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This is such an inaccurate depiction. "Alt-right" was a catchall label used during the 2016 election for those who were rightish, but didn't see themselves rep
by Grieving 5y ago
This is such an inaccurate depiction.
"Alt-right" was a catchall label used during the 2016 election for those who were rightish, but didn't see themselves represented by the Republican party. Eventually, media found that Richard Spencer had originally used the term some time before, and attempted to tie all "alt-right" groups to neofascism. They were fairly successful, and the real, Spencerian "alt-right" began disparagingly referring to the fake "alt-right" as "alt-light". By and large, the proudboys and other "alt-light" groups caved to the pressure and abandoned the alt-right label.
> They were participants in the disastrous Unite the Right rally.
So what? They went to a political rally and did nothing wrong.
> Their beliefs include the idea that men and western culture are under siege.
True.
> They believe there is a white genocide occurring.
Some, sure. Race has never been the focus of the proud-boys. Me, personally, I tend to agree with this. "Replacement migration" certainly meets the UN's definition of genocide.
> They are often seen sporting clothing with "six million wasn't enough", a reference to the holocaust.
No they aren't. This is based on a photo of one dude standing around the Proud Boys wearing a "6MWE" shirt, which others likely wouldn't even have known the meaning of (I didn't, and I spend a lot of time keeping up with right-leaning groups).
> They are an exclusively male organization that values chauvinism.
True.
- Ancapistani 5y agoI wish this wasn’t being downvoted into oblivion. The first paragraph in particular aligns precisely with my experience.