Can we just pause and appreciate the fact that Biden understands "Antifa is an idea not an organization"?

*He's still not my man, but at least he's not a bumbling coward.

To the right wingers who came here to call Antifa a terrorist org. Hi, I'm Beau. I'm a literal expert on political violence and terrorism.

Let me break this down into crayons.

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Does being a racist make you terrorist? No, it makes you an asshole.
Are there racist terror groups? Of course.

An ideology alone does not create a terrorist.

In theory:

A terrorist must unlawfully use violence or the threat of violence to influence those beyond the immediate area to achieve a political, religious, ideological, or monetary goal.

Acts attributed to "Antifa" are localized and not designed to influence policy. Not influencing those beyond the immediate area.

Legally:

Membership in an any org without participation in an illegal act is protected speech. Only foreign orgs can really be designated.

Pretty please, with a cherry, get your Nazi apologist rears off my profile.