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| − | '''Antifa''', | + | [[File:Justice for JoJo.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Antifa demanded "Justice for JoJo" Rosenbaum.<ref>https://youtu.be/6ml75bUxWa8</ref> [[Joseph Rosenbaum|JoJo]] was on lifetime probation after being charged with rape of five boys ages nine to 11 years old.<ref>https://www.wisconsinrightnow.com/2021/03/11/joseph-rosenbaum-sex-offender/</ref> Rosenbaum was killed in self defense by [[Kyle Rittenhouse]] when Rosenbaum assaulted Rittenhouse with deadly intent.]] |
| + | '''Antifa''' are an extreme [[left-wing]] [[fascist]] [[terrorist]] movement. | ||
| + | ==Early genuine movement== | ||
| + | During the 1930-40s antifa was a genuine justice movement against [[Fascism]].<ref>Kurt Barling, [https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-15171772 Cable Street: 'Solidarity stopped Mosley's fascists'], '' BBC'', Oct 4, 2011.<blockquote><small> | ||
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| + | Seventy-five years ago east London Jews and Irish labourers stood up to fascists who wanted to march through their streets. | ||
| − | + | So began the legend of The Battle of Cable Street. | |
| − | + | After the Great War Europe faced the twin spectres of mass unemployment and economic depression. | |
| + | The political response created tumult in democracies in Germany and France from which Britain was not immune, with ideological conflicts between supporters of communism and fascism. | ||
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| + | The climate of 1930s British intolerance did not start at Cable Street. It had been brewing ever since Hitler's 1933 election in Germany. | ||
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| + | Growing paranoia. | ||
| + | In London the Jewish community in Stepney quickly became a target. | ||
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| + | Jews were blamed for the economic and political crisis despite the fact the vast majority of them lived in abject poverty in the East End. | ||
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| + | Sir Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists (BUF) had demonstrated their intent with a huge turnout at a mass rally at Olympia in 1934. | ||
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| + | The movement and the street methods of his Blackshirts often mirrored those of the Nazi Brownshirts in Hitler's Germany. | ||
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| + | Bernard Kops was a young boy of 10 when Mosley and his supporters decided the best way of demonstrating their potency was to march through the heart of London's Jewish community in Cable Street on 4 October 1936. | ||
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| + | He says for many of the older generation of Jews, like his parents, there was a growing sense of paranoia: "My mother said there were only two types of people in the world. Jews and Jew-haters. | ||
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| + | "Of course, when Cable Street came along the Irish labourers and dockers came out and it was them that really made sure Mosley didn't get through.</small></blockquote></ref><ref>Daniel Penny, "An Intimate History of Antifa," ''The New Yorker'', August 22, 2017.<blockquote><small> | ||
| + | On October 4, 1936, tens of thousands of Zionists, Socialists, Irish dockworkers, Communists, anarchists, and various outraged residents of London’s East End gathered to prevent Oswald Mosley and his British Union of Fascists from marching through their neighborhood. This clash would eventually be known as the Battle of Cable Street: protesters formed a blockade and beat back some three thousand Fascist Black Shirts and six thousand police officers. To stop the march, the protesters exploded homemade bombs, threw marbles at the feet of police horses, and turned over a burning lorry. They rained down a fusillade of projectiles on the marchers and the police attempting to protect them: rocks, brickbats, shaken-up lemonade bottles, and the contents of chamber pots. Mosley and his men were forced to retreat.</small></blockquote></ref> | ||
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| + | See related: [[Antifa: Mandatory Palestine in 1936]].<ref><small>(The Antifa group in Mandatory Palestine - very lefty, also tied to socialists and was critical against right wingers as a whole, criticized by some for being unfairly dragged in its 'opinion' when not being fascist. But on facts: Arab Hitler admiration as expressed, known at the time, including taking Mein Kampf as a 'guide,' etc., seems factual).</small> | ||
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| + | ==2020s in the US== | ||
| + | As some genuine anti-racist movement at its core, the name ''antifa'' was hijacked by radicals who have totally other ideas on their mind. As of today, many radical leftists have taking up the name for other purposes even twisted ones. Just as radical so-called "progressives" have used the "anti-racist" banner to promote bigotry.<ref>[https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/amp/Ted-Cruz-says-Antifa-protesters-are-behaving-15311996.php Ted Cruz says Antifa protesters are 'behaving like bigots'], Houston Chronicle, Jun 3, 2020</ref> Classical oxymoron. Hypocrites.<ref>[https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/civil-rights/348389-opinion-antifa-threatens-to-turn-america-into-an OPINION | The hypocrisy of antifa], Jonathan Turley, ''The Hill'', August 29, 2017</ref> | ||
