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Undercover in Patriot Prayer: Insights From a Vancouver Democrat Who's Been Working Against the Far-Right Group from the InsideSince 2017, far-right groups have flocked to notoriously liberal Portland to march, yell, and engage in violent clashes with left-wing activists. Most of these demonstrations were planned by Patriot Prayer, a small coalition of Trump-supporting provocateurs based in Vancouver, WA.
Ben has marched alongside Patriot Prayer for nearly every major Portland demonstrationevents with such vague names as Rally for Trump and Freedom, "Freedom March," and "Trump Free Speech Rally."
What the far-right group didn't know was that Ben was a spy.
However, in a matter of weeks, Bens long-hidden identity will be made public, meaning his days of being undercover with the group have come to an end. Video footage shot by this left-of-center Democrat will soon be used in court against longtime members of Patriot Prayerincluding its leader, Joey Gibson.
Bennot his real name, as he wishes to keep his name private a little longeris a tall, 30-something man with a reddish-blonde beard and pale skin. Hes easy to spot in a crowd. It doesnt hurt that he always wears the same shirt to rallies: a red tee emblazoned with the Marvel Comics antihero Deadpool.
Read more: https://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2019/08/26/27039560/undercover-in-patriot-prayer-insights-from-a-vancouver-democrat-whos-been-working-against-the-far-right-group-from-the-inside
FM123
(10,126 posts)Just read news that one of leaders a far right group just resigned because he was exposed by video footage from someone on the inside.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/andy-ngo-who-became-a-right-wing-star-leaves-quillette-after-incriminating-video-appears
Stargazer09
(2,160 posts)He found a way to help put fascists behind bars.
I just hope he stays safe, especially after his real name becomes public.
Ilsa
(62,239 posts)and a white power leader's sole source of income was a website that sold hate music, hateful video games, etc. He had nothing for a resume. Piccollini was willing to help him if he would shut down the website to show he was serious. It took awhile, but he shut it down.
Another person was a young man that Christian took under his wing. Eventually Chris paid for his tattoo removal.
Everyone trying to leave these groups (there are about 78 varieties) is scared of what could happen to them or their families. Murder is a possible outcome.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)that, they won't know who he is?