Thread by @AmoneyResists

Let’s talk about the right wing boogeyman “antifa.” It’s right up there with “Marxism,” “Socialism,” and every other buzzword that these people have no understanding of and use solely as a method of fearmongering and scapegoating left-wing groups for their own right-wing violence

https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1411445833350868993

First of all, antifa as an organization does not exist. It has absolutely no central structure, hierarchy, or base of operations. It is mereley an ideology shared by individuals who are anti-racism, anti-extremism, and anti-authoritarianism.

Second of all, it’s name literally means “ANTI-FASCIST.” So while these groups might be more likely to confront right wing extremist groups like the proud boys, they’re still the ones who resort to almost exclusively nonviolent methods and are AGAINST hate, bigotry & violence.

The right loves to use antifa as some sort of insult because they’ve been successful at misrepresenting what it is or means. It’s a nonexistent almost exclusively nonviolent political movement that opposes the rise of violent racist right ring extremist groups like MAGA and Nazis

The main point is right-wing extremism not only calls for racially charged violence; they plan & execute domestic terrorist plots. They march with tiki torches & lay siege to the Capitol. And their actions have killed hundreds of Americans. Antifa has killed one, unintentionally.

Also can @jack or someone at @TwitterSupport or @TwitterSafety explain to me why PRO-FASCISTS like @MrAndyNgo still have twitter accounts (and blue checkmarks, so you know these are the genuine fascists themselves here) to spread their vitriolic lies to millions of people daily?