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08.17.17. Clash in Charlottesville

08.17.17. Clash in Charlottesville

Released Friday, 18th August 2017
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08.17.17. Clash in Charlottesville

08.17.17. Clash in Charlottesville

08.17.17. Clash in Charlottesville

08.17.17. Clash in Charlottesville

Friday, 18th August 2017
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This week on Middle Theory, a recent white nationalist march in Charlottesville was met with counter protests, which resulted in one death and nineteen injuries... and in the aftermath, Donald Trump's comments became the central focus of the issue.While Trump defended his remarks on Charlottesville, saying that violence on "both sides" had been to blame, news sites like Alternet and Salon leaped at the opportunity to link white supremacists with Russia, and argued that the GOP "always" sides with the Klan and Neo Nazis. Trump, on the other hand, expressed being ‘Sad’ over removal of ‘Our Beautiful Statues’, referencing the removal of confederate memorials throughout parts of the Southern United States (although it should be noted that Roberts E. Lee, according to historical documents, was actually against erecting Confederate memorials).In a bizarre twist, we also have one of the organizing White Nationalists, Christopher Cantwell, appearing in a video online where he seems to be fighting back tears at the prospect of a warrant being issued for his arrest in relation to the death and violence that erupted at the rally. But is there a better solution to all of this? Perhaps so... hence why we look at how a group of Neo-Nazis in Belgium were recently punked, when they realized a small town where they were marching pulled a brilliant trick on them. It is our opinion that the same should be done to help thwart Neo-Nazi groups here in America, too.If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here:We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button. JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORYTo send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program. You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox:[email-subscribers namefield="YES" desc="" group="Public"]Finally, here are links to stories and other media featured on this week's program:Tim Pool talks about the rise of the alt-left (youtube)Trump Defends Initial Remarks on Charlottesville; Again Blames ‘Both Sides’Jewish Trump Staff Silent on His Defense of Rally With Anti-Semitic MarchersTrump, the alt-right and the Kremlin: White supremacists’ Russia links are no secretWhy the GOP sides with the Klan and Neo NazisTrump ‘Sad’ Over Removal of ‘Our Beautiful Statues’Roberts E. Lee was against erecting Confederate memorialsWhite Nationalist Christopher Cantwell Fights Back Tears At Prospect Of ArrestNeo-Nazis Slowly Realize This Small Town Totally Punked Them
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