Can we just pause and appreciate the fact that Biden understands "Antifa is an idea not an organization"?
To the right wingers who came here to call Antifa a terrorist org. Hi, I& #39;m Beau. I& #39;m a literal expert on political violence and terrorism.
Let me break this down into crayons.
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Let me break this down into crayons.
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Does being a racist make you terrorist? No, it makes you an asshole.
Are there racist terror groups? Of course.
An ideology alone does not create a terrorist.
Are there racist terror groups? Of course.
An ideology alone does not create a terrorist.
In theory:
A terrorist must unlawfully use violence or the threat of violence to influence those beyond the immediate area to achieve a political, religious, ideological, or monetary goal.
A terrorist must unlawfully use violence or the threat of violence to influence those beyond the immediate area to achieve a political, religious, ideological, or monetary goal.
Acts attributed to "Antifa" are localized and not designed to influence policy. Not influencing those beyond the immediate area.
Legally:
Membership in an any org without participation in an illegal act is protected speech. Only foreign orgs can really be designated.
Pretty please, with a cherry, get your Nazi apologist rears off my profile.
Membership in an any org without participation in an illegal act is protected speech. Only foreign orgs can really be designated.
Pretty please, with a cherry, get your Nazi apologist rears off my profile.