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The Fempire

The Fempire

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Posted byAnonBallastJayin/fempire-Jan 20 at 6:10 PM

Richard Spencer was punched in the face while being interviewed

ABC News - Far-right activist Richard Spencer is punched... | Facebook

Far-right activist Richard Spencer is punched on camera while being interviewed by ABC correspondent Zoe Daniel . Mr Spencer has since tweeted saying there was no physical damage as he can "take a punch". More from protests in Washington: http://ab.co/2iLbfig

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  • RanchoUnicornoJan 20 at 6:16 PMΔ

    • KittxnJan 20 at 6:29 PMΔ

      [Edit] Nevermind. Lol

  • BetaMaleBillJan 20 at 6:14 PM

    Bash the fash!! 👊

  • zhemaoJan 20 at 7:33 PM

    I generally don't condone violence. But if there's anyone who deserves a good sock to the face, it's Richard Spencer.

    • AnonBallastJayJan 20 at 7:36 PM

      Nazis would kill you and your family if given the chance.

      • zhemaoJan 20 at 7:52 PM

        Yes, that's why I'm not too upset about him getting a knuckle sandwich. But in a democratic society, violence is generally not an effective political strategy. Your opponents use the act of violence to justify retaliatory measures. See the Reichstag fire.

        If neo-Nazis were actually out attacking or rounding up minorities and the authorities were doing nothing or actively abetting them, then we absolutely should arm ourselves and fight back. But punching one guy in the face gets you nowhere and may actually help their cause.

      • AnonBallastJayJan 20 at 8:04 PMΔ

        It can only help them if liberals defend Nazis. It is precisely the attitude of non-violence at all costs that helps the Nazis. When you preface your approval of this with "Well, violence is wrong" you are communicating that Nazis are deserving of safety and freedom. That their ideas of racism, ethnic cleansing, genocide are to be tolerated. That it is simply a difference of political opinion.

      • zhemaoJan 21 at 12:51 AM

        I'm not saying "violence is always wrong". I'm saying that violence is counterproductive in most cases. Far-right groups thrive on violence. They're itching for a fight. If you oblige them, you just give them the rhetorical ammo to galvanize their supporters. So you punch Dick Spencer in the face. Do you think he's going to go home and think, "Oh gee, I just got whacked real good. Maybe I should rethink my life and get out of the neo-Nazi business." No, he's going to play the victim card to his brownshirt cronies at NPI and rile them up.

        Not that it matters much. Richard Spencer is pretty insignificant relative to the media attention he gets. You want to defeat him? Stop putting him in the news. And nothing gets more attention than "alt-right leader punched in face by masked man".

      • AnonBallastJayJan 21 at 1:49 AM

        I'd be happy to see every Nazi become as publicly embarrassed as Spencer has today. Any galvanized Nazis are responsible for their own actions. Why shift the blame to the people fighting them, rather than the Nazis themselves? Like I said, if there's anyone to blame, it's Nazis and liberals who apologize for them in the name of idealist pacifism and freedom of speech.

  • evergreennightmareJan 20 at 6:41 PM

    i'm not really a violent person myself but that video is incredibly satisfying

  • KittxnJan 20 at 6:27 PM

    First reaction: good. Second reaction: I'm not a pacifist, but I'm struggling with the idea using violence to send a message.

    • ErbilTJan 21 at 4:34 AM

      I did too, then I realized that this man wouldn't have a problem with killing my kids because they are Jewish. So yeah, can't say I feel too bad about it since he literally wants to kill people and he's walking free.

      • KittxnJan 21 at 6:27 AM

        Vigilante justice is tricky to me because it often turns out to be hypocritical.

        In addition it strengthens the resolve of the recipients, so it's also counterproductive. Like scratching a rash instead of using an ointment/medication.

        I'm a New Yorker. I fucking love Jewish people. I have very violent thoughts towards neo-Nazis/White supremacists, but these feelings are not always in my best interests if their manifestation results in exacerbating the situation/social climate.

      • KittxnJan 21 at 6:34 AM

        Relevant

      • KittxnJan 21 at 6:41 AM

        Also relevant. It's not really a question--for me personally-- of 'feeling bad' when an asshole gets punched

  • NinthOverlordJan 20 at 10:20 PM

    Ahh, this made me happy.

  • shinjiikariJan 20 at 8:54 PM

    This was really satisfying

  • SparklerJan 21 at 2:37 PM

    Punching nazis is now a meme and I'm glad.

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