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| + | [[File:Horace Lorenzo Anderson.PNG|right|250px|thumb|Horace Lorenzo Anderson and 16-year-old Andrew Mayes Jr<ref>https://nypost.com/2020/07/01/police-identify-16-year-old-boy-killed-during-chop-shooting/</ref> were two African American youths murdered by Antifa in Seattle's CHOP zone in the summer of 2020.]] | ||
| + | '''Antifa''' as of the 2020s, is a violent leftist organization that employs fascist methods against its perceived opponents. Sometimes known as the '''ARA''' (short for "Anti-Racist Action"), it is an international terrorist<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-announces-u-s-to-designate-antifa-as-terrorist-organization-following-violent-protests Trump announces US to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization following violent protests]</ref> movement of [[anarchist]]s and [[Marxist-Leninist]]s dedicated to the overthrow of the existing order. Under the guise of anti-fascism, the group is in fact an [[Liberal intolerance|intolerant]] hate group responsible for violence, mayhem, and church burnings in the United States and throughout the world.<ref>https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/27252-fiendish-alliance-antifa-anarchists-communists-feminists-islamists-homosexualists-escalate-attacks-on-catholic-church/</ref> The group employs direct quotations from [[Adolf Hitler]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNMAp8kXWrc</ref><ref>Knighton, Tom (July 10, 2017). [https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/07/10/anti-fascists-applaud-speech-made-completely-of-hitler-quotes/ 'Anti-Fascists' Applaud Speech Made Completely of Hitler Quotes]. ''PJ Media''. Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref> The group relies on [[Cultural Marxist]] ideals and [[rhetoric]] for recruiting young people. It has been designated as a terrorist group in the United States.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (June 30, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/06/30/antifa-terror-faction/ AntiFa, Terror Faction.] ''Human Events''. Retrieved July 2, 2019.</ref> The [[Democratic National Committee]] partners with Antifa for fundraising<ref name="noqreport.com">https://noqreport.com/2020/07/19/action-network-bonds-antifa-blm-riots-and-dnc-at-the-hip/</ref> and group works closely with [[Democratic Socialists of America]] (DSA). They have been spotted chanting 'Death to America' as well as other racist and anarchist chants on the streets. | ||
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| + | Although Antifa has been promoted by [[CNN]] as the elite Trump resistance movement,<ref>[https://www.dailywire.com/news/46554/cnns-chris-cuomo-antifa-good-cause-ryan-saavedra CNN's Chris Cuomo: Antifa Is 'A Good Cause'], By RYAN SAAVEDRA, ''The Daily Wire'', April 30, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2017/08/20/seriously-cnn-changes-headline-on-story-about-antifa-because-they-didnt-like-be-n2370907 Seriously? CNN Changes Headline On Story About Antifa Because They Didn't Like Being Called Violent], Matt Vespa, ''Townhall'', Aug 20, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/07/01/nolte-cnns-brian-stelter-downplays-antifas-brutal-beating-of-andy-ngo/ CNN’s Brian Stelter Downplays Antifa’s Brutal Beating of Andy Ngo], JOHN NOLTE, ''Breitbart'', 1 Jul 2019.</ref> they are anti-American in outlook,<ref>Nadales, Gabriel (December 6, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/473457-antifa-is-anti-america-and-its-values Antifa is anti-America and its values]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.</ref> often chanting "No border! No wall! No U.S.A. at all!"<ref name="Washington Examiner" /> Facial recognition [[technology]] identified Antifa members as storming the [[U.S. Capitol]] building on January 6, 2020 during the [[Electoral College]] certification process.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheRightMelissa/status/1347040212602466304</ref> | ||
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| + | Antifa church burners,<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/churches-burned-and-vandalized-in-riots</ref> in [[collusion]] with [[Black Lives Matter]] book burners,<ref>https://youtu.be/KN4f4o0563U</ref> led the [[2020 Marxist uprising]]. Antifa and the [[Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement]] worked together to destroy statues and monuments all across the U.S.. On May 31, 2020, President [[Donald Trump]] announced via Twitter that he would officially declare Antifa a terrorist organization.<ref>[https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1267129644228247552 Donald Trump: "The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization"] at Twitter</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/31/donald-trump-the-united-states-will-designate-antifa-as-a-terrorist-organization/ Donald Trump: The United States will Designate Antifa as a Terrorist Organization] at Breitbart News Network</ref> In addition, Attorney General [[Bill Barr]] announced that Title X of the [[Civil Rights Act]], known as the Anti-Riot Act, will be used to take down Antifa.<ref>[https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/1267133841308880900 Jack Posobiec: "AG Barr has already announced Title X of the Civil Rights Act will be used to take down Antifa"] at Twitter</ref> | ||
