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Boosted by adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold"):
adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold") wrote:
@johnbrayton No, but I’ll set the record straight. Vincent Ritter started this in May of last year, and then Manton involved himself by disparaging me when I was defending someone from Vincent’s transphobic attacks. This is a fact.
In January, I pointed out that Vincent was supporting Elon Musk following a blatant display of fascism. Manton again inserted himself in that discussion, defending Vincent. This is a fact.
Both times, Manton wasn’t involved at all until he chose to insert himself into the discussion and attack me for doing nothing more than calling out hate and fascism where I see it. This is a fact.
Last week there was some discussion about the number 88 on Manton’s website. It’s a known Nazi dogwhistle. It’s not a good look. I pointed out that it’s not a good look, especially given past support for another person who openly supports fascist behaviors and ideologies. Texas has had 90 state parks for years now. It’s a choice to display 88 there. This is a fact.
I will not apologize for sharing facts. I will not apologize for standing up against fascism at a time when it’s on the rise globally. I will not back down from what I believe in, which is the complete and total opposite of fascism in all of its forms. And I definitely won’t ever do what you’re doing now: sympathizing and excuse-making while ignoring the real issues.
This is a bad look on you, John. It’s your choice to attack someone taking a stance against fascism, but it’s one that people will see and remember. You don’t have to like me, or agree with me, or change your mind as a result of anything I say or do. But to take a clear stance on the side of fascism-adjacent stuff and against the guy saying “this is bad” is certainly your choice to make.