Posted on 08/03/2025 6:46:49 AM PDT by Eleutheria5
Antifa has become one of the most polarizing forces in modern American politics. Labelled by critics as a violent extremist group and by supporters as anti-fascist defenders, its true identity lies somewhere between the headlines and the chaos in the streets. But where did Antifa come from, and how did it rise to prominence in the 21st century? In this episode, we trace Antifa's ideological roots back to pre-WWII Europe, where militant resistance groups first confronted fascist movements. We explore how those ideals evolved over decades and crossed into the U.S., merging with elements of anarchism, socialism, and direct-action activism. The video examines major flashpoints—from Berkeley to Portland—and how Antifa’s decentralized structure complicates efforts to define or confront it. Through investigative reporting, protest footage, and historical context, we break down how Antifa operates, what it believes, and the implications of labeling it a domestic terror threat. Is Antifa a legitimate resistance to authoritarianism—or a threat to civil discourse and public safety? Watch to decide for yourself. Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.
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Antifa = Democrats
Every Democrat national politician, in his heart, is an Antifa trying to stay hid.
I read a news report back at the time that Trump closed the Chinese Consulate in Houston as the Chinese military had around a hundred spies located there that were using TikTok and Huawei cell phones to identify, recruit, train and coordinate ANTIFA and BLM people to riot in 23 US cities.
Rise to prominence in the 21st century?
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Wouldn’t put it past them.
OMG. I used to own a Huawei. I hated it from day one. Crappiest phone ever. It’s a good thing it sucked, or it would have made me into an antifa. Don’t buy Huaweis!
If they were actually anti-fascist they would support MAGA.
I didn’t watch but the first sentence is wrong. Antifa is not all that polarizing because at least half the populace hasn’t even heard of It.
They really are fascists.
The truth is not somewhere in between. They are radical thugs. Mostly communists. There is nothing in between here. They would cause severe injury if they can. They teach your children on Monday and try to beat the skull of a policeman or MAGA hat wearer on Saturday. Some have spend months in jail for real crimes. Others sit in their mother’s basement playing Call of Duty all day. But what they really want to do is to hurt people. And cause damage.
Antifa = a mask for Communism.
It’s as anti-authoritarian as Bolshevism and Stalinism.
The movement seems to be on the wane, but there will always be losers who think the world can run on something-for-nothing.
Examples:
Alejandro Theodoro Orellana: Accused of distributing riot gear, specifically Bionic Face Shields, to suspected rioters during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, leading to his arrest on June 12, 2025, on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Civil Disorders.
He faced up to 10 years in prison but was released on a $5,000 bond the day after his arrest
On July 30, 2025, the Justice Department moved to dismiss the charges against him.
Joshua Ames Cartrette: Accused of assaulting a federal officer and kicking tear-gas canisters toward officers during an anti-ICE riot in Portland on June 14, 2025. He was federally charged but released without bail by a federal magistrate judge.
Ginovanni Joseph Brumbelow: Allegedly attacked a Customs and Border Protection agent with a wooden stake during an anti-ICE protest in Portland. He faces up to eight years in federal prison for felony assault of an officer but was released without bail.
Deni Jungic Wolf: Accused of punching a federal officer in the head during a standoff outside Portland’s ICE office on June 16, 2025, causing the officer’s mask to be dislodged and exposing him to pepper spray. She was charged with assault resulting in bodily injury, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years, but was released without bail.
Eli Victor McKenzie: Charged with failing to obey a lawful order during the June 16 anti-ICE riot in Portland. The Class C misdemeanor carries a maximum of 30 days in custody, and he was released without bail. The two-tiered justice system lives on...
Antifa is a rebranding of Anarchy. You will see the tags everywhere Antifa is.
They’re Communists who were funded by the Soviets pre WWII.
Antifa is a rebranding of Anarchy.
The anarchists play their role, of helping tear down society, so that it can be rebuilt in the Marxists’ image. But what they don’t realize is that when the Revolution does come, they will be first against the wall, because they will no longer be useful.
Not at al on the wane. Growing nationally. Just not getting as much press.
The war against “fascism” was started by none other than Stalin. And he did so as part of his ploy to cast himself as America’s ally in WWII.
Aunty-Fay, as I call them, has been around for a long time, doing exactly what they are doing now.
They essentially attack anyone and anything that is against communism, because they are communists. Plain and simple.
This is part of the strategy that Jan Kozak (communist tactician that turned Czech. communist) described in his book, “And Not a Shot is Fired.”
This strategy uses his technique of “Pressure from Above/Pressure from Below.” Communists put some politicians in power (Above) and then manufacture riots with lots of violence and fires (Below). The politicians then point to the violence and say they must compromise and give the rioters what they want.
This strategy is especially effective in countries where the communists are a tiny minority. But the actions and press reports make it sound like they are the overwhelming majority. So the majority stays inside and keeps its mouth shut, each individual feeling isolated and as though they are the last holdout.
And yes, the Aunty-Fay wussies are absolutely fascist in their techniques and in their goal.
Because Communism and Fascism are two sides of the same coin of iron-fisted Statist control.
And they both love to use “projection” against their enemies.
They are always the second group after the Capitalists are purged. They do not trust revolutionaries after the revolution.
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