Before we get to the part where white nationalist streamer Nick Fuentes advocates killing non-Christians, let’s review something about friends that we’ve probably all heard at some point in our lives, maybe from from a parent, teacher or coach.
It is a proverb cited as early as the 16th century and which, with a few small variations, says: “Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are. »
Nick Fuentes has friends in Arizona politics.
Nick Fuentes had dinner with Donald Trump.
Gosar and Rogers settled in Fuentes
During one of his recent rants, Fuentes said in part: “There is an occult element at the highest levels of society, and particularly among Jews. »
He attacked what he called “evil people” and “people who worship false gods.”
He said: “These people, when we take power, they must be sentenced to death. Directly. … Absolutely destroyed.”
He said, “This is God’s own country.” This is Jesus’ country. This is not the domain of atheists, devil worshipers or treacherous Jews…”
I don’t buy the AZ GOP outrage:About a connection to a white nationalist
U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar and Sen. Wendy Rogers have both been affiliated with Fuentes’ America First Political Action conference.
They actually got close to this guy.
They spoke at his conference, defended him
Some time ago, an article in the Arizona Republic described how two of Gosar’s collaborators had links in Fuentes.
And Gosar defended Fuentes on the right-wing social media site Gab, stating: “The January 6th Committee’s fake partisan witch hunt continues as they now target young conservative Christians like Nick Fuentes. This is pure political persecution and it must stop. @realnickjfuentes.
Fuentes responded: “Thank you, Congressman!”
For her part, Rogers was a featured speaker at the America First political action conference and expressed her gratitude and affection for Fuentes, tweeting: “Thank you, Nick Fuentes. We love you.”
Fuentes had dinner with Donald Trump and Kanye West, with Trump later saying he didn’t know who Fuentes was or that he would be there — as if any old person could show up and share a meal with the president.
What if you didn’t condemn Gosar and Rogers?
Some Republican politicians condemned the dinner. Others remained silent.
But it all comes back to that saying about friends.
Politicians like Gosar and Rogers have ties to Fuentes.
But what about those who support Gosar and Rogers? despite of these connections? Say, someone like Kari Lake, who is running for governor and is currently running for U.S. Senate.
The lake has called Gosar “the GOAT” and called Rogers a “hero.”
It’s really not difficult to understand politicians:
“Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.”
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