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Originally Posted by tie_guy
Alt-right are racists who want this country to be that of a white man's nation. Radical. There is no equivalent to the alt-right. Suggesting so would place the leftist views of equality at an equivalence with views of hatred, oppression and separation. The so-called alt-left aren't arguing for white oppression, but responding to their own oppression. Alt-right initiate hate and fear. I don't think it's fair to equate someone who is a neo-nazi to someone who strives for race equality. I understand your point, but this "both sides" jargon appears to take bias for the morally wrong.
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From what I understand, the Antifa folks argue that the alt-right, white nationalists, et al are incapable of logical thought and listening to reason. So, there is no point in trying to reason with them. (I agree that there's little point in trying to reason with these people, so I wouldn't bother either.)
They further argue that since these people are incapable of reason, they must be dealt with in the only way they are capable of understanding. That is, showing up in force at KKK, Nazi, etc rallies and whatnot and being ready to fight if need be. (I get what they're trying to do, but I don't think it's helpful. Just ignore the assholes is what I say.)
I think I got that about right with respect to Antifa. Someone feel free to correct me if I'm off.
At any rate, Antifa is anti hate groups. Whether or not you agree with their tactics, it's hard to put them on the same moral plane as actual hate groups.