1) The bizarre #AntifaTerrorists trending hashtag.
Let's start with some basic things. The USA are the only country still commonly considered a democracy where domestic terrorists comfortably acquire land, build compounds, purchase tons of firearms, perform ....
Let's start with some basic things. The USA are the only country still commonly considered a democracy where domestic terrorists comfortably acquire land, build compounds, purchase tons of firearms, perform ....
2) ... tactical training and embrace totalitarian right wing ideologies. The correct name for these are "para-military organizations" and they are preparing to execute "acts of domestic terrorism". They succeeded in several attempts.
3) You know them as "militias". They have nothing to do with the "well regulated militias" in your constitution. These would be today's National Guard.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalis…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalis…
4) Therefore, the USA has terrorist compounds not only undisturbed, but preparing to attack with LETHAL WEAPONS. They have all sorts of assault weapons and in large quantity.
5) The individuals who identify as/with #antifa (don't capitalize the A: it's not an organizations) are together for being ANTI ..... FASCISM. They demonstrate together, loudly if they choose, and they COUNTER attack opponents with things like milkshake, umbrellas....
6) ... maybe sticks and stones. To compare that with the arsenal that the American white supremacy DOMESTIC TERRORIST PARA-MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS known as "militias" do is a joke.
7) So... who started this ridiculous hashtag? Is @Quillette behind it? Right wing propagandist @MrAndyNgo ? C'mon. This is pathetic.
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