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Ellison tweet on Antifa handbook and Trump draws criticism
Star Tribune ^ | 1/4/2018

Posted on 01/06/2018 1:39:11 AM PST by Altura Ct.

Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison is drawing criticism for calling attention to a book that critics say condones a left-leaning group using violence in clashes with white supremacists.

Ellison, the deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee, posted a photo on Twitter Wednesday of himself posing with the book "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook." The book calls violence during counter-protests "a small though vital sliver of anti-fascist activity."

Ellison's post said the book should "strike fear into the heart" of President Donald Trump. The tweet, which drew more than 8,000 comments and more than 2,500 retweets, drew pushback from Republicans, who have criticized the movement's at-times violent disruptions of speaking engagements and white supremacist rallies.

Minnesota GOP Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan said Ellison's post amounted to complicity in a movement "that continues to threaten the well-being of Republicans in Minnesota and around the country."

(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; US: Minnesota
KEYWORDS: antifa; dnc; dncbrownshirts; dncstrategy; electionviolence; jennifercarnahan; keithellison; militantleft; minnesota; voterintimidation

1 posted on 01/06/2018 1:39:11 AM PST by Altura Ct.
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To: Altura Ct.

In my 59 years I have yet to see a white supremacist rally or event? I used to see Robert Byrd on CSPAN2?


2 posted on 01/06/2018 1:45:31 AM PST by blackdog
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To: Altura Ct.
Ellison speaks for the Democrat-Socialist Potty. Yes, we Koran!
3 posted on 01/06/2018 1:53:41 AM PST by windsorknot
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To: Altura Ct.
a book that critics say condones a left-leaning group using violence in clashes with white supremacists.

Antifa has called President Bush a fascist (YEARS ago), the police fascists, and FReepers (by name) fascists.

They are a militant violent hate group. Ask them about Israel and watch the antisemitism fly. Ask them about Christians and watch the antitheism fly. Ask them about muslims and they will expound upon injustices, diversity, etc.

4 posted on 01/06/2018 1:54:46 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Did Barack Obama denounce Communism and dictatorships when he visited Cuba as a puppet of the State?)
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To: a fool in paradise

“left-leaning”. So they are moderate left?

WTF do Left Wing Extremists look like?

There is NO level of violence or totalitarian Communist government that the Left is willing to denounce. 100 million dead? But look at the cultural change!


5 posted on 01/06/2018 1:56:32 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Did Barack Obama denounce Communism and dictatorships when he visited Cuba as a puppet of the State?)
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To: Altura Ct.

“Ellison’s post said the book should “strike fear into the heart” of President Donald Trump. “

Well, that was the goal. However now that Trump froze funding for “activities” like this one and the last “big protest” disbanded because not enough people showed up, Ellison fails in his attempt to gin up fear.


6 posted on 01/06/2018 2:06:50 AM PST by ransomnote
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To: Altura Ct.

Keith Ellison has always been pro-terrorist. His support for Antifa terrorists should not have surprised anyone.


7 posted on 01/06/2018 2:11:20 AM PST by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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To: Altura Ct.

Americans do not fear moslems ... and if moslems act out their religion ... Americans will answer with their religion ....


8 posted on 01/06/2018 2:12:17 AM PST by no-to-illegals (..There is no difference between liberals/rinos/moslems/illegals/lamestream media ...)
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To: Altura Ct.

Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison is drawing criticism for calling attention to a book that critics say condones a left-leaning group using violence in clashes with white supremacists

So people of all races that own a business and have their windows broke and store burnt are white supremacist? So people of all races driving down the street that are blocked and harassed are white supremacists? What utter nonsense.


9 posted on 01/06/2018 2:14:24 AM PST by 48th SPS Crusader (I am an American. Not a Republican or a Democrat)
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To: Altura Ct.

Antifa=Communists

That is why the book is red......their own little red book.

This is the Obama arm of the DNC that denied Hillary the nomination in 2008 and embarked on neutering the US around the world. They want us subjugated to the UN and EU......the global socialists.


10 posted on 01/06/2018 2:20:50 AM PST by Erik Latranyi (Democrats want to shut down gov't to help non-citizens.....this is why they lose!)
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To: Altura Ct.

You’re surprised that a Mohammedan supports violence?


11 posted on 01/06/2018 2:21:51 AM PST by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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To: Altura Ct.

Did Tucker start something?


12 posted on 01/06/2018 2:26:00 AM PST by o-n-money (We should rename California to Newer Mexico.)
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To: Altura Ct.
Keith Ellison is the camel's nose.


13 posted on 01/06/2018 3:45:48 AM PST by Vlad The Inhaler (United We Stand, Divided We Fall. Remember That Diversity Is The Opposite Of Unity.)
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To: 48th SPS Crusader
So people of all races that own a business and have their windows broke and store burnt are white supremacist?
So people of all races driving down the street that are blocked and harassed are white supremacists?
What utter nonsense.

Truth and details don't really matter to people like Keith Ellison and most other democrats.

Their strategy is to create fear, jealousy and animosity and inculcate hate.

Their objective to keep people at each other's throats while they implement their own agendas.

"United we stand, divided we fall."

They want America to fall.


14 posted on 01/06/2018 4:06:53 AM PST by Vlad The Inhaler (United We Stand, Divided We Fall. Remember That Diversity Is The Opposite Of Unity.)
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To: Altura Ct.

But, But, The ‘Blue Wave’ HAHA.


15 posted on 01/06/2018 4:43:05 AM PST by CMailBag
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To: Altura Ct.

Ellison is a MUSLIM Nothing he says has any importance to me.


16 posted on 01/06/2018 7:26:13 AM PST by ridesthemiles
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To: Altura Ct.

White Supremacist = Non-socialist


17 posted on 01/06/2018 8:58:03 AM PST by Vaduz (women and children to be impacted the most.)
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To: Altura Ct.

Why is this Ellison tweet not construed as a direct threat against the POTUS?


18 posted on 01/06/2018 2:56:14 PM PST by nicollo (I said no!)
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To: Altura Ct.

Ellison the Muzzlime is a traitor in our midst. If he is one with ANTIFA, he is likely guilty of sedition. Needs to be investigated.


19 posted on 01/06/2018 4:33:53 PM PST by EinNYC
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