" worshippers " like this armed group invading the city of Portland and occupying a park are just innocent church going families and not a violent militia there to mob people if they are left unchecked.

        • Nakoichi [they/them]
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          3 years ago

          Also, like if someone had that on their person and not just hastily spray painted on a makeshift riot shield I would immediately assume they're a plant.

          • GalaxyBrain [they/them]
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            3 years ago

            You know how feds in the 60s are depicted in pop culture as stiff jawed suit wearing squares who could never hope to understand the youths? Those guys actually managed to infiltrate somewhat competently, them being this lazy is either really good for us or really bad cause they know they don't even have to try anymore.

            • Nakoichi [they/them]
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              3 years ago

              It's good for us in a way. It's bad that a lot of people that are new to direct action and the left in general may not know what to look out for and it can compromise whole groups of protesters, but if there is a major catalyst for radicalization again like last year then it might be easier for keen eyed folks to limit their ability to disrupt/compromise.

              • GalaxyBrain [they/them]
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                3 years ago

                There's also just less need to actually do so in meatspace where it's way easier to be sussed out and compromised. Online feds can just switch to a new account.