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Well put.

I’ve been sorta scratching my head about Portland lately. I mean it’s obvious that after there was an order from the Oval Office to dispatch feds, the movement buckled down padded up, and made a point of demonstrating how ineffectual such highly paid goons are when it comes down to it.

This has brought MANY more people into the movement that otherwise might not have showed up.

On the other hand- the constant commentary seems to have further polarized (possible) people.

Hearing people outright advocate for live rounds just to end the story is terrifying.

I think “punching the fist” ends up playing into opposition story lines. That might be the most dangerous aspect about it.

But at this point the “T” word (already applied to many involved in DA around food production actions, etc) is being thrown around to include mothers, war vets, and anyone else associated with A—-fa, and by associates with I mean on the same block at the same time, obviously.

Hearing mothers demonized for their participation had really driven home the point that there had been less and less middle ground for a wile now. There is no play for the hearts and minds- and it seems like THAT is the only aim while punching the fist.

So no hearts or minds (everybody already picked a side) means no benefit- BESIDES practice. The affinity groups arising, tactics learned and money/time/effort wasted by the feds is about the only silver lining.

Where what when why there should be other actions is an extremely interesting conversation... and I hope we aren’t the only ones trying to have it.

Cheers