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SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
Fri Sep 11, 2020, 04:09 PM Sep 2020

VERIFY: No, Antifa did not start the wildfires in Oregon

https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/verify/did-antifa-set-fires-in-oregon-wildfires-medford-douglas-county-verify/283-9d0f6f88-6b49-4e8e-bb31-982b904c5545

Amid a wildfire emergency, 911 dispatchers in Douglas County are overrun with people claiming six members of Antifa set fires.

Author: KGW Staff
Published: 3:56 PM CDT September 10, 2020
Updated: 2:22 PM CDT September 11, 2020

MEDFORD, Ore. — A rumor about six "members of Antifa" setting fires in southern Oregon has been debunked by multiple law enforcement agencies this week, but that hasn't stopped the fake news from spreading on social media and by word of mouth.

More than 900,000 acres are currently burning in Oregon, with tens of thousands of Oregonians evacuated from their homes this week.

More at link.
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VERIFY: No, Antifa did not start the wildfires in Oregon (Original Post) SheltieLover Sep 2020 OP
This only makes me suspicious TheRealNorth Sep 2020 #1
They have caught two, so it will be interesting. Also cops working with proudboy and throwing signs LizBeth Sep 2020 #3
Me too! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #4
I have this up on my FB along with the stupid in Q, linking back to this lie. LizBeth Sep 2020 #2
Thunking SheltieLover Sep 2020 #5
Unfortunately they have caught several people literally trying to start fires lettucebe Sep 2020 #6

TheRealNorth

(9,471 posts)
1. This only makes me suspicious
Fri Sep 11, 2020, 04:48 PM
Sep 2020

that alt-righters started some fires and are trying to blame it on "antifa". False flag attacks are one of their favorite tactics.

LizBeth

(9,952 posts)
3. They have caught two, so it will be interesting. Also cops working with proudboy and throwing signs
Fri Sep 11, 2020, 04:54 PM
Sep 2020

and hugging it out with each other is quite clear. I mean, our cops stand with them and they have clearly let us know. A more silent battle it appears our Gov is dealing with.

LizBeth

(9,952 posts)
2. I have this up on my FB along with the stupid in Q, linking back to this lie.
Fri Sep 11, 2020, 04:53 PM
Sep 2020

I am just flat out going after the people that buy this crap, and not because they are doing any heavy lifting thinking.

I started reading about this last night and how it has progressed in just 12 hours. I dared them watch The Social Dilemma and start figuring this out. Oh wait. 50% of the population is below average in thinking ability.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
5. Thunking
Fri Sep 11, 2020, 05:01 PM
Sep 2020

Especially independently is unheard of among repukes. "Morans!"

So glad you found this to be useful information.

lettucebe

(2,336 posts)
6. Unfortunately they have caught several people literally trying to start fires
Fri Sep 11, 2020, 05:58 PM
Sep 2020

but they are just weirdos doing what weirdos do. Kill, maim, it's all the same to them. Nothing political about it.

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