Reality Check
Facts Matter
There is so much disinformation out that people don’t know what to think anymore. We’ve decided to periodically throw out some random facts to keep you informed.
Fact 1
Antifa is not an actual organization, regardless of how much right-wingers would like you to believe it is. There are no leaders. There is no main headquarters. There is no funding source to support the organization. Antifa is a belief. Antifa stands for anti-fascist. A fascist is someone who believes in fascism.
Per Wikipedia: “Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultra-nationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, as well as strong regimentation of society and of the economy.”
So, if you are against dictators, something America has been since our inception, you are against fascism. You are anti-fascist. You are Antifa. Embrace it.
Fact 2
The Boston Tea Party is heralded as the first act of rebellion that lead to the birth of our nation. And while that is true, it was also a protest that resulted in the destruction of property by White individuals who disguised themselves as Native Americans, so if there were serious repercussions, Native Americans would be blamed.
Currently, White Nationalists and anarchy groups have infiltrated the peaceful demonstrations, initiating violence and destruction, knowing that black Americans and those who identify as Antifa will be blamed.
ABC News: “A Twitter account claiming to belong to a national “antifa” organization and pushing violent rhetoric related to ongoing protests has been linked to the white nationalist group Identity Evropa, according to a Twitter spokesperson.”
Fact 3
Blackhawk helicopters are performing “show of force” maneuvers over D.C. protesters. This is usually done over combat zones. The helicopters fly very low over combatants, using the noise and airflow from the blades to force people away. Our military is treating Americans as enemy combatants. Also, the strong airflow generated by the helicopter blades has blown out store windows.
Fact 4
Someone is leaving piles of bricks where protesters are going to be. It would seem vandalism is being encouraged. Why would someone do that? Could it be that they are encouraging violence so the protesters can then be framed as thugs and criminals? If so, who does that benefit? You always need to ask who benefits.
Bricks being placed everywhere in cities, white people driving up to hand random black people bricks, and lone white people throwing the fist brick to kick things off before running away. What is this?! pic.twitter.com/WRK2iUsyBy
— Silver (with a hard R) (@istacksilver) June 1, 2020
What are these officers doing? (Sorry for posting the video twice. I can’t figure out how to break the code to unlink them. It’s the same video).
#blmchicago pic.twitter.com/mdZC9mtVOD please retweet @TPM @RedState @dailykos
— Mom (@Peacepox) June 2, 2020