Posted on Mar 5, 2017
Violence erupts at pro-Trump rally in Berkeley
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The "violent left" is a false narrative, and furthering that only serves to divide and demonize. Outside of Breitbart, Gateway Pundit, Infowars, and their ilk, it's been documented time and again that the violence is coming from this anarchist group. Go through photos and video of past protests. You might notice a few things:
• The destructive group is always clothed entirely in black and always masked.
• Their first actions are always just to rush in, destroy some establishment symbol, then run back into the crowd.
• Protestors, not in the "uniform", never join in the destruction. Some even try to stop the individuals.
• They tend to bring their own weapons: bats, crowbars, bricks, mace, etc.
• When interviewed, they will state outright that they are anarchists.
If you fall for the false narrative, you're labeling over half of the country as enemy militants. We are not anarchists. When reading articles, look for detailed reporting, look for photos, look for video, look at multiple angles, look for the things listed above. It's the most responsible way to be an informed citizen.
Quote from the article:
"By 3 p.m., the self-proclaimed anarchists were dominating the crowd. Dressed all in black and wearing cloth bandannas over their faces, they stopped traffic as they marched from the park through downtown with the smaller mix of Trump supporters and counterprotesters."
• The destructive group is always clothed entirely in black and always masked.
• Their first actions are always just to rush in, destroy some establishment symbol, then run back into the crowd.
• Protestors, not in the "uniform", never join in the destruction. Some even try to stop the individuals.
• They tend to bring their own weapons: bats, crowbars, bricks, mace, etc.
• When interviewed, they will state outright that they are anarchists.
If you fall for the false narrative, you're labeling over half of the country as enemy militants. We are not anarchists. When reading articles, look for detailed reporting, look for photos, look for video, look at multiple angles, look for the things listed above. It's the most responsible way to be an informed citizen.
Quote from the article:
"By 3 p.m., the self-proclaimed anarchists were dominating the crowd. Dressed all in black and wearing cloth bandannas over their faces, they stopped traffic as they marched from the park through downtown with the smaller mix of Trump supporters and counterprotesters."
Violence erupts at pro-Trump rally in Berkeley
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Posted 7 y ago
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Posted 7 y ago
How does it feel to be the target of false flag attacks? Remember the Tea Party participants who spat on the members of the Congressional Black Caucus (reports that were discredited when someone showed up with video proof that it never happened)?
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SSgt Gary Andrews
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CPT Jack Durish - The link failed to pop in here, as intended....but it's on the main feed if you want to check it out.
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SFC Dave Beran
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We have all observed it. That percentage of people who want to escalate situations. I myself would have stayed away from Berkeley. The whole area is radicalized. But that does not make them violent. On the other hand a lot of the attackers are not the self proclaimed anarchists. Go back and look at videos of Trump rallys and people being assaulted as they try to enter. These anarchist are giving everyone a bad taste. And not all of them are leftist. W keep seeing attacks that make no sense. Although I may disagree with some of you, I agree with Jessica on this one. There were anarchist here and some of the counter protestors were trying to help stop the violence. I am so glad I don't live in one of these areas. If you do I pray that you remain safe.
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CPT Jack Durish
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SSG Michael Hartsfield - This is the very story that was discredited by videos taken as the Congressional Black Caucus made their way through the crowds.
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There's violence on both sides. We've seen it here on RallyPoint numerous times and personally I think some users can really use a time from social media and get back in touch with the real world. People are looking for reasons to be pissed off rather than looking for ways to work together for the greater good. People are jumping off the deep end over the slightest misuse of a word or because someone does or does not do something they don't agree with.
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