Jesse Spafford on Twitter: "@CathyYoung63 I understand your concern about Russia and its fascist elements, but I don't think that justifies downplaying Ukraine fascism."

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Jesse Spafford ‏@jessespafford 21 Mar 2014

Note the total whitewashing of Right Sector: A group "some view" (who?!) as fascists, supposedly because of some pedantic historical point.
Jesse Spafford ‏@jessespafford 21 Mar 2014

Half of the description of the group is about them reaching out to the Jews! This is like framing the KKK in terms of its charity work.
Jesse Spafford ‏@jessespafford 21 Mar 2014

It also takes the fascists at their word--a move that any journalist with a bit of ethical integrity would never have done @CathyYoung63
Jesse Spafford ‏@jessespafford 21 Mar 2014

The leadership of fascist groups will say whatever is needed to maintain some legitimacy. It's the rank-and-file that defines the movement.
Jesse Spafford ‏@jessespafford 21 Mar 2014

And they want "national socialism... Not like under Hitler, but in our own way, a little bit like that." http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26394980 …
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Jesse Spafford ‏@jessespafford 21 Mar 2014

There are the people that @CathyYoung63 and @davidfrum are rushing to defend and (transparently) whitewash. Shameful.
Cathy Young ‏@CathyYoung63 21 Mar 2014

@jessespafford @davidfrum I assume this guy is in cahoots with "Nazis" too http://www.timesofisrael.com/crimeas-sole-rabbi-advises-jews-not-to-become-targets/ …
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Jesse Spafford ‏@jessespafford 21 Mar 2014

@CathyYoung63 I don't really understand what this is supposed to show. Are you pointing out the anti-semitic, pro-Svoboda graffiti?
Jesse Spafford ‏@jessespafford 21 Mar 2014

@CathyYoung63 Or are you suggesting that because a Rabbi opposes the Russian invasion, Right Sector aren't actually fascists?
Cathy Young ‏@CathyYoung63 21 Mar 2014

@jessespafford My prob. is w/"fascist" issue being used against a pro-Western gov't in Ukraine by ppl unconcerned w/Russ. groups like Nashi

@CathyYoung63 I understand your concern about Russia and its fascist elements, but I don't think that justifies downplaying Ukraine fascism.

8:48 PM - 21 Mar 2014

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