FBI and sheriffs warn right-wing conspiracy theorists are spreading lies Antifa started Oregon fires

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September 11, 2020
By Bob Brigham

The FBI on Friday denounced numerous false claims that “extremists” are intentionally setting fires in Oregon, saying the misinformation is hampering efforts to bring devastating wildfires under control.

Oregon is one of several US western states facing wildfires that have left more than a dozen people dead and pushed hundreds of thousands to flee their homes.

Social media users have sought to link the blazes to Antifa, a structureless movement that says it is dedicated to fighting fascism online and in public, and which is a favored target of conservatives.

“Conspiracy theories and misinformation take valuable resources away (from) local fire and police agencies working around the clock to bring these fires under control,” the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Portland office said in a statement.

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https://www.rawstory.com/2020/09/fbi-and-sheriffs-warn-right-wing-conspiracy-theorists-are-spreading-lies-antifa-started-oregon-fires/

[Make7]

1. I'm pretty confident QAnon followers can separate fact from fiction. ( n/t )

[roman88]

2. Antifa are a bunch of bored White punks

But so are these alt-right goons. Sounds like they may be pointing the finger while telling on themselves

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3. That assessment of Antifa is a little unfair--where did you get your information?

[roman88]

4. I say that about all anarchist groups

Overwhelmingly White. Destructive. Opportunistic. Privileged. Jmho

[SophieJean]

6. Bullshit

My twenty year old son is a proud supporter of anti-fa and BLM. Do you enjoy talking out of your ass, because you're clearly ignorant. Anti-fa is not "destructive or opportunistic," unless you believe being anti fascist is somehow equivalent to being a white supremacist thug.

[roman88]

11. My opinion of "antifa" is from what I saw protesting

I'm not talking about actual protestors or BLM, I'm talking about anarchists.

[marble falls]

13. I'm an old geezer, and I am antifa. Shame on you.

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9. They're not anarchists; they're antifascists. There's a real difference. They want change, not chaos

[roman88]

12. There is a difference

I'm not talking about legitimate protestors, BLM or actual anti-fascists. I'm talking about the White anarchists fringe groups calling themselves "Antifa". Believe me I know what I am talking about.

[Enterstageleft]

5. Original Antifa

My father was a navel pilot in WWII. That was a war against Nazis. Also known as fascists.

Every single US, British & Allied veteran was anti-fascist. (AKA antifa)

Every officer & enlisted man was anti-fascist.

I'm proud to say I AM antifa too, & always will be.

[roman88]

10. I was talking about the White kids in the streets being stupid

Not about ACTUAL anti-fascists.

[eShirl]

8. Every decent human being should be against fascism.

[CanonRay]

7. I'm seeing this bullshit ppop up on Facebook here in Oregon

The fires were set. They caught an Antifa guy etc etc ad nauseum