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applegrove

(129,075 posts) Fri Oct 24, 2025, 09:36 PM Oct 24

I think we need a protocol for how to handle people dressed as Nazis this halloween. [View all]

When dressing up as a Nazi for Halloween is even remotely acceptable then you know as a country we have lost the plot.

We can never normalize this:
— 50501: The Peopleâ€™s Movement âŒðŸ‘‘ (@50501movement.bsky.social) 2025-10-24T19:58:28.911Z

What should you do if you see one on the street, or one shows up at your door?

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I think we need a protocol for how to handle people dressed as Nazis this halloween. [View all] applegrove Oct 24 OP

It took some great women to bring that asshole down. Klarkashton Oct 24 #1

That is exactly what I was thinking..the women were throwing this guy out and the bros were no where Deuxcents Oct 24 #2

I got the impression the women were employees applegrove Oct 24 #3

The second one that got punched by the piece of shit Klarkashton Oct 24 #7

Okay. Yes. The first two who got in his face seemed like staff. applegrove Oct 24 #8

Not sure why "beat their asses" is so hard to remember, but here we are. WhiskeyGrinder Oct 24 #4

Nonviolent response, please. usonian Oct 24 #5

Glitter? applegrove Oct 24 #6

It's starting to look like 2017 again. Klarkashton Oct 24 #9

Hang all Nazis up like a pinata and hand out sticks. Solly Mack Oct 24 #10

I already have a plan -misanthroptimist Oct 24 #11

I wish I had a B-17. I could follow in my uncle's footsteps. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 24 #13

Go fund me? LOL -misanthroptimist Oct 24 #17

Defenestration Blues Heron Oct 24 #12

Depends on whether they are running for the US senate in Maine hardluck Oct 24 #14

It's an American tradition. LudwigPastorius Oct 24 #15

If they wear a Nazi uniform with a Donald Trump MASK, they get a pass from me!!! Jack Valentino Oct 24 #16

Someone who keeps an SS uniform around "for a costume" is a nazi. WhiskeyGrinder Oct 25 #21

Dressing up as Stephen Miller....people will just think Im a nazi nt msongs Oct 25 #18

While I agree and am horrified by anyone doing so--it is certainly possible some of our own... hlthe2b Oct 25 #19

Politely let them know that tattoos are the way to go... Behind the Aegis Oct 25 #20