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| + | [[File:Antifa_white_supremacist_punches_out_teeth_of_Black_man.png|right|250px|thumb|In a [[racist]] attack, an Antifa [[white supremacist]] knocked out the front teeth of Philip Anderson at a Free Speech Rally.<ref>https://www.bitchute.com/video/_HZTqNqlW-I/</ref><ref>https://archive.is/ZB1Y3</ref>]] | ||
| + | ===Description=== | ||
| + | [[File:Ellison-antifa.jpg|left|175px|thumb|[[Democratic National Committee]] Vice-Chair [[Keith Ellison]] and now Minnesota Attorney general promoted Anitfa. The Antifa Manual calls for [[defunding police]].]] | ||
| + | In the [[United States]], they rose up at the [[University of California]], Berkeley in response to [[Democrat]]s losing the [[2016 U.S. Presidential election]]. They claim that those individuals that support President [[Donald Trump]] and other conservatives are "[[Nazi]]s". In Europe, they claim that supporters of right-wing, anti-establishment figures such as [[Marine Le Pen]] in [[France]]<ref>Hoft, Jim (April 23, 2017). [https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/04/far-left-antifa-thugs-riot-paris-french-election-results-announced/ Far Left Antifa Thugs Riot in Paris After French Election Results Announced]. ''The Gateway Pundit''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/20/pics-violent-anti-fascist-march-on-le-pen-rally-before-french-election/ PICS: Violent ‘Anti-Fascist’ March on Le Pen Rally Before French Election]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/24/french-presidential-election-leftist-protesters-grow-violent-after-results-come-in.html French presidential election: Leftist protesters grow violent after results come in]. ''Fox News''. April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref> or the [[Alternative for Germany]]<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/22/far-left-antifa-protestors-try-shut-populist-afd-convention-germany-injure-police-officers/ Far-Left Antifa ‘Protestors’ Attack Populist AfD Convention In Germany; Injure Police Officers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref> are "fascists" and "Nazis." Antifa groups have targeted [[Lega Nord]] in [[Italy]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/far-left-anarchist-extremists-take-credit-for-bombing-italian-populist-party-office/ Far-Left Anarchist Extremists Take Credit For Bombing Italian Populist Party Office]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref> Antifa has targeted, intimidated, and harassed conservative figures simply because of political disagreements,<ref>Miller, S.A. (November 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/8/antifa-targets-tucker-carlson-hit-list-expands-con/ Antifa expands its hit list as political violence escalates]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.</ref> and they have attempted to disrupt rallies promoting [[free speech]].<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Brennan, Moss (July 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/6/antifa-protesters-clash-police-they-try-force-way-/ Antifa clash with police, harass Trump supporters outside Demand Free Speech rally]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2019. | ||
| + | *Calicchio, Dom (July 7, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/antifa-tries-to-disrupt-demand-free-speech-event-in-dc-reports-say Antifa tries to disrupt ‘Demand Free Speech’ event in DC, reports say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 7, 2019. | ||
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| + | *Bleau, Hannah (July 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/06/antifa-protesters-harass-trump-supporters-in-the-nations-capital-shout-fck-the-cops/ Antifa Protesters Harass Trump Supporters in the Nation’s Capital, Shout ‘F*ck the Cops’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | They dress in all black, wear black masks to hide their identities and attempt to disrupt rallies that are held in support of Trump. They frequently behave immaturely and engage in a variety of childish, cowardly and criminal actions such as using pepper spray and bike locks on unsuspecting people, throwing rocks, bricks, bottles, cement-filled soda cans, balloons filled with their own waste, punches, [[milkshaking|assorted drinks]] and M-80s, marching with flags and clubs, and committing [[vandalism]], acting purely on emotion because they do not have the maturity, the intelligence or the courage to debate, argue or communicate their beliefs. They are militant, far-Left extremists that are a product of far-Left ideology, education, and funding. Despite claims to the contrary by the liberal media who claim that it is a "racially and socially diverse" group of "anti-racists", Antifa is, in fact, racist and made up almost entirely of privileged middle-class whites.<ref>[https://thefederalist.com/2019/07/01/antifa-is-mostly-privileged-white-dudes/ Antifa Is Mostly Made Up Of Privileged White Dudes] at The Federalist</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2019/07/02/report-antifa-made-up-of-privileged-white-dudes/ Report: Antifa Made up of ‘Privileged White Dudes’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | The Antifa does not support the First Amendment and the freedom of speech, as seen in their illegal shutting down of scheduled conservative speakers on college campuses.