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Not so much out of fair is fair with Republicans and their white nationalists, but because antifa needs to stop being part of Republican whataboutism as if they have the blessing of Democrats and the left. Unlike Republicans and their white nationalists, antifa isn’t a voter base Democrats need to pander to. Condemn them, move on, and stop the easy target Republican deflection. They need to stop being sold as the face of every left movement by the right. There's no downside to condemning them.
And both sides need to stop with this “there are some good people in there with legitimate grievances and concerns” crap. There are far more people with those same grievances and concerns that aren’t part of an extremist group. Quit treating these extremist groups like the strongarm thugs you somewhat agree with and might need to do your violent dirty work.
This is just one part of leaders feeling they need to appear like they and their supporters are always right. Nobody is right all the time and admitting it isn’t a sign of weakness. Downplaying extremists or considering them part of your base is idiocy and is disrespectful to the voters who don't share those extreme views.
And both sides need to stop with this “there are some good people in there with legitimate grievances and concerns” crap. There are far more people with those same grievances and concerns that aren’t part of an extremist group. Quit treating these extremist groups like the strongarm thugs you somewhat agree with and might need to do your violent dirty work.
This is just one part of leaders feeling they need to appear like they and their supporters are always right. Nobody is right all the time and admitting it isn’t a sign of weakness. Downplaying extremists or considering them part of your base is idiocy and is disrespectful to the voters who don't share those extreme views.