it.
Are you a member of a specific political group?
No. They're all outdated institutions.How long will you protest?
Viva la Revolución!Do you encourage people to protest in other countries?
Fuck North America up!Photos by Freddie F. and Stathis Mamalakis.
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Antonis: Twenty years.How are these protests organized?
We decide if we are going to do something by unanimous vote. We have to vote because here, in Athens, there's a constant battle with authority. There is a war between the anarchists and the authorities on a daily basis.How do you fight them?
Open confrontation, guerilla war, hit and run.What are the cops doing to resolve this conflict?
Absolutely nothing… except they give us heroin and drugs trying to sedate us.Are the police more scared of you, or the other way around?
We are afraid of them, and they are afraid of us. You see, we can tear up all of Athens—they're not allowed to. We are equally afraid.Are you protesting alongside non-anarchists?
Of course, with anyone who wants to react to the system. I don't care if they're working class, students, mothers/fathers; as long as they feel that what's going on isn't fair.Do you enjoy protests?
Yes, of course.Do you feel that the riots the past few days have created a new generation of protesters?
The kids that started the protest now, the 15-year-olds, in five years they will be our front-line warriors.Do you think the protesters can get their message across to the public?
That's difficult to answer. Sometimes the message that comes across isn't a good one due to chaotic attacks, and of course common people freak about this. For instance, last Saturday at midnight, when everyone was out partying, we started attacking and no one really knew why the hell we were doing it. They didn't understand that it was a reaction.
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Rocks and Molotov cocktails.Are there people out there who would want to kill a policeman for retribution?
Yes, yes, yes, there are many. They would also want to take other measures, but the message would be distorted.How many protests have you taken part in?
Hundreds. I've been doing this for 20 years.What will happen to you if you're arrested?
I'll have the shit beat out of me, and they'll try to find a reason to lock me up and make the charges stick.What kind of property damage have you caused?
Lots of public buildings, ministries, department stores, multi-national companies; whatever is related to money and power.Does the government keep tabs on you?
Yes. I'm always under surveillance, and they keep a tap on my phone.Do you encourage people to protest in other countries?
Other countries… Yes, through the internet and forums. There's a lot of information there. Have you been hurt by any police during these protests?
Luckily, I've only been hurt a few times; mostly when I was younger.Kostas (12 and a half) and Giorgos (15)Freddie F.: Do you enjoy protests?
Kostas: This is my first. I'm enjoying it.
Giorgos: Yes.Do you have any political affiliation?
Kostas: No.
Giorgos: No.Are you protesting alongside non-anarchists?
Giorgos: I am an anarchist, but I'm protesting alongside anyone who wants to fight the system.
Kostas: I'm not an anarchist; I'm just really angry.
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Giorgos: One month.
Kostas: Since Saturday.Are you rioting because Alex was murdered?
Kostas: Alex was the excuse, but I don't like cops.
Giorgos: Yes.What don't you like about the cops?
Kostas: They restrict people's freedom to do the things they like.
Giorgos: They keep me from doing graffiti.Have you ever been hit by a cop?
Kostas: No.
Giorgos: Yes, I've been hit by stones. I have wounds on my legs.How do you fight the police?
Kostas: Rocks and other heavy objects.How do you fight police armor and teargas?
Kostas: I pick up big pieces of metal.
Giorgos: For the tear gas we use masks and fabric to cover our mouths. For the shields, we throw rocks.Have these protests invigorated a new generation of protestors?
Giorgos: We are the new generation!Julia (28, mother of two) Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Julia: Five years.Have you been rioting because of the death of the teenage boy?
That was the excuse, but no, not just because of that. I'm fighting the system. It's really corrupt here in Greece.Are you protesting alongside non-anarchists?
I'm not an anarchist. I don't agree with what they've been doing. They've been damaging public property and I'm not into that. However, things are so screwed up this is probably the only way to make people pay attention. Can the protesters get their message across to the public?
The message that's getting across is the wrong one because of the way that they're protesting.
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The graffiti reads "Your government kills."Yiannis (14)Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Yiannis: For a week, now.Have you been rioting because of the death of the teenage boy?
Alex's death was only the excuse.How do you fight the police?
With stones and Molotov cocktails. Whatever I pick up from the street I throw at them.Do you enjoy the protests?
Yeah, I like 'em a lot 'cause we go out into the streets and we yell for what we think is fair.Can the protestors get their message across to the public?
Definitely.Are the police more scared of you or the other way around?
I'm not afraid of anyone, but I believe the police are afraid of us. If they weren't afraid of us they wouldn't be here.Are you protesting alongside non-anarchists?
At this point we are all one.Have you been hurt by any police during these protests?
They've beat me at the station but not during protest.What will happen to you if you're arrested?
They'll beat the living shit out of me. Pigs don't speak they just hit.
A blown-out bus station.Mohammed (34)Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Mohammed: Three days.Do you fight the police?
When they fight me.Are you an anarchist?
No. I just enjoy smoking weed. My skin is dark, and I'm harassed all the time. I hate that they're always searching my car. I believe I should be able to do whatever I want to my body and my car. I come from an upper-class family, and regardless my father is searched because of the color of his skin.
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I've been arrested 13 times. They slap me around.Can the protestors get their message across to the public?
Not through destroying other people's property. I believe we need to articulate the reasons we're protesting.Antonia (32)Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Antonia: Fourteen years. How are these protests organized?
Text messages, e-mails, graffiti, and word of mouth. What cause are you fighting for?
Social reform.What have the authorities done to result in this situation?
There are too many government scandals. For instance Alex, the boy was murdered at 16. They didn't even get his age right; like who cares?Have these protests invigorated a new generation of protestors?
Look around you…they stand on the shoulders of giants.Can the protestors get their message across to the public?
Not if they're uneducated and don't know what they're protesting against.What are you protesting against?
You… propaganda, governmental relations. Economic, political, social injustice… control.How long will you protest?
Freedom or death!Mabel (27)Freddie F.: How long have you been rioting?
Mabel: Four days.Have you been rioting because of the death of the teenage boy?
No. I didn't know him.Do you fight the police?
I fight the system they protect.What cause are you fighting for?
Freedom…mostly of information, or disinformation as the case may be.Are you an anarchist?
No, but they've got balls. We wouldn't be here without them, or know what the fuck we're doing here. Are you scared of the police?
I'm scared of any armed jackass, especially if they have the authority to open fire and get away with it.
Are you a member of a specific political group?
No. They're all outdated institutions.How long will you protest?
Viva la Revolución!Do you encourage people to protest in other countries?
Fuck North America up!Photos by Freddie F. and Stathis Mamalakis.