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (August 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/20/antifa-rise-after-charlottesville-alarms-free-spee/ Rise of antifa after violence in Charlottesville alarms free-speech advocates]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref> Its members have chanted support for the destruction of the United States, along with all national [[border]]s.<ref>Binder, John (August 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/12/watch-antifa-chants-death-to-america-no-borders-no-wall-no-usa-at-all/ Watch – Antifa Chants Death to America: ‘No Borders! No Wall! No USA at All!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 12, 2018.</ref> | ||
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| + | Some [[witch]]es and practicers of the [[occult]] who support [[left-wing]] policies have described themselves as "Antifa witches."<ref>Jasper, William F. (October 26, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/30460-antifa-witches-a-glimpse-into-the-source-of-the-demonic-rage-surging-about-us “Antifa Witches”: A Glimpse Into the Source of the Demonic Rage Surging About Us]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.</ref> | ||
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| + | For all of their bravado displayed in their pack behavior, however, those who identify as part of Antifa are basically childish and weak cowards who only operate in packs and resort to blindside attacks and swarming of opponents because, when met with equal or superior force from those who oppose them and what they stand for (whether it be a one-on-one situation or when a gang of Antifa rioters is confronted by an equal or larger number of opponents<ref>[https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/06/03/antifa-thugs-run-away-after-townfolks-beat-the-ever-loving-snot-out-of-three-or-four-guys-929426 Antifa thugs run away after townfolks ‘beat the ever-loving snot out of three or four guys’]</ref>), the Antifa members will choose to run away and hide or childishly name-call from a distance rather than risk receiving a well-deserved beatdown for the trouble they cause.<ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/antifa_role_playing_cowards.html Antifa: Role Playing Cowards] at American Thinker</ref> But even when operating in packs, Antifa members will still [[crybully|run away cowardly]] when they are unexpectedly met by a single person with the capability of doing them serious harm if they insist on pushing their luck with that person.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/07/masked-antifa-goon-portland-opens-black-mans-car-door-violent-protest-gets-body-slammed-video/ Masked Antifa Goon in Portland Opens Black Man’s Car Door During Violent Protest, Gets Body Slammed] at the Gateway Pundit ('''Warning:''' Contains Twitter video with foul language)</ref> | ||
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| + | Socialists consider all forms of [[capitalism]] as "fascist," and the repeal of the [[Obamacare]] [[individual mandate]] was a devastating blow to "socialist progress." "Anti-fascism" really means opposition to all forms of capitalism and liberalism coupled with the use of violence. Opposition to "racism" is just an excuse to vilify, silence, and employ violence against people they consider capitalist exploiters and oppressors. | ||
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| + | ===Support from "mainstream" liberals=== | ||
| + | [[File:Antifa wildfires.png|thumb|right|350px|Despite the [[lamestream media]] insisting that wildfires that occurred in the West Coast were due to "[[global warming]]", this [[CNN]] headline admits otherwise that conservatives were right about arsonists.]] | ||
| + | Many in the leftist [[mainstream media]] applaud the Antifa's stance as they align with their #Resist agenda,<ref>[https://www.thenation.com/article/anti-fascist-activists-are-fighting-the-alt-right-in-the-streets/ Anti-Fascists Will Fight Trump’s Fascism in the Streets, TheNation.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/01/video-richard-spencer-punch-antifa-fascism The Long History of "Nazi Punching" MotherJones.com]</ref> and they have not taken a strong and clear stance against Antifa violence.<ref>Greenwood, Max (August 31, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/348777-right-accuses-left-of-hypocrisy-on-antifa Right accuses left of hypocrisy on antifa]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 31, 2017.</ref> [[Facebook]] permits them to have a page to rally support. Political figures in the U.S. Democrat Party and liberal European parties refuse to condemn their actions. There has been no condemnation of this group or its actions from California Governor [[Jerry Brown]]. Berkeley, California mayor Jesse Arreguín (who has ties to far-Left anarchist group By Any Means Necessary<ref name="Berkeley Riots">[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/25/uc-berkeley-riots-violence-looms-as-mayor-questioned-over-ties-to-extremist-group.html UC Berkeley riots: Violence looms as mayor questioned over ties to extremist group]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref>) has illegally ordered the city's police department to stand down while Antifa violence unfolds, which has caused a rift between the Berkeley Police and Arreguín.