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How the Media and Politicians Aided Antifa Rioters in Portland
Newsweek ^ | January 28, 2021 | ANDY NGO

Posted on 01/28/2021 4:52:13 PM PST by lowbridge

On July 5, 2020, hundreds of militant Antifa and Black Lives Matter activists returned to again attack federal law enforcement officers outside the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse in downtown Portland. They were masked and dressed in black as they tried to burn down the federal building. They also assaulted construction crews who were working around the clock to replace wooden barriers that were torn down by Antifa rioters the previous night.

Christopher Fellini, 31, was arrested that night and charged with assaulting a federal officer. In his possession, officers found a knife, pepper spray and a powerful laser. For weeks on end, rioters had organized into subdivisions that used laser pointers to blind and injure the eyes of cops. Fellini's name stood out because he was previously charged at another fiery Portland Antifa riot in 2017 (his charge was ultimately dropped).

Another federal arrestee was Andrew Steven Faulkner, 24, who was also charged with assaulting an officer. During his arrest, he was found carrying pipe bomb components and a sheathed machete. He later pleaded guilty but was not given prison time.

For the next four weeks, Antifa's plan of escalating attacks on federal property to provoke a federal response for the cameras produced the exact propaganda they wanted. On any given night, there were dozens who identified as press. At its peak there were probably more than a hundred journalists and live streamers, most of whom were sympathetic to the rioters and protesters. Instinctively, and at the urging or demand of others, their cameras were trained solely on law enforcement to capture their every move. Those who ran afoul of Antifa's rules were forced out or assaulted and robbed. Left‐wing live streamer Tristan Taylor was beaten to the ground and had his recording equipment stolen.

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


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: andyngo; antifa; bidenriots; portland

1 posted on 01/28/2021 4:52:13 PM PST by lowbridge
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To: lowbridge

WUT? Who the.......


2 posted on 01/28/2021 4:55:18 PM PST by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Screwed, blued and tatooed. Enlisted USN 1967.)
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To: lowbridge

I used to be a happy and proud American all the time. Now I am ashamed...ashamed of our Congress of Nothing-Good-Comes-from-It except excuses for horrific behavior (Witness Lying Nancy and her most recent expenditure on the stock Market, her support of BLM and Antifa, her disgraceful attempts to crucify Trump, and on and one). She is despicable and a source of my deep unhappiness with the USA. But she is not the only one...Romney is a very very close Second...and there are others, many others.
I wish there was a “Truther” drug capable of being aerosolized. Wouldn’t Congress be interesting then...throw in the Mask Czar of CDC and all the people who are perpetuating the lies of the Covid virus and all the people who are telling all the people that the vaccine will “protect them all” the while the virus is happily developing new subtypes and that the masks are going to prevent transmission of any and all viruses. All those people should go to Liar Prison.


3 posted on 01/28/2021 5:03:36 PM PST by Bodega ( Ready to secede now before it's too late.)
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To: rktman

look at the author, but yes, surprising they allowed it.


4 posted on 01/28/2021 5:04:01 PM PST by snarkytart
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To: rktman

Newsweak has a rebelious streak. Too bad it never shows during an election year.


5 posted on 01/28/2021 5:10:57 PM PST by Gil4 (And the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, ax and saw)
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To: rktman

Looks like the left’s shooock troops have outlived teir usefulness to the Biden/Harris coup d’etat.


6 posted on 01/28/2021 5:12:50 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: lowbridge
Crazed, entitled, ignorant, violent, psychotic Antifa and BLM mobs have intimidated our judiciary and the Democrats are intoxicated by it.
7 posted on 01/28/2021 5:16:30 PM PST by Vision (Elections are one day. Reject "Chicago" vote harvesting. Election Reform Now. Obama is an evildoer.)
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To: lowbridge

This link explains how these riots are benefitting a select few

https://www.bitchute.com/video/5JF5nbjdfqe5/

(Advance to 28:40)


8 posted on 01/28/2021 5:20:55 PM PST by patriot torch (Ashlie Babbitt-say her name)
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To: Bodega

You are not alone FRiend. Lowered old glory on 1/6/2021. Not sure if or when. 😯


9 posted on 01/28/2021 5:28:48 PM PST by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Screwed, blued and tatooed. Enlisted USN 1967.)
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To: rktman

“Days of Darkness”
Absolutely Agree.


10 posted on 01/28/2021 6:01:19 PM PST by Big Red Badger (Be Still and Know that I Am God. Rev 19)
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To: lowbridge

Self reminder to get his book:

https://www.amazon.com/Unmasked-Antifas-Radical-Destroy-Democracy/dp/154605958X

He is braver than almost everyone I know.


11 posted on 01/28/2021 10:20:09 PM PST by Basket_of_Deplorables (Convention Of States is our only hope now!)
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To: Vision

https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2021/01/robert-david-steele-constitutional-sheriffs-stop-federal-state-abuse-join-them-must-video-3563683.html Just came on this interview. A sheriff’s role and power often overlooked.


12 posted on 01/28/2021 10:26:38 PM PST by Maudeen (A question to answer, "Will my name be written in the Lamb's Book of Life?" Revelation 20:15)
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13 posted on 01/29/2021 5:34:38 AM PST by Twotone (While one may vote oneself into socialism one has to shoot oneself out of it.)
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