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Antifascists, according to their own doctrine, fight fascism. Sounds simple enough. Granted, members of the loosely organized Antifa movement define “fascism” vaguely — to include not just Nazis and neo-Nazis, but also white supremacists, white nationalists and the broader population of racists. As for the fighting, Antifa takes that part of the doctrine literally. Claiming that even a small public gathering of fascists is a threat to freedom, the movement condones physical violence against them. Its anonymous, black-clad members routinely crash far-right demonstrations to brawl. So — you might expect that when Antifa can’t find any fascists, it has nothing...

On Saturday evening, NBC News correspondent Cal Perry and his camera crew were assaulted by a group of violent Antifa members in Charlottesville, VA. Antifa claimed they were there to promote safety during the one year anniversary of Heather Heyer’s death, but video footage shows this to be the opposite. “Protester,” NBC reporter Perry tweeted, “very aggressive with media.” Protesters very aggressive with media. #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/CSYNyvBbeG — Cal Perry (@CalNBC) August 12, 2018 Roughly twenty minutes later, Perry posted footage of a far-left activist attacking his camera saying, “Fu**, snitch A**, B**ch F**k you.” “Fu** you, snitch ass news bitch....