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In reply to the discussion: Non-violent tactics and moral high-ground [View all]I certainly prefer these scumbags to just get crushed in the court of public opinion and they slink off.
But Nazis are an existential threat to many people. We know what Nazis do when they get power. I do not think we can afford to put them on the same level as other political opponents. And I do think we need to be prepared to meet their force with force, if necessary.
I do not advocate riot, or vandalism. But I do not think we should allow these asshats to get the idea that they can cause fear and intimidation without consequence.
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No. They didn't do the same thing. If, when 100 nazis show up, we show up with 5000, and
Squinch
Aug 2017
#5
Showing up with 65,853,516 against their 62,984,825 put a Nazi sympathizer in the Whitehouse
Orrex
Aug 2017
#12
You keep saying that King was not non-violent. He never acted against his non-violence message.
Squinch
Aug 2017
#21
Did Dr. King ever shoot anyone? Did he ever stray from his message of non-violence?
Squinch
Aug 2017
#26
What you are describing about the image of liberals is a good description of the image of
Squinch
Aug 2017
#6
Did he ever violently defend himself? Did he pull one of those guns in Selma? Did they
Squinch
Aug 2017
#15
To quote Stokely Carmichael, Nonviolence only works if your enemy has a conscience.
backscatter712
Aug 2017
#11
Who turned the tide? Was it Charmichael or King? There is no question that violence is justified
Squinch
Aug 2017
#17