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The Rise of Antifa: How a Coalition of Anti-Fascist Activists is Challenging the Far-Right
Journalist and author Shane Burley discusses the history of Antifa and their current tactics in opposition to the far-right, while criticizing liberal politicians for discouraging direct action.
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This transcript discusses the conditions in Italy that led to the rise of fascism, including economic inequality and incompetent political leadership, and highlights the rapid growth of the fascist party in the early 1900s.
39:34 - 41:35 (02:01)
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This transcript discusses the conditions in Italy that led to the rise of fascism, including economic inequality and incompetent political leadership, and highlights the rapid growth of the fascist party in the early 1900s. The speaker also mentions the current debate surrounding Antifa and their approach to confronting fascism in the streets.
ChapterThe Rise of Antifa: How a Coalition of Anti-Fascist Activists is Challenging the Far-Right
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - Mussolini's March on Rome: The First Fascist Insurrection
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The use of physical force against fascist movements is a calculated strategy based on a century of documented history, not just bravado.
41:35 - 42:14 (00:38)
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The use of physical force against fascist movements is a calculated strategy based on a century of documented history, not just bravado. This approach has been successful in curbing the growth of these movements in the past.
ChapterThe Rise of Antifa: How a Coalition of Anti-Fascist Activists is Challenging the Far-Right
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - Mussolini's March on Rome: The First Fascist Insurrection
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The whole concept of might can cause problems when dealing with people who only understand might as it is hard to reason with them since they do not respond to reason.
42:14 - 43:28 (01:14)
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The whole concept of might can cause problems when dealing with people who only understand might as it is hard to reason with them since they do not respond to reason. The best solution is opposing them with overwhelming numbers as it significantly reduces the possibility of violence.