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Anarchists pepper spray conservative leader (AP calls them 'anarchists', but no mention of 'Antifa')
Associated Press ^ | 8/27/2017 | Staff

Posted on 08/29/2017 7:59:10 AM PDT by simpson96

Edited on 08/29/2017 10:26:29 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Black-clad anarchists at a protest in Berkeley have attacked at least five people including the leader of a politically conservative group who canceled an event the day before in San Francisco amid fears violence would break out.

The protesters who wore hoods to conceal their identities chased Patriot Prayer group leader Joey Gibson from Sunday's rally in a Berkeley park. As Gibson backed away with his hands in the air, the protesters pepper sprayed him.


(Excerpt) Read more at abc10.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: anarchists; antifa; antifaviolence; berkeley; joeygibson; patriotprayer

1 posted on 08/29/2017 7:59:10 AM PDT by simpson96
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To: simpson96

Only a matter of time before the shooting starts. Unfortunately, the cops will be in the way.


2 posted on 08/29/2017 8:01:37 AM PDT by DownInFlames
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To: simpson96

I thought the proper press term was “peace activists”.

(rolls eyes)


3 posted on 08/29/2017 8:06:07 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd
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To: simpson96

“Anarchists” draws attention away from the left.

A general purpose term.


4 posted on 08/29/2017 8:12:45 AM PDT by headstamp 2 (Ignorance is reparable, stupid is forever)
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To: simpson96

I’ve noticed this— they are now “black clad anarchists”, despite the fact that they are carrying hammer/sickle flags and ANTIFA signs. Obviously the left is trying to distract the nature of the conflict— instead of an honest presentation of Communist vs. Anti-Communist it becomes (anarchist and reasonable people) vs. Nazis.


5 posted on 08/29/2017 8:17:07 AM PDT by LambSlave
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To: simpson96

My preference is Alt-Left. The left absolutely HATES that term, to the point of denying that the Alt-Left even exists.

We need to make that term very, very, common.


6 posted on 08/29/2017 8:19:12 AM PDT by BobL (In Honor of the NeverTrumpers, I declare myself as FR's first 'Imitation NeverTrumper')
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To: simpson96

Begin pointing this stuff publicly with the media—the way they report it says they’re just fine with the violence as long as it’s one sided. And why no progress on nailing the people behind Antifa?


7 posted on 08/29/2017 8:21:35 AM PDT by Tench_Coxe
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To: simpson96

Calling them what they are.


8 posted on 08/29/2017 8:23:19 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: BobL

I like Ctrl-Left. Clever, and very descriptive. Alt-Right is an alternate perspective, that one is free to embrace or reject that offers freedom and prosperity for all. Ctrl-Left represents something that will be imposed on you, and will control you and limit your freedom and rights.


9 posted on 08/29/2017 8:24:02 AM PDT by LambSlave
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To: simpson96

Antifa are punks who one day will meet their match if we wanted to do so. The problem is most conservatives have much to lose which includes jobs,family and actually pursuing a real degree in college. I would break these SOB’s in half with many of my Vet friends. We are not stupid to realize that we would be singled out,arrested and media raped. A criminal record is a badge of honor for the leftist scum and deep pockets bails them out and gets them lawyered up. We don’t have that luxury. I do know Antifa needs to be CRUSHED and PUNISHED SEVERELY. Maybe we can contract out some Motor Cycle Gangs or cut to the chase with CWII.


10 posted on 08/29/2017 8:51:37 AM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: simpson96

THIS IS ANOTHER INTENTIONAL BOLD FACED LIE FROM THE LIBERAL MEDIA. NANCY AND THE MAYORS OF BERKELEY AND SAN FRANCISCO ABSOLUTELY KNOW THIS IS A LIE BUT CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND REPEAT THIS LIE TO RATIONALIZE AND JUSTIFY THE VIOLENCE OF THE FAR LEFT ANDIFA ARMED TERRORISTS. THEY CONTINUE TO TELL THIS LIE SO THEY CAN BLAME THE RIGHT FOR SOMETHING THAT RIGHT HAS NOT DONE.

The first big lie is that antifa is attacking nazi’s and the KKK. In the mass majority of their violent attacks there have been no nazi’s or KKK present. Antifa shows up to initiate violence, cause violence, and be violent, and will attack who ever is there in reaching that goal even if they have to attack Law Enforcement.

At this point in time antifa’s favorite target is a christian moderate liberal man and the group he represents have zero to do with the nazi’s or KKK.

This man who leads this movement is an authentic liberal moderate who has refused to fight, who has actively eliminated all radicals from both sides at his protests, and who carries the message of no violence and peaceful conversation.

This man has met with the major political players in Portland, and the Bay area and they know exactly who he really is and what his message is.

After obtaining and verifying this knowledge these same Mayors restricted the ability of Law Enforcement to protect this man and his organized, peaceful, legally permitted, and totally unarmed demonstrators. This mayor ordered law enforcement stand down enabled the first strike terroristic armed violent attacks against this group by antifa.

The major news media, these mayors, and even good “ooooold” nancy are all continuing to push their huge bold faced lie with the intent of enabling, permitting, and protecting antifa as they continue to violently deprive and deny American Citizens of their civil, constitutional, and human rights.

These people whom API call conservatives are not even conservative, they are not Nazi’s nor are they KKK. They are peaceful American citizens and they demonstrate for, pray for, and preach peace and open calm rational conversation.

Here is the kicker, they also stand tall against the political violence of Antifa therefore antifa and antifa supporters hate them. They support the civil, constitutional, and human rights of all Americans that antifa is bound and determined to violently destroy.

When you hear the big lies next time about this group being bad people and conservatives, look very hard at who is delivering that lie and you will find who is supporting and enabling the first strike terroristic UN-AMERICAN violence of Antifa.


11 posted on 08/29/2017 8:54:47 AM PDT by oldenuff35
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To: simpson96

The label Anarchist is a mask just like the one on their face.

They are COMMUNISTS!


12 posted on 08/29/2017 8:56:39 AM PDT by joshua c (To disrupt the system, we must disrupt our lives)
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To: simpson96

Notice to violent anti-American evil people:

I would prefer getting off this planet without killing you.

I know, “you can’t always get what you want.”

5.56mm


13 posted on 08/29/2017 9:04:27 AM PDT by M Kehoe
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To: simpson96
That black-clad face-masked bat-wielding anarchists at a protest in Berkeley can finally be referred to as anarchists, enemies domestic and worse than the KKK they are often compared to is progress of a kind, I suppose.

But why this insane undisciplined growing de facto criminal gang has been allowed to breed at all is mind-boggling...

Soros?

14 posted on 08/30/2017 5:18:17 PM PDT by publius911 (Seriously??)
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To: headstamp 2

They can be both, I would add “paid,” two-legged animals masquerading as empathic sensitives with baseball bats....


15 posted on 08/30/2017 5:30:54 PM PDT by publius911 (Seriously??)
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To: BobL
The left absolutely HATES that term,

GREAT FIND.
"Alt left" it is then... Black masks, baseball bats and all...

16 posted on 08/30/2017 5:38:43 PM PDT by publius911 (Seriously??)
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To: DownInFlames
Unfortunately, the cops will be in the way.

Not 44%&&**&+%$@!^ Likely, unless the cops are allowed to shoot the Alt-Left as necessary, the black-masked Antifa two-legged animals...

17 posted on 08/30/2017 5:47:46 PM PDT by publius911 (Seriously??)
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To: shanover

What he said...


18 posted on 08/30/2017 6:11:18 PM PDT by publius911 (Seriously??)
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