There are two things we know about Antifa thugs like the ones controlling the streets of cities like Portland and Seattle. First, they're cowards who only operate in large numbers to keep themselves safe. Second, the smaller the group they confront, the more bold they get. This, too, highlights their inherent cowardice.
We don't know the context of what happened prior to this video, but the numbers and aggression seem to point to targeted expulsion from Antifa "territory." They felt very confident with a large group of people against four who seemed to either be counter-protesters or simply people in the wrong place at the wrong time. Either way, this is assault caught on camera, assault that should lead to a police investigation, arrest, and prosecution.
Except, this is Portland, their home turf where feckless Democratic leadership no longer considers crimes by Antifa thugs to be prosecution-worthy. That's why Oregon state police have stood down. They grew tired of prosecutors in the county failing to do their jobs.
Of course, sometimes local Portland police will feel an obligation to defy their orders and act against aggressors. Case-in-point: An incident two nights ago when a man was hit by pepper spray twice before getting hit by pepper bullets twice. Then, he was tackled and apparently arrested. What did he do? Was he attacking local citizens, destroying private property, or participating in attacks on federal buildings? No. He went after Portland police themselves. That may be the only way to draw their attention.
In many ways, we cannot blame law enforcement. After all, they're simply following orders from Portland's leadership, particularly Mayor Ted Wheeler. Nevertheless, it's a shame to see any cops unwilling to protect and serve based solely on orders from city hall. It just doesn't seem right.
Whatever these thugs were doing, they always seem to only be bold enough to act when they have superior numbers. Bats in hand and with plenty of backup, these Antifa hoodlums overcame their personal inadequacies.
