William Barr just said the peaceful protests have been infiltrated by outside groups. He said they’re far left Antifa. Why would we assume they’re Antifa and not white supremacists? Trying to wrap my head around all of this...

May 30, 2020 · 6:13 PM UTC

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More importantly, why should antifascists necessarily be defined as outside groups? Antifascism primarily manifests as a set of political beliefs, all excellent, and to do with reinforcing democracy and inclusivity. Let’s not lean on antifa demonstrators as if they are strangers.
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Why not assume some are not Agent Provocateurs?
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Because they are ANTIFA. People have been trying to show ANTIFA tactics for years now getting ignored by the left. Independent Reporters have been documenting their tactics. It has gotten to the point people are able to easily recognize them. But yall act like this is brand new.
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Or the undercover cops that they are.
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Yes, can he show us some evidence? Who has been arrested and what are their profiles?
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All of the MAGA realm is saying this today, as many times as possible. It’s their talking point du jour
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Don't forget the undercover cop agitators who start the property damage. seen it personally in many protests in California.
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The guy busting windows here does not look like Antifa. Barr is doing the work of the corporations pit Black people against their natural Antifa allies. I hope DA's across the country join with @keithellison in saying "not so fast".
This man doesn’t look like any civil rights protestor I have ever seen. Looks like a provocateur. Can anyone ID him? “Suspicious Man Breaks Window & Starts Minneapolis Riots” - YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=4vurPRZb…
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More importantly- the history of delegitimizing AntiFa in America began during the Seattle WTO protests of the late 90’s. They blamed AntiFa and Anarchists for smashing windows and it was proven that they were undercover cops. Brand new clothes, face coverings, etc.
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