So, obviously this is a lie, but I think it’s interesting that they’re having to resort to this particular lie. Until now the argument has basically been “Ooooh, spooky scary antifa protesters!” as justification for their extreme tactics, unwarranted use of force, concealed identities, and all of the other bullshit. The fact that they’re now having to raise the spectre of evil scary cartels going after them tells you that the public isn’t buying the “scary protesters” line at all. Portland, in particular, have demolished that idea with their dancing frogs, street parties and naked bike rides.
Sure, but they’ve already got plenty of made up reasons to arrest people, all of which were harder to disprove than “Cartel hitman”, a claim that would need serious fucking evidence.
Don’t let them fool you. This isn’t an escalation, it’s a retreat. A small one, sure, but it signals that things aren’t going their way.
So, obviously this is a lie, but I think it’s interesting that they’re having to resort to this particular lie. Until now the argument has basically been “Ooooh, spooky scary antifa protesters!” as justification for their extreme tactics, unwarranted use of force, concealed identities, and all of the other bullshit. The fact that they’re now having to raise the spectre of evil scary cartels going after them tells you that the public isn’t buying the “scary protesters” line at all. Portland, in particular, have demolished that idea with their dancing frogs, street parties and naked bike rides.
And also, now they might start arresting protesters on suspicion of being cartel hitters or some such bullshit.
Sure, but they’ve already got plenty of made up reasons to arrest people, all of which were harder to disprove than “Cartel hitman”, a claim that would need serious fucking evidence.
Don’t let them fool you. This isn’t an escalation, it’s a retreat. A small one, sure, but it signals that things aren’t going their way.