Suffice it, then, to say that this is not a history text in any real sense. Certainly, it contains historical claims and some of these are true. Others are half true, and others still are simply wrong or ill-thought.
One side is Nazis
And we’re still having this debate?
One side is Nazis
And it’s Antifa you hate?
One side is Nazis
They ain’t here to play it cool.
One side is Nazis
Blowing dog-whistles and playing the fool.
One side is Nazis
And it is violence they preach.
One side is Nazis
It ain’t nothing to do with freedom of speech.
One side is Nazis
They’re looking to end some lives.
One side is Nazis
It’s happened countless times.
One side is Nazis
No matter how they change their name.
One side is Nazis
No matter how they hide their game.
One side is Nazis
And if they think you pose a risk -
One side is Nazis
Your name will be at the top of their list.
One side is Nazis
Their views are open and clear.
One side is Nazis
Let them talk, see what you hear.
One side is Nazis
And we’re still having this debate?
One. Side. Is. Nazis.
And it’s still Antifa you hate?■
Karl Howarth is an Anarchist, writer and customer service veteran based in South East London. Follow him on Instagram for images of his cat (and occasionally a poem) by clicking here.
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Suffice it, then, to say that this is not a history text in any real sense. Certainly, it contains historical claims and some of these are true. Others are half true, and others still are simply wrong or ill-thought.
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