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Portland far-right rally: police charge counterprotesters with batons drawn
The Guardian (UK) via Yahoo ^ | August 5th, 2018 | Jason Wilson

Posted on 08/05/2018 9:50:11 AM PDT by Mariner

A Patriot Prayer rally in Portland, Oregon has culminated in a police charge on counterprotesters, as a demonstration once again brought disorder and violence to the downtown area.

Two hours into the scheduled protest, police moved towards leftwing counterprotesters with batons drawn, and used dozens of “flash bang” stun grenades and rounds containing pepper spray.

As they moved on the counterprotest, Patriot Prayer marchers chanted “lock them up, lock them up”.

Portland police sent hundreds of officers in riot gear to the rally, and for most of the day they kept Patriot Prayer, led by Republican US Senate candidate Joey Gibson, separated from their opposition.

One part of the 1,000 strong counterprotest, billed as “PopMob”, included labor groups, a local Democratic Socialists of America chapter, clergy, community groups. There was also a large contingent of anti-fascists clad in “black bloc” clothing.

As the Patriot Prayer group marched, protesters followed at a distance through neighbouring streets. The charge happened on Southwest Columbia Street, several blocks south of Patriot Prayer’s original rallying point. Police claimed that protesters were throwing missiles at their lines.

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


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: Oregon
KEYWORDS: antifa; bolshevik
This is the most accurate of all the major media reports on the protest. But it still gives too much time and space for the left to lie about what happened.

Those of us who watched live via the KOIN embedded camera know the facts are: - There were no direct physical clashes between left and right. - Cops dispersed the left because they were throwing rocks and bottles at the cops. - The right was ready this time and could have cleared the streets of commies easily.

All the rest of the media is going with: "Police dispersed a riot and right-wing demonstration...again"

1 posted on 08/05/2018 9:50:11 AM PDT by Mariner
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To: Mariner

What exactly makes them “far right”, you may ask? Easy: they’re anywhere to the right of Stalin.


2 posted on 08/05/2018 9:52:38 AM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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To: Telepathic Intruder

The are characterized as “far right” because the media is not yet comfortable with calling them Nazis.

That, and because they dare to stand up for their Constitutional Rights of Free Speech and Free Assembly.

Not to mention their support for Trump and the Rule of Law.


3 posted on 08/05/2018 9:56:07 AM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner; goodnesswins; PROCON; VeryFRank; Clinging Bitterly; Rio; aimhigh; Hieronymus; bray; ...

If you would like more information about what's happening in Oregon, please FReepmail me.

4 posted on 08/05/2018 9:56:34 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Mariner

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/08/gateway-pundit-exclusive-portland-antifa-monsters-attack-two-grandmothers-transgender-trump-supporter-steps-in-to-save-them/


5 posted on 08/05/2018 9:57:43 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: Telepathic Intruder

Just checked msn on this. Their description leads the reader to believe both sides rioted. Same as every other lsm.


6 posted on 08/05/2018 10:00:50 AM PDT by chief lee runamok (mongrel at large)
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To: Mariner
The left wants these fights because they own the press and no matter what happens the corrupt press will spin it as ‘chaos’ caused by right-wingers.

The goal is to turn off Suburban Women voters and retake the Senate and House then impeach Trump.

The best thing we could do is NOT PLAY ON THEIR FIELD. Remember, 'progressives' are fighting us with the help of every TV News Network, CNN, MSNBC, the New York Times, Washington Post and all the lemmings who follow those groups.

As you noticed the press coverage - even this piece - favors the left. Best option? Ignore the thugs until after the election - when the cameras go off they'll all slither home back under their rocks.

7 posted on 08/05/2018 10:21:39 AM PDT by GOPJ (The New York Times: Printed by liberal elitists for the benefit of liberal elitists.)
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To: GOPJ

The best solution is to stop funding the LEFT. The LEFT MEDIA CARTEL provides cover for the LEFT. Until there is a competitive media market, the public will continue to only see the LEFTIST slant.

LEFT MEDIA CARTEL on cable tv are the most vulnerable. They survive on cable tv subscriber fees whether you watch them or not.

CNN gets half of their revenue from subscribers fees. They are always in the basic bundle so you cannot avoid funding them if you have cable tv. Their ratings are down which affects their ad revenue but their subscriber fees stay the same.

Please stop funding the LEFT MEDIA CARTEL. Force the cable companies to go a la carte. CNN would circle the bowl if this happened.

Get in the fight. If we do nothing, they win.


8 posted on 08/05/2018 10:31:59 AM PDT by joshua c (To disrupt the system, we must disrupt our lives. Do nothing, they win and we lose.)
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To: Telepathic Intruder

Anyone who stands for the Constitution and the principles established by it is described as “far right” by the Ministry of Propaganda.

They used to be able to control the narrative.
They had almost convinced enough people that we had to give up our country.


9 posted on 08/05/2018 10:32:44 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here of Citizen Parents__Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Mariner

Bttt.

5.56mm


10 posted on 08/05/2018 10:35:34 AM PDT by M Kehoe
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To: Mariner

The Prayer Marchers had a legal permit to march in peace.
Antifa did not. It’s that simple.


11 posted on 08/05/2018 10:49:27 AM PDT by tennmountainman ("Trust Sessions" Yeah Right.)
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To: chief lee runamok
And they show images like this:


But they won't tell you the Nazi flags are being used by Antifa, not the "far right".
12 posted on 08/05/2018 10:56:04 AM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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To: Mariner

June and Ward Clever would be Far-Right to our Leftist/Marxist Media.


13 posted on 08/05/2018 11:13:01 AM PDT by heights
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The media has really misrepresented Antifa and Patriot Prayer group. Anyone that bothers to look at the pictures and use their own mind can see that the media is BLATANTLY lying about this stuff. It’s a huge black eye on the media.

What the media doesn’t realize is that by constantly lying, they are literally doing our jobs for us! Keep lying media, you’ve become a total joke!!


14 posted on 08/05/2018 11:15:46 AM PDT by Professional
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To: Telepathic Intruder
But they won't tell you the Nazi flags are being used by Antifa, not the "far right".

They are literally attempting "false flag" events. Not surprised.

15 posted on 08/05/2018 11:21:42 AM PDT by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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To: Mariner

Far right is code for not anarchists.


16 posted on 08/05/2018 11:26:03 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Lazamataz
Laz?


17 posted on 08/05/2018 11:38:22 AM PDT by Rebelbase (Heaven has a wall and strict immigration policy. Hell has open borders--seen on a tee shirt)
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To: Telepathic Intruder
Far right.


18 posted on 08/05/2018 11:46:35 AM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Mariner
Hey, Antifa....
WELCOME to TRUMPISTAN!

19 posted on 08/05/2018 2:54:02 PM PDT by lightman (Obama's legacy in 13 letters: BLM, ISIS, & ANTIFA. New axis of evil.)
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To: joshua c
Our side doesn't use the media whatsoever. It's as if our team doesn't bother to suit up for the game.

I was just looking on Google for a print copy of Peter Strzok’s testimony ... and sure nuff it's buried. All the top sites are a defense of the guy - no print versions of his hateful comments.

That's because liberals manipulate search engines but our Republicans are too busy to bother. Part of this is our fault, part of it is that liberals put out 500 stories defending the jerk and our side puts out 6 stories ...

You're right joshua we need to do more...

20 posted on 08/05/2018 3:20:20 PM PDT by GOPJ (The New York Times: Printed by liberal elitists for the benefit of liberal elitists.)
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