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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Trump rally stormed by Antifa demonstrators in Washington State, arrests made
2017-04-04
[RT] A pro-Trump rally in Washington State resulted in multiple arrests after anti-fascist protesters stormed the event, with some throwing smoke bombs into the crowd.

The ’Rally for Trump and Freedom’ event at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington, was open to local Trump supporters and Republican representatives, according to KATU news.

Despite the organizers' wishes, the event was also attended by anti-Trump demonstrators, many of whom referred to themselves as anti-fascist, or Antifa, protesters. Some of the protesters were dressed in all black and wearing masks to cover their faces. Many shouted slogans including "Black Lives Matter!" and "No Trump, No KKK, No Fascist USA!"

One group of protesters lit a Trump-Pence campaign flag on fire, according to the Columbian.

Scuffles broke out between the two sides, with some of the anti-Trump protesters tossing smoke bombs into the crowd.

At one point, anti-fascist protesters reportedly attempted to jump fencing that had been set up by police, leading to more scuffles which were broken up by officers.

Vancouver Police Lieutenant Greg Raquer told the Columbian that around 10 people had been locked away
Please don't kill me!
 as of Sunday evening. They were detained for reasons including violating park rules and refusing to obey police orders. Another may have been arrested for assault, he said.

Meanwhile,
...back at the Council of Boskone, Helmuth had turned a paler shade of blue. Star-A-Star had struck again...
 Vancouver Police Lieutenant Tom Ryan told KATU that officers had "made a handful of arrests" for fighting and throwing smoke bombs, but said he did not know exactly how many were arrested.

Ryan said that most of those arrested appeared to be anti-Trump demonstrators.
One would most earnestly hope so.
Footage of from RT’s Ruptly news agency shows police handcuffing the protesters and pushing some to the ground. One officer can be seen breaking up an argument between an anti-Trump demonstrator and a man wearing a ’Make America Great Again’ cap.
Posted by:Fred

#16  I would not be surprised to soon see a portrait of Daniel Farragut suddenly appear within "camera shot" so even CNN couldn't omit it.
Posted by: Blossom Unains5562   2017-04-04 20:53  

#15  Considering the last go 'round featured lots of pepperspray along with clubs and shields, this next rally is definitely looking to get sporty
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2017-04-04 19:01  

#14  Entrenching tools time.
Posted by: Winky Dribble5968   2017-04-04 18:06  

#13  They need to look up IngSoc. Their logo is almost spot on

Posted by: AlanC   2017-04-04 15:14  

#12  Sounds like they already are.
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2017-04-04 15:03  

#11  The fascists of the future will call themselves anti-fascist
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2017-04-04 14:03  

#10  Dave D. I've been saying that for years. All you have to do is have some understanding of Fascism (read Mussolini) and it is clear as day that the Left, Progs, Democrats, socialists, etc. are only the current incarnation of the state loving slave oppressing ideology.
Posted by: AlanC   2017-04-04 13:09  

#9  So, let me get this straight: these clowns protest anti-fascists?
Posted by: Rob Crawford   2017-04-04 12:34  

#8  So, BLM out, antifa in?
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2017-04-04 12:32  

#7  And here I recall back that a lot of places outlawed masks because of the Klan's use of them. Things don't seem to change.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2017-04-04 11:31  

#6  March 4 was the spark - then March 25 Trump marches turned into a disaster for West Coast Antifa. April 15 is the next chance for Antifa to reverse their losing streak and it is not looking good for them. Stakes will be high as this is a standalone event I'm seeing folks coming in from the SoCal and even Canada for this. Antifa has responded by announcing opposition rally for same day - same location. The random factor possibly affecting Antifa turnout is the scheduled April 28 appearance at UC Berkeley by Ann Coulter. Recall it was the response to Milo at UCB that put Antifa in the spotlight, and it hasn't gone well for them since. My best guess is 100% chance of pepper spray precipitation as both sides are emphasizing full expectation of using it. I've got the required gear ready and will be on hand to observe.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2017-04-04 11:26  

#5  So they 'manned-up'?
I wouldn't have thought that possible.
Posted by: Skidmark   2017-04-04 11:06  

#4  Are they really leftists or antifa? Could it be they are paid more if they are arrested? Just paid thugs? USWA?
Posted by: jvalentour   2017-04-04 10:26  

#3  Human stupidity, and the human capacity for self-delusion, never cease to amaze and disgust. Are these people not even dimly aware that they themselves, in their beliefs, their tactics, and their fanatical, mindless hatred of the "Other", are the direct descendants of Hitler's SA and Mussolini's Blackshirts? They, not Trump or his supporters, are the fascists.

The Left must be stopped.
Posted by: Dave D.   2017-04-04 09:51  

#2  Ain't that the truth Mullah.

It's time for the good guys to have facilities and tools for self defence.
Posted by: AlanC   2017-04-04 08:40  

#1  anti-fascist protesters

I do not think that word means what you think it means.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2017-04-04 08:26  

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