r/AntifascistsofReddit • u/Either_Landscape_909 • 15h ago
Discussion "You are the minority, and as a minority, we will put you in your place."...
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This phrase was uttered by Lucas Pavanato, a federal deputy elected with 3 million votes. This vermin was elected by relentlessly attacking all types of minorities, spewing hate speech without suffering any consequences. As soon as his victory was announced, he said: "You are the minority and, as a minority, we will put you in your place."
Pavanato has never worked an honest day in his life. During his term as a city councilman in São Paulo, he did absolutely nothing for the city, and yet he received a platform to spread his prejudice. But the video I'm sharing with you today shows the true power of the minority—it shows us organizing to fight against fascism! For too long, we have been fragmented, but now we are the ones who will put these fascists in their place.
Brazil is showing the world what antifascist resistance looks like, and we will not stop now.
To be clear, as an anarchist, I have no illusions about bourgeois democracy and I have many criticisms of Lula—especially regarding how his liberal policies allowed the far-right to gain ground in recent years. At the same time, it would be naive to ignore that his presence was fundamental in undermining the fascist momentum at this moment.
I want to conclude this text by translating Lula's quote that summarizes our struggle: "The powerful can kill one, two, or a hundred roses. But they will never be able to prevent the arrival of spring.