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Lead Data Scientist, activist, survivor. Was actually assaulted by an actual right-wing terrorist. Opinions belong only to me, especially the bad ones. she/they

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    1. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      At one point we went down to Market Street to observe. We saw smoke trails coming out of the park. They had started throwing smoke bombs. One hit the Wells Fargo sign and a shower of sparks erupted. The dent it left is still visible on the sign today.

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    2. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      The police started moving in. Waves of people flooded towards us. We retreated to Justice Park. That was the only place we had firepower. It was the only safe place to be. Anywhere else and we were afraid of getting jumped.

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    3. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      The weirdest part of the day was the ice cream truck. Like Someone rolled up a fucking ice cream truck to sell ice cream to counterprotestors. Someone was patrolling the corner with a Kriss Vector and the next person had a fucking Klondike bar, like what??

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    4. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      We made our way to the other park at one point after the Nazis had been cleared out. They were all driving like dicks. A truck peeled out and sped at a group of demonstrators at one point. Right then we should have known.

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    5. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      When the request for local support for Friendship Court came, it made sense for me to leave the downtown area in that group. When we saw the other march on Water Street it was the first moment that felt good all weekend. It lasted less than ten minutes.

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    6. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      Engage only if attacked first with lethal force. Do not fire if your range isn't clear. Do not fire if you can't see your target. Get the camera rolling but don't show victims. Those were the rules I had for myself.

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    7. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      You can't prepare for the pools of blood. The anguished faces contorted with pain. The feeling of relief of linking back with your partner after getting separated from them. The screams are silent. You can hear them but you can't remember them.

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    8. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      Establish a perimeter. Form a medic wall. Open up lanes for first responders. Deconflict. Watch for secondary attacks against responders. Headcount your crew.

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    9. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      By the time the attack happened, we had formed a group of about eight people, all locals, committed to getting each other home safe. The walk back was like nothing else. We had to go the long way. Back up to downtown. Around the pavilion. Over the Belmont Bridge.

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    10. Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      We walked in a formation, last person walking backwards to watch for another car attack.

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      Emily G‏Verified account @EmilyGorcenski 27 Dec 2017

      Tell me it wasn't war. Tell me it wasn't terrorism. I dare you.

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        2. Sarah Kendzior‏Verified account @sarahkendzior 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          I remember you warning what would happen in Charlottesville far in advance, and people ignoring or downplaying it. I'm so sorry you endured this and I appreciate you speaking out then and now.

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        3. HANDMAID‏ @sapienist 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @sarahkendzior @EmilyGorcenski

          I second that.

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        2. HANDMAID‏ @sapienist 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          CivilWar2.0 They have been explicit about relitigating it and saying it's not over. Historical reenactments should be banned for a century at least now. Bloody drilling for the Purge.

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        1. Alexandraah! Scarin’‏ @alexandraerin 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @andygtants

          *was killed** **By the Nazis*** ***Who would kill whoever they thought they could get away with, if they thought they could get away with it. Because, for instance, they encountered no resistance when they rallied.

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        1. Philip Tucker‏ @thephiliptucker 28 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          It is war and most of all, it is terrorism. The FBI knows that and our so-called leaders know that. The fact that they are only to call those who fight it terrorists is utterly frightening and it damn well should be.

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        1. GlimmeryGlass‏ @GlimmeryG 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          Thank you for your witness testimony.

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        1. Carolyn Boyle‏ @accidntlmystic 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          This amazing thread is a powerful work of art. Thank you for sharing it. @page88

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        1. Rhondia Katz  🇯🇲‏ @RhondiaK 28 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          This whole thread broke my heart. Thank you for sharing your story, and for being there. Much love and respect to you and your partner.

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        1. marissa‏ @Mskiddo06 28 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          Emily thank you for sharing your events and the memories you carry. I hope in some way it opens people eyes to what hate can do.

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        1. Marco Rogers‏ @polotek 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          ✊🏾

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        2. Deborah‏ @debi66 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          So many of us stand ready. The Nazis and this trump-Russia coup on our country WILL NOT WIN.

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        3. Cassius‏ @casskid38 28 Dec 2017
          Replying to @debi66 @EmilyGorcenski

          But Trump is already the President.

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        4. Deborah‏ @debi66 28 Dec 2017
          Replying to @casskid38 @EmilyGorcenski

          For now. He is not dictator yet. And there are many working hard & willing to fight to see that that does not happen.

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        1. Debora Elliott‏ @DeboraMorf 28 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          Great thread Emily. It is extremism at its worst, mob mentality. Sad to see your home town hijacked in this way.

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        1. Odd Villain‏ @yendorcire 28 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          I'm so sorry for our loss. I salute your courage. This reads like combat. God help us.

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        1. Mark Henshall‏ @littleaussiegek 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          Great thread mate.

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        2. Top Pundit‏ @unpaidpundit 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @EmilyGorcenski

          Why did the Bolshevik left come to violently engage the white nationalists? The Bolsheviks did not have a permit to demonstrate. The Bolsheviks could have held their own rally on another date.

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        3. 10thMtnDivisionChamp‏ @Kristinetweets 27 Dec 2017
          Replying to @unpaidpundit @EmilyGorcenski

          Because if you give those animals an inch, they take a mile, and a mile is harder to get back.They’ve been in retreat since that day.

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