10) Example: Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, posts antisemitic memes attacking "globalists":https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Netanyahus-son-lashes-out-via-internet-again-504620 …
Show this thread
-
19) We see the same thing happening with nationalism. That's how groups like the Proud Boys are able to recruit non-white members while still organizing alongside open white nationalists like the 211 Bootboys, Identity Evropa, and Emily Youcis.
Show this thread
20) Race is a powerful organizing platform for the far right, but it's not the only one. However, when racist groups are allowed in spaces unchecked, their philosophy spreads.
-
-
21) So while the Proud Boys-- as an organization-- are not explicitly white nationalist, their members aren't opposed to it. This is "Daily Shoah" host Mike Peinovich talking about his friendship with Gavin McInnes and the membership of the Proud Boys.pic.twitter.com/RIi9ZhHMXK
Show this thread -
22) This is how fascism creeps in, folks. You refuse to call the Proud Boys dangerous because they don't wear swastikas. But they're still fascists.
Show this thread -
23) They hate trans people, Muslims, and immigrants just as much as the 1930s fascists ever hated Jewish folks, Romani people, disabled people, and LGBTQIA people. They just call themselves "Western chauvinists" instead of "white supremacists."
Show this thread -
24) We can beat them back, people, but it's going to take all of us working together. I'll be dropping the names and employment information of more Proud Boys starting next week, and I need your help. Call their employers. Show them that hate has consequences.
Show this thread -
25) Not everyone can be in the streets, literally fighting fascists. But almost all of us can reach out to get a fascist fired. A successful anti-fascist movement needs a broad base. You are part of it. Getting fascists fired is self-defense. ¡No pasarán! </thread>
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.