<ref name="Berkeley Riots"/> Likewise, Michael Signer, the Democrat mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia, illegally ordered a stand-down for the city's police department to allow Antifa to engage in a violent riot with neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups in what is widely suspected to be a Democrat-staged false flag operation.<ref>[https://www.conservativenewsandviews.com/2017/08/18/accountability/news-media/charlottesville-real-battle/ Charlottesville: The Real Battle]</ref><ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2017/08/is-mcauliffe-to-blame-for-charlottesville-bloody-violence/ Is McAuliffe to blame for Charlottesville bloody violence?] at WorldNetDaily</ref> While Antifa tries to proclaim they fight against who they claim are "fascists" (erroneously lumping in the [[Alt-right]] and conservatives with legitimate fascists like Nazis and white supremacists), Antifa is, in fact, fascist and Nazi-like themselves in every aspect, being the very thing they claim to fight against. A quote, falsely attributed to [[Winston Churchill]], is still correct in summing up this group of thugs, "When fascism comes to America it will be called anti-fascism.<ref>http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/9-quotes-from-winston-churchill-that-are-totally-fake-1790585636</ref><br>[[File:19685774_1492357004.9813.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Widely viewed picture showing Antifa supporter nicknamed "Moldylocks" getting punched in the face.]] | ||
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| + | Numerous liberals, such as Dartmouth professor Mark Bray, have described Antifa's violence as a "positive" thing, casting it as necessary for a greater good – "combating the far right."<ref>Ernst, Douglas (August 29, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/28/mark-bray-dartmouth-professor-calls-vital-antifa-v/ Dartmouth professor calls Antifa violence ‘vital’ form of ‘collective self-defense’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref> House Democrat minority leader [[Nancy Pelosi]] first condemned Antifa violence only in August 2017.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (August 29, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/29/nancy-pelosi-finally-condemns-antifa-berkeley-viol/ Nancy Pelosi condemns antifa for first time as radical leftists wear out welcome]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref><ref>Richardson, Valerie (September 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/13/antifa-protest-of-ben-shapiro-looms-at-berkeley/ Antifa violence splits left as another major protest looms at Berkeley]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> [[Tim Kaine]] refused to condemn Antifa.<ref>Kew, Ben (September 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/08/tim-kaine-refuses-to-condemn-antifa-dont-like-broad-brushes/ Tim Kaine Refuses to Condemn Antifa: ‘Don’t Like Broad Brushes’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> | ||
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| + | Mainstream media outlets promoted the false claim that violent left-wingers user their violence against conservatives to bring about "peace."<ref>Starr, Penny (August 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/19/cnn-normalizes-antifa-leftists-seek-peace-through-violence/ CNN Normalizes Antifa: Leftists ‘Seek Peace Through Violence’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.</ref> Chuck Todd of NBC was criticized by conservatives for asking "softball" questions when interviewing Antifa sympathizers.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/21/chuck-todd-under-fire-for-softball-interviews-with-antifa-ally.html Chuck Todd under fire for 'softball' interviews with Antifa ally]. ''Fox News''. August 21, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref> | ||
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| + | On August 28, 2017, [[Tucker Carlson]] pointed out on his show that the Antifa is effectively the militant wing of the [[Democrat Party]].<ref>[https://www.redstate.com/terichristoph/2017/08/29/tucker-right-antifa-militant-wing-democrat-party/ Tucker Is Right: ‘Antifa’ IS The Militant Wing Of The Democrat Party] ''RedState''. August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref> Antifa, which is being openly supported by a number of Democrat politicians as well as by members of the liberal media, has also been considered to be a modern-day version of the Democrats' other terrorist wing, the [[Ku Klux Klan]].<ref>[https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2017/09/antifa-is-the-modern-day-democrat-kkk/ ANTIFA Is The Modern-Day Democrat KKK] at Conservative Daily News</ref> | ||
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| + | [[Wikipedia]] editors have downplayed Antifa's violence and far-Left ideology and portrayed it favorably.<ref>Adler, T.D. (August 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/08/31/editors-on-wikipedia-seek-to-downplay-violence-and-ideology-of-antifa-movement/ Wikipedia Editors Seek to Downplay Antifa Violence And Far-Left Ideology]. ''Breitbart N | ||