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Amanda Marcotte

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2) As I noted in this piece, UCLA really did have an outside agitator problem — the right wingers who attacked the encampment.

What we need to focus on: In both cases, it's the right, not the left, causing the violence.

www.salon.com/2024/05/03/d...

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Amanda Marcotte's avatar Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social
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At places like Columbia, the right is to blame because they were the ones who insisted that the cops be called on peaceful protesters. And centrists, including the schools president, are to blame for going along with it. Clear-cut case of "not violent until cops showed up."

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The chicken lady's avatar The chicken lady @chickenlady.bsky.social
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Yes, it wasn't much different with BLM. :/ And in some cases , as we see in the aftermath, the law enforcement learned from it,for the better. But in those states,where,you know,"Glue Eaters" agenda is strong: Texas, Ohio, NYPD ... But I'm glad, Alvin Bragg is taking this one on 😎

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