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SideStep

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19. I agree that they are not largely behind the looting and vandalism.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2020, 02:00 PM

Jun 2020

Then again, I support the looting and vandalism. I make no excuses for it. I find it to be more than understandable. I refuse to play whataboutism. I will make no excuses, apologize, or act shocked and outraged. Systemic governmental oppression and the depths of racism in society is where my outrage is directed. Vandalism and looting is a more successful tactic than most are willing to admit or they are simply uneducated as to its history.

Do I think White Nationalists are taking part in it? Yes. Do I think at some points they are even helping to get the ball rolling? Yes. Do I think they are largely behind it on the ground? No.

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I don't believe that White Nationalists are largely behind the vandalism and looting... [View all] brooklynite Jun 2020 OP

Much of the damage is from anarchists, much of it is by opportunistic... brush Jun 2020 #1

Here are white nationalists acting like white nationalists (Philadelphia) brooklynite Jun 2020 #2

And that proves what? One instance of pro-cop whites... brush Jun 2020 #8

I'm providing evidence to support my assertion. Show me evidence of the alternative... brooklynite Jun 2020 #11

That proves nothing. Best to remove this unfounded post. brush Jun 2020 #12

Could you point to where you called for the "these are provided by Eric Prince" posts to be removed? brooklynite Jun 2020 #14

I did just say that type of post is also unverifiable. brush Jun 2020 #15

In an era where our representatives are only beholden to money... PTWB Jun 2020 #3

So, the young people stealing TV sets, sneakers and jewelry are... brooklynite Jun 2020 #4

Unintentionally and indirectly yes indeed. PTWB Jun 2020 #7

Yes. Their actions are applying pressure to generate change. SideStep Jun 2020 #21

I'm hearing they're part of Sogo Jun 2020 #5

I have no doubt that they're part of it, but they're not the only ones fishwax Jun 2020 #6

Good points. I agree. There are many motivations going on... brush Jun 2020 #10

In this situation, stealth furthers their aims better by discrediting the movement they infiltrated. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #9

It was so nice of the antifa in Spokane Sewa Jun 2020 #13

Correct. They call it asymmetric warfare. roamer65 Jun 2020 #17

They actually went more underground after Charlottesville JonLP24 Jun 2020 #16

I agree customerserviceguy Jun 2020 #18

I agree that they are not largely behind the looting and vandalism. SideStep Jun 2020 #19

Agree Meowmee Jun 2020 #20