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lkinwi

(1,477 posts) Mon Jun 21, 2021, 08:16 AM Jun 2021

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/21/proud-boys-recruitment-targets-men-looking-community/7452805002/

“ Berry, along with a member of the Wisconsin Proud Boys and another former recruit, told USA TODAY the group is a den of racism and antisemitism. Moving up within the group, they said, is dependent on sadistically bullying potential members and promoting white supremacist talking points.”

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They joined the Wisconsin Proud Boys looking for brotherhood. [View all] lkinwi Jun 2021 OP

They found racism and bullying in the Proud Boys?? Color me shocked!! Scrivener7 Jun 2021 #1

National Brotherhood Week struggle4progress Jun 2021 #2

Yes,... Dumpster Donnie opened the flood gates for White Supremacy,.. magicarpet Jun 2021 #5

Of course. And of course. Wish I could read the firewalled article, Hortensis Jun 2021 #6

I didn't encounter a firewall. CurtEastPoint Jun 2021 #7

Just tried again. Maybe I used up my free accesses. Hortensis Jun 2021 #8

Oh, could be. I didn't see a msg about # of articles left, etc. CurtEastPoint Jun 2021 #9

Yes, maybe for writing 'ppl' instead of 'people.' (My fave) CurtEastPoint Jun 2021 #13

Here's an interview on YouTube about the article. lkinwi Jun 2021 #11

So, they're orcs, basically. Efilroft Sul Jun 2021 #12