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Posted on 10/08/2025 6:29:14 PM PDT by Milagros
"Antifa" (short for "anti-fascist") refers to a loosely organized, left-wing political movement primarily active in the United States and Europe, focused on opposing fascism, white supremacy, and far-right extremism. Descriptions vary significantly between sources due to ideological perspectives. Below is a comparative summary based on Wikipedia and Conservapedia entries.
| Aspect | Wikipedia (Neutral/Academic Perspective) | Conservapedia (Conservative Perspective) |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | A highly decentralized left-wing anti-fascist and anti-racist movement comprising autonomous groups and individuals, without formal leadership or structure. Often misapplied by conservatives as a catch-all for left-leaning protests. Not an organization but an ideology/movement. | An extreme left-wing fascist terrorist movement and international anarchist/Marxist-Leninist group dedicated to overthrowing the existing order. Portrayed as an intolerant hate group using "anti-fascism" as a guise for violence and mayhem, equivalent to a modern KKK or militant wing of the Democratic Party. Designated as a terrorist group in the U.S. |
| History | Roots in 1920s–1930s European anti-fascist resistance (e.g., German Antifaschistische Aktion). U.S. precursor in 1980s Anti-Racist Action (ARA) groups opposing skinheads and neo-Nazis. Modern form emerged in 2007 with Rose City Antifa in Portland; surged post-2016 Trump election, with ~200 groups by 2017, especially in the Pacific Northwest. | Early 1930s–1940s version was a genuine anti-fascist effort (e.g., Battle of Cable Street). Modern U.S. incarnation started in 1988 in Minneapolis/Toronto as ARA to counter neo-Nazis; tied to Soviet Comintern strategies and 1960s radicals (SDS, Weather Underground). Rose prominently at UC Berkeley post-2016 election; positioned as support for Black Lives Matter and a tool for Marxist revolution. |
| Ideology | Pan-leftist (anarchist, communist, socialist, etc.), anti-authoritarian, anti-capitalist, anti-racist, and anti-state. Rejects liberal democracy and electoral politics in favor of direct action against right-wing extremism. Views the state as complicit in fascism; united by opposition to white supremacy, not a unified vision for society. | Rooted in anarchism, Marxism-Leninism, and Cultural Marxism; anti-capitalist, anti-liberal, and anti-American (e.g., chants like "No borders! No USA at all!"). Hypocritically fascist itself, using violence to suppress free speech and target "colonizers" (often straight white males embracing capitalism/American values). Excludes traditional conservatives; quotes Hitler and seeks a "100-year plan" to remake society. |
| Activities | Mix of nonviolent (flyers, mutual aid, marches, doxing far-right figures) and militant direct actions (black bloc tactics, harassment, property damage, physical clashes) to disrupt far-right events. Examples: Counter-protests at Charlottesville (2017), Berkeley (2017), George Floyd protests (2020, mostly nonviolent). Engaged in disaster relief (e.g., Hurricane Harvey, 2017). Research shows most actions nonviolent. | Primarily violent riots, assaults, vandalism, and disruptions using weapons (e.g., bike locks, flamethrowers, fireworks). Dresses in black bloc for anonymity; targets conservatives/Trump supporters as "Nazis." Examples: 2020 BLM riots (smashing windows, burning churches), Portland courthouse attacks (2020–2021), infiltrating Jan. 6 Capitol riot (2021). Involved in no-go zones like Seattle's CHOP (2020) with extortion; ties to cartels and PKK. |
| Notable Controversies | Criticized by left and right for violence (e.g., condemned by Pelosi, Biden); right-wing figures (Trump, Barr) sought terrorist designation (2020 pledge; 2025 executive order, legally challenged as overreach). Hoaxes/false flags (e.g., fake Antifa manuals, blaming for Jan. 6 or Floyd protests—debunked by FBI). Linked to 0–1 murders (1994–2020) vs. hundreds by far-right extremists; FBI sees it as low terrorism risk compared to white supremacists. | Hypocrisy and bigotry (e.g., protecting sex offenders like "JoJo" Rosenbaum; killing Black youths in CHOP). Specific incidents: Dayton shooting (2019), Portland murder of Aaron Danielson (2020), assaults on Jews/Marines. Blamed for false flags (e.g., Charlottesville); enabled by Democrats/media (e.g., Harris fundraising for rioters). Trump/Barr pushed Anti-Riot Act enforcement; criticized for infiltrating Capitol and receiving lenient sentences. SPLC/ADL/Wikipedia accused of downplaying as non-hate group. |
Note: Information based on Wikipedia and Conservapedia entries as of October 8, 2025.
Grok still uses liberal Wikipedia as “neutral”.
…and “academic!”
Yea.
Vociferously opposing fascism while at the same time violently perpetrating it.
When Wokepedia first arrived, I used it for just a few minutes, recognized the MOUNTAINS of horsepuckey, haven’t used it since.
Antifa- Anti First Amendment
Garbage in, garbage out.
And why are they pronouncing it ‘An TEE fa’?
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And it only gotten worse
Thanks for citing Conservapedia. We need some sanity
I’m not reading it but does it mention they’re a bunch of faggots?
*2011:
Occupy Wall Strer (OWS)
*2016:
(Angry after Trump was elected)
Anarchists, leftists.
*2020:
BLM riots
*2021-2025:
Other anarchists, Trans activists, “palestine” fascists, etc.
How does this tell me why they are pronouncing it ‘An TEE fa’?
Yet, trying to actually access articles is usually met with “cannot access” on the first try.
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