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Violent protester. 75% chance it's an undercover agent of the state.
Damn, turns out the state is the only thing capable of positive change.
Literal conspiracy seems more likely to you than someone responding to violence with violence?
It has been documented to happen, so it's not incredibly outlandish. The regularity with which modern protest movements on the US left attempt to surpress violence to avoid giving an excuse to law enforcement makes it notable when it occurs. Again, far from unheard of, just not part of every instance.
So while it's probably not the case that it's overwhelmingly likely to be an agent provocateur, it would be unsurprising if it were that, someone there to push for escalation with no police affiliation, or just petty hooliganism. Last of which is significant only that it distinguishes someone who decided to do violence for a principled reason from someone who just wanted to throw rocks at cops.
Yes, ops and peace police exist. Why does that mean that it's impossible for an individual to "do violence for a principled reason"? Is Luigi also an op?
Not op, but that's is based on past events (both that the gov & various departments/agencies literally did that and that American protesters are relatively tame & opposed to violence, again, 'relatively').
So a reasonable guess/question (I take it that the "75%" is there for comedic reasons).
People like to believe in peaceful protests even if it does jack shit
~~It prob doesn't even jack any shits.~~
They might jack some shit actually - people reading about it on the toilet getting exposed to the truth & joining in on the movement(s).
Oh guaranteed some significant shits will get jacked. Absolutely.
Given that most of the people arrested for violence during the George Floyd protests turned out to be right winger accelerationists ... It's not exactly a stretch
My dude, they were arresting random people and charging everyone with assault, obstruction, etc. Of the over 14000 people arrested at the end of June 2020 you really believe the majority were right wing accelerationists?
Jacob Fagundo, Timothy O'Donnell, James Massey and Lamar Taylor were all right wing accelerationists?
The random people they picked up had charges dropped after the arrest. I'm talking about the actual convictions.
My dude
Also, learn what the word most means. Finding a could other examples doesn't make me wrong.
Finding a could other examples doesn't make me wrong.
You're right, you are the one making bold claims and so the burden of proof is on you. You got any?
Oh no! Would somebody please think of the government property.
It was me. I did it from here in Canada. (I have a good throwing arm, but terrible aim. (I was aiming for L.A.))
what a joke
FBI is a bunch of clowns chasing after crust punks.
Cripes who’s on the fucking Least Wanted? Crypto torture guy?
Nothing screams "horrible criminal" like property damage against fascists.
That looks like President Trump how crazy
Take advantage of these news to learn more about the history of the FBI and who they work for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FBI_controversies
EDIT: I posted the link before reading through it, people should be aware they might impersonate Press and spy on you..
In 2007, an agent working in Seattle, Washington for the FBI impersonated an Associated Press (AP) journalist and unwittingly infected the computer of a 15-year old suspect with a malicious surveillance software.
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If the dude can he needs to bug out of LA for a bit, go camping in big bear or some shit.