Torch-bearing deplorables gather in Virginia and chant "Russia is our friend"

[LonePirate]

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Jim Roberts‏ Verified account @nycjim

The alt-right shows up in Charlottesville, Va., chanting “Russia is our friend” near statue of Robert E. Lee.

http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/torch-wielding-protesters-gather-at-lee-park/article_201dc390-384d-11e7-bf16-fb43de0f5d38.html

[Corgigal]

1. Suckers

Read a book.

[Nevernose]

7. If this ain't sarcasm...

Then adios, mi amigo.

[Dawson Leery]

2. The US right has been taken over.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. What the actual fuck?

[Docreed2003]

5. Wow....I mean the irony here is just mind blowing...

First, they're protesting in front of a statue of Robert E Lee. Second, the ONLY reason they're chanting "Russia is our friend", is because the current regime in Russia aligns with their personal political agenda. Russia is our friend!!?? Lmao, in what fucking way??? Not since Hitler took his own life in that bunker has Russia been anything more than a reluctant ally. These alt-right types have clearly spent too much time in their own bubble to have actually read a book or challenge their beliefs in any meaningful way. What a bunch of fucktards!

[democratisphere]

6. redumbliCON crazies will believe anything they are told.

Fight fire with fire!

[Initech]

12. How did I guess Richard Spencer was involved?

[furtheradu]

8. OmdearG. That is horrifying.

Insane.

[NBachers]

9. Maybe we need to dust off the old "Why don'tcha move to Russia!" shout.

[Initech]

10. They didn't bring the pitchforks?

[ProudLib72]

11. And this doesn't look like a klan meeting?

If liberals did this, the deplorables would be making the comparison. Robert E Lee, huh? Do you think they know what he told Lincoln to do with the invitation to join the Union army? What a bunch of dumb assholes.

[oasis]

13. Robert E. Lee and Putin.If they had their way, the U.S.A. would fold.

Those traitors in Charlottesville are full of shit.

[LeftInTX]

14. Creepy...I'm glad the Black Bloc didn't show up too

[Tom67]

15. Are they alt right or alt left or both? nt

[denbot]

16. I heard the same thing on the cb last night.

Some asshole was blathering the usual pro Trump, anti democratic crap. I replied that Trump sold us out to the Russians, and his response was "What's wrong with Russia?"

They are in the open regarding treason now.

[LonePirate]

17. The best response for that "What's wrong with Russia?" question is:

"What if the Russians hack the next election to benefit the Democrats?"

[Duppers]

18. +100 THIS👍☝☝

That'd nail 'em. Great comeback!