Some of those who work forces are the same who burn crosses

[_EAllusion]

In this evergreen story, it's recently been uncovered that a police commander in Portland was working on friendly terms with far-right extremists during their rallies and counter-protests by antifa:

https://apnews.com/7f81fc29e1084b33abc5fbd712c89235

[_Themis]

Is there better sources to show more text's to establish collusion. The article doesn't give enough to establish much.

[_Gadianton]

I guess it makes sense EA is a Rage fan but I didn't expect it.

[_moksha]

Here is a bit more detail:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/portland-police-jeff-niiya-text-message-far-right-group-patriot-prayer-joey-gibson-a8782931.html

[_subgenius]

Apparently the thread topic is either trivial knowledge from the liberal pacific nw or just a simple lesson in click-bait via late 90s musical references.

It is not unusual for police to talk with those organising protests to work on planning, according to Heidi Beirich, director of the intelligence project at the Southern Poverty Law Center, an organisation tracking hate groups.

But the texts did seem “odd for their chattiness,” she said. While Patriot Prayer is not considered a hate group...

[_Doctor CamNC4Me]

The Portland Police Commanding Officers Association said in a statement that Lt Niiya was following orders by establishing communication with Mr Gibson.

Patriot Prayer rallies routinely draw crowds of self-described anti-fascists, who show up in force to try to shut down its leader and his followers. Police have struggled to contain the violent clashes and residents have grown used to events that shut down streets for hours, leave downtown windows shattered and end in open brawls, fires, injuries and dozens of arrests.

Mr Niiya reportedly also texted with an anti-fascist protester in 2017 – communications that led to that person being disowned by her fellow activists.

“Everything was about de-escalating and avoiding conflict. It was his job and he does that with several activists,” Mr Gibson said. “There were several times when he was literally begging for me to leave Portland – and on numerous occasions, I would do it.”

Was he under orders to make contact with the Patriots Prayer Group? Was he de-escalating a potentially explosive situation? Did he attempt to communicate with antifa in the same vein?

- Doc

[_EAllusion]

I guess it makes sense EAllusion is a Rage fan but I didn't expect it.

I couldn't stand them when they were popular, but it's a good line that has outlived the band.