50725 pts ยท July 13, 2015
group that claim that anti-fascists are the real fascists. 4/4
more about what fascism is than those who claim that anti-fascists are not against fascism, and especially the particularly special 3/?
follow it do so with their own interpretation of what it is to be anti-fascist. Some might not get it right, but any I've met know far 2/?
One is an ideology, the other an organisation. Big difference. Being anti-fascist is an ideology, a movement, and as such those who 1/?
No, it's easy to do so because he frequently lies about actions that anti-fascists are doing, and also lies to protect fascists
Anti-fascists do sometimes use violence, as do the police, etc. I don't condone it, but it is understandable, sometimes 2/2
No, PP, PB, etc. aren't just looking for violence, they're looking for violence against certain groups, and oppression of them long term 1/?
There isn't an epidemic of murders and being a murder isn't an ideology. Also, there are no pro-murder people out there to be "anti" to
I wasn't asking OP to shut up, far from it, just people need to understand that his supporters don't care about assault, rape, racism, etc.
Like protesting against Unite the Right? Where one anti-fascist died at the hand of a fascist. Or is protesting fascism not wholesome to you
It is one of the drawbacks with not having any real organisation. Being anti-fascist is a movement, one we should all embrace 2/2
No, a few people (like Andy Ngo, Patriot Prayer, all fascists) get air time and get to paint them negatively, often with outright lies 1/?
I wish it were otherwise, but it is pointless posting this. Those who care would never vote for him. His supporters are okay with this
It's almost off-road. That's further than most ever get
This. They probably shouldn't have shortened the name, it makes it easy for bad faith actors (pro-fascists) to misrepresent them
There are plenty of examples out there where protesters are stopping rioters, looters, and even protecting cops. Just look for them
"1 day ago" is old to you?
Too true. Hope things get better on that front
No need to be sorry, we all need to fight this together. I've no doubt it's worse in much of the US. Good luck with getting it under control
doing anything to address the more problematic aspects of policing by fighting against the corruption. Hence why some say ACAB 2/2
The police serve a purpose, but police corruption, authoritarianism, militarism, etc. are a widespread problem and basically no cops are 1/?
I'm up in Canada, the smoke from the fires in the US is terrible
These days that would qualify her husband to be president
Wow, I can see my house from here!
I expect there to be an increase in White Supremacist terrorism, either way. The door has been opened and they'll feel emboldened
There are lots of protests and very little actual rioting (except by police, maybe). The problem is that media focuses on the sensational
Actually, it is, depending on your frame of reference
by luck or need and merit? Do poor people deserve to be poor? 3/3
happens to have the money and is able to bankroll it? Should janitors not have a living wage? Should resource distribution be determined 2/?
Let's reframe it, should the guy who invents an app which revolutionises lives for the better get rewarded more than the guy who just so 1/?
group that claim that anti-fascists are the real fascists. 4/4
more about what fascism is than those who claim that anti-fascists are not against fascism, and especially the particularly special 3/?
follow it do so with their own interpretation of what it is to be anti-fascist. Some might not get it right, but any I've met know far 2/?
One is an ideology, the other an organisation. Big difference. Being anti-fascist is an ideology, a movement, and as such those who 1/?
No, it's easy to do so because he frequently lies about actions that anti-fascists are doing, and also lies to protect fascists
Anti-fascists do sometimes use violence, as do the police, etc. I don't condone it, but it is understandable, sometimes 2/2
No, PP, PB, etc. aren't just looking for violence, they're looking for violence against certain groups, and oppression of them long term 1/?
There isn't an epidemic of murders and being a murder isn't an ideology. Also, there are no pro-murder people out there to be "anti" to
I wasn't asking OP to shut up, far from it, just people need to understand that his supporters don't care about assault, rape, racism, etc.
Like protesting against Unite the Right? Where one anti-fascist died at the hand of a fascist. Or is protesting fascism not wholesome to you
It is one of the drawbacks with not having any real organisation. Being anti-fascist is a movement, one we should all embrace 2/2
No, a few people (like Andy Ngo, Patriot Prayer, all fascists) get air time and get to paint them negatively, often with outright lies 1/?
I wish it were otherwise, but it is pointless posting this. Those who care would never vote for him. His supporters are okay with this
It's almost off-road. That's further than most ever get
This. They probably shouldn't have shortened the name, it makes it easy for bad faith actors (pro-fascists) to misrepresent them
There are plenty of examples out there where protesters are stopping rioters, looters, and even protecting cops. Just look for them
"1 day ago" is old to you?
Too true. Hope things get better on that front
No need to be sorry, we all need to fight this together. I've no doubt it's worse in much of the US. Good luck with getting it under control
doing anything to address the more problematic aspects of policing by fighting against the corruption. Hence why some say ACAB 2/2
The police serve a purpose, but police corruption, authoritarianism, militarism, etc. are a widespread problem and basically no cops are 1/?
I'm up in Canada, the smoke from the fires in the US is terrible
These days that would qualify her husband to be president
Wow, I can see my house from here!
I expect there to be an increase in White Supremacist terrorism, either way. The door has been opened and they'll feel emboldened
There are lots of protests and very little actual rioting (except by police, maybe). The problem is that media focuses on the sensational
Actually, it is, depending on your frame of reference
by luck or need and merit? Do poor people deserve to be poor? 3/3
happens to have the money and is able to bankroll it? Should janitors not have a living wage? Should resource distribution be determined 2/?
Let's reframe it, should the guy who invents an app which revolutionises lives for the better get rewarded more than the guy who just so 1/?