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AP Defines "Alt Right":"In the past we've called such beliefs racist, neo-Nazi or white supremacist" (Original Post) kpete Nov 2016 OP
That seems fair el_bryanto Nov 2016 #1
How about just saying mcar Nov 2016 #2
Exactly. There's no need for new terminology. paleotn Nov 2016 #5
Too late BumRushDaShow Nov 2016 #3
They make noise and seized power bucolic_frolic Nov 2016 #4
Yes, AP, because that's exactly what they are.... paleotn Nov 2016 #6
How about angrychair Nov 2016 #7

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)
1. That seems fair
Tue Nov 29, 2016, 09:28 AM
Nov 2016

and probably best not to use the term at all when other terms are more direct and clear.

Bryant

paleotn

(17,913 posts)
5. Exactly. There's no need for new terminology.
Tue Nov 29, 2016, 11:59 AM
Nov 2016

...It's meant only to deflect and obscure. In reality, they're all the same underneath the white sheet, brown shirt, skinned head or suit and tie.

paleotn

(17,913 posts)
6. Yes, AP, because that's exactly what they are....
Tue Nov 29, 2016, 12:03 PM
Nov 2016

For all practicable purposes, Bannon is no different than a grand wizard of the KKK or Ernst Rohm of the SA. All need to be exposed for what they are, excised like a cancer and destroyed.

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