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The scoop on Antifa from Discover the Networks: Antifa
"Conclusion: The Antifa movement and its foot soldiers can rightfully be categorized as a special-operations unit of the modern Communist Left. The movement's professed mission is to beat back the forces of “fascism,” which it falsely and slanderously equates with conservatism. By drawing that equivalence, Antifa hopes to persuade many Americans to reject their allegedly racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic culture, and to instead embrace Marxism as the only doctrine that is ultimately capable of creating a more perfect society."
"Antifa's propensity for using violence as a means of silencing its enemies is particularly significant. Utterly rejecting any notion of a free and open exchange of ideas, the movement views anyone who holds a contrary political perspective as The Enemy that must be crushed by any means necessary. This obvious reality corroborates what Jonah Goldberg points out in Liberal Fascism: the very close relationship that exists between fascism and communism:"
"Fascism, properly understood, is not a phenomenon of the right at all. Instead, it is, and always has been, a phenomenon of the left. This fact … is obscured in our time by the equally mistaken belief that fascism and communism are opposites. In reality, they are closely related, historical competitors for the same constituents, seeking to dominate and control the same social space. … In terms of their theory and practice, the differences are minimal."
"Thus, in the final analysis, it can accurately be said that the Antifa communists who so passionately denounce fascism, are in fact fascists themselves."
Also, Antifa: America's New Brown Shirts
"Conclusion: The foot soldiers of the Antifa movement function as a special operations unit of the modern Communist Left.
Antifa’s propensity for violence makes its mere threat to show up for an event—as in the case of Ann Coulter’s scheduled April 27, 2017 speech at Berkeley—grounds for cancelling it. Thus, the movement has become the most extreme threat against free speech, particularly on college campuses, in America."
"Utterly rejecting any notion of a free and open exchange of ideas, Antifa views anyone who holds a political perspective contrary to its hardcore radical view of America as a contaminated society, as The Enemy that must be crushed by any means necessary.
Antifa is thus a real-time confirmation of the dangerously fraternal relationship between fascism and communism noted by Jonah Goldberg and other observers. "Fascism, properly understood," Goldberg points out, "is not a phenomenon of the right at all. Instead, it is, and always has been, a phenomenon of the left. This fact … is obscured in our time by the equally mistaken belief that fascism and communism are opposites. In reality, they are closely related, historical competitors for the same constituents, seeking to dominate and control the same social space."
"So it is for Antifa: neo-communists who are at the same time fascist antifascists. Understanding this apparent paradox-and combatting the agenda of a movement willing to engage in civil war against those it regards as "deplorable" -is an increasingly urgent requirement for American politics in the near future."
Also, James Woods chimes in: Verified account, @RealJamesWoods "Prosecute under #RICO. Organizing for the purpose of mayhem and destabilizing the rule of law. #Thugs #Anitifa"
And don't forget "colluding to overthrow the US govt."
Remember anybody can file a RICO---lotsa DIY how-to's on the internet.
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Very valuable quotes and links — thank you, Art in Idaho!