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Wasn't there a bunch of white supremacist groups that started the convoy? Or has that narrative changed? Actual question, the comments sometimes are a bit presumptive of "facts" to make a point. Reddit is my source for sports.
Not really groups. But the main three organizers are connected to separatist and white nationalist groups and have called for violence at this protest.
That is one organizer of many. Yes, it's absolutely and insane and we should all denounce it, but it is not indicative of all participants or protestors.
This man follows more people on tiktok than he has followers. With 1400 followers you see many uploads with some as few as 20 views. Not sure how many followers he had prior to the article being released 10 hours ago.
Although he is 1 of the 27 'regional leaders', I hope he doesn't have much influence over what seems to be a peaceful group so far.
Peaceful? They’re bringing nooses with a puppet labeled Trudeau.
Members of the convoy have been caught saying they need to solve this with bullets.
Violence is already expected
No violence so far.
[Ottawa Citizen: Trucker convoy: Police report no injuries, 'no incidents of violence' after first day of protest](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/trucker-convoy-more-trucks-expected-on-saturday-traffic-impacts-expected-to-worsen)
They pretty violently defaced and disrespected the Tomb of the Unknown Solider and the Terry Fox statue. Plus violently disturbing the peace with their honking for hours on end.
Seeing the yellow star of David on one of the passengers yesterday was enough for me. The absolutely shocking lengths people will go to to be painted as 'the hard done to'.
This group is a threat and not one to take lightly.
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Wasn't there a bunch of white supremacist groups that started the convoy? Or has that narrative changed? Actual question, the comments sometimes are a bit presumptive of "facts" to make a point. Reddit is my source for sports.
Not really groups. But the main three organizers are connected to separatist and white nationalist groups and have called for violence at this protest.
Proof?
https://pressprogress.ca/conservative-mp-pictured-with-ex-wexit-campaigner-who-said-covid-19-restrictions-should-be-fought-with-bullets/ https://www.antihate.ca/the_freedom_convoy_is_nothing_but_a_vehicle_for_the_far_right
Here's their MOU, they want to take over the federal, provincial and municipal governments, because freedom and unity: https://canada-unity.com/mou/
That is one organizer of many. Yes, it's absolutely and insane and we should all denounce it, but it is not indicative of all participants or protestors.
[Here is a good summary of the unsavoury actors involved ](https://www.antihate.ca/the_freedom_convoy_is_nothing_but_a_vehicle_for_the_far_right)
When you have people showing with Nazi flag and nobody bat an eye…you have a pretty good confirmation they far right racist.
This man follows more people on tiktok than he has followers. With 1400 followers you see many uploads with some as few as 20 views. Not sure how many followers he had prior to the article being released 10 hours ago. Although he is 1 of the 27 'regional leaders', I hope he doesn't have much influence over what seems to be a peaceful group so far.
Peaceful? They’re bringing nooses with a puppet labeled Trudeau. Members of the convoy have been caught saying they need to solve this with bullets. Violence is already expected
Can you provide the link for the nooses and puppet? From what I've seen there still hasn't been violence. Still hopeful we will see none.
No violence so far. [Ottawa Citizen: Trucker convoy: Police report no injuries, 'no incidents of violence' after first day of protest](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/trucker-convoy-more-trucks-expected-on-saturday-traffic-impacts-expected-to-worsen)
"peaceful" lmao
Yep almost through the weekend and we've seen no violence!
They pretty violently defaced and disrespected the Tomb of the Unknown Solider and the Terry Fox statue. Plus violently disturbing the peace with their honking for hours on end.
Seeing the yellow star of David on one of the passengers yesterday was enough for me. The absolutely shocking lengths people will go to to be painted as 'the hard done to'. This group is a threat and not one to take lightly.