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sop

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2. Yes, Anti-fascist. It never should have been shortened to Antifa, a lot of people don't even know what it means.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 4, 2025, 01:13 PM

Nov 4

I asked my dumbass MAGA neighbor why he hated "antifa" so much, and if he knew what it meant. He told me it was some Islamic terrorist group, like ISIS.

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Are we letting Trump & Co. "brand" Antifa? [View all] thought crime Nov 4 OP

A long time ago on DU a poster asked us what word best describes our (individual) politics. Solly Mack Nov 4 #1

Yes, Anti-fascist. It never should have been shortened to Antifa, a lot of people don't even know what it means. sop Nov 4 #2

Calling it Antifa doesn't bother me. Yes, there are a lot of idiots in the world. Solly Mack Nov 4 #4

the people who carry the banner... WarGamer Nov 4 #3

Just like Woke and Social Justice BLM it has been Klarkashton Nov 4 #5

George Lakoff!!! Bluesaph Nov 4 #6

I am more concerned they are trying to brand the larger "no kings" movement Redleg Nov 4 #7