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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsShit storm brewing in Berkeley tomorrow
This will not end well for either side...
The "Alt-Right" is coming back to Berkeley...
But we will gladly escort them back out! Let's come together to enjoy music, food, speakers, and each other's company while we drown out the embarrassing attempts of racists and nationalists to display their hate-fueled support for Trump. Let's fill MLK park with our resilient bodies before these bigots can even show their faces, prevent their rally, and send the message that we aren't down with the hate — all while enjoying dope beats and delicious BBQ. ??
We gonna cook the fash out of Berkeley!
WHAT TO BRING:
#1 YOUR CREW ?? - Do not come alone! It is crucial to bring your friends so that you can have each other's backs if something were to go down. Even though our goal is to shut down the pro-Trump rally before it can even happen, there is a pattern of fascists and Trump supporters coming armed to rallies and attacking anti-racists, especially targetting Black, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming people.*
#2 A MASK?? - Masking up or otherwise concealing your identity helps protect you from the alt-right and the state. There is a risk of the alt-right doxxing individuals for the purposes of online harassment campaigns which can lead to off-line consequences. You also want to assure the state does not identify you so they cannot target you for repression later on. Consider bringing an extra mask in case someone else might need one!
#3 FOOD (if you can)?? - Bring food to share if you can, but no worries if you can't!
*In the last year, emboldened by Trump's hate campaign, we have seen an intense rise in white supremacist activity and targetted attacks. From burning Black churches to vandalizing Mosques, there is no limit to how low these bigots will stoop. And we have seen the horrors they commit when confronted in the streets. From the shooting of a GDC member in Seattle at a Milo Yiannopoulos protest to the 7 people (almost all of whom were Black or Trans) stabbed by neo-nazis on June 26th, 2016 at the state's capital — Trump supporters and the far-right aren't hesitant to commit heinous acts of violence. After all, they have the support of the white-supremacist State and the badged goons! So while we're out there enjoying ourselves, let's remember to be careful, keep our eyes peeled and have each other's backs.
https://www.facebook.com/events/145195709341894
Berkeley fears repeat of violence at planned pro-Trump rally
The Berkeley farmers’ market has been open for business every Saturday for 30 years, save the time gale-force winds shut it down. But it will be closed Saturday, as organizers fear the fallout from a second pro-President Trump rally in as many months near the market’s home.
The people who run the Ecology Center Farmers’ Market next to Civic Center Park decided this week not to set up their stalls Saturday because of concerns of more violence from the rally, which is set to start at noon in the park near Berkeley City Hall, said Martin Bourque, the market’s executive director.
The closure was the clearest sign of concern among businesses and residents about a rally being organized by a loose collective of far-right groups. One of them, Oath Keepers, which says it will provide security, has been categorized as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Farmers-market-to-close-as-Berkeley-braces-for-11072774.php
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Thomas Hurt
(13,934 posts)peaceful protesters should be bringing their phones and recording any people committing violence.
For that matter fn masks are just an enabler to mob mentality.
RandySF
(77,773 posts)Is the ever-present gang of middle-class "anarchists" who come dressed in black with the sole purpose of causing destruction. I should never advocate balance, but I wish protest organizers would kick the shit out of them and send them back to their parents' basements.
Henry Krinkle
(208 posts)It may or may not happen at tomorrows protest, but when it does happen, you can bet the first thing
they'll do once their middle class or well off parents bail them out, is cry about it and on their iPhones, Twitter,
Instagram, etc.
stlsaxman
(9,236 posts)The First Amendment. Entirely.
alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)
still_one
(98,883 posts)RandySF
(77,773 posts)AntiFascist
(13,649 posts)Pro-Trump rallies at this point in time should be protested, but please be careful because you know how the ultra-radical groups (false flag?) like to infiltrate, and the East Bay police have no problem using tear gas, rubber bullets, flash grenades, etc.
brush
(61,033 posts)are slim pickings for them in left-leaning Berkeley.
They're just trying to pick a fight for publicity.
AntiFascist
(13,649 posts)the "Oathkeepers" are all about protecting their right to free speech. They should keep in mind that the Left has every right to express their disapproval as well. I just hope the people in black realize that if they are the ones picking a fight, and it is caught on video, then it serves the alt-right's purposes.
creeksneakers2
(7,822 posts)Its a good idea to protest the Alt-right but trying to close down their First Amendment rights is wrong.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)Ah, yes, let's drum up that "authoritarian, censorship-happy liberal ninnies hate free speech and the 1st Amendment" narrative, shall we?
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)Engaging them implies they are relevant.
alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)
People still give a fuck about Milo? His 15 minutes are long up.
You one of his boosters? Get a real job, homie. Dude ain't never gonna pay you. He's broke.