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In reply to the discussion: Is it time for Antifa to organize into a formal political party? [View all]TommyT139
(977 posts)Yet also not equal to Antifa.
You are thinking of the Black Bloc, which is more of a set of protest tactics than a group. While the tactics can include a level of violence, they are mostly aimed at reducing the ability for individuals to be identified. So protesters will wear all black, including masks and hats, with goggles in case of tear gas from police.
Other tactics might include operational security -- leaving phones at home (to keep police and -- these days, opponents -- from picking up communications, or using Stingray technology to get info on whose cell phones are in the area. Some group members may hang back, for safety, documenting, calling lawyers, etc.
Many of the chino Nazis use similar ideas -- for instance, dressing identically helps anonymity and also gives the impression that an organization is larger than it is -- except wearing all red or chinos and white masks has more fashy a flavor if you ask me. "Fashy" as in fascist -- not fashionable.
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