Antifa Claims Responsibility for Attack on Far-Left Portland Bar in Retaliation for Them “Spreading Covid” by Staying Open

Rose City Antifa members have claimed credit for vandalism at a Portland Bar owned by workers in the early hours on January 29.

In a “communiqueRose City Counter-Info posted the following on January 31, by the group. The group stated that vandalism had been committed by “disabled anarchists,” targeted the Worker’s Tap because of “how this bar inherently operates with unmitigated COVID spread.”

“In the early hours of January 29th, some disabled anarchist attacked Worker’s Tap by tagging it and damaging a window. Due to the bullet-proof glass, the window’s damage would only consist of small dents,” The statement was read.

According to the group, symbols and phrases such as anarchist are not acceptable. “A,” And “161” Which calls out “that it was fascists forces whom originally paved the path of COVID as a genocide since April 2020 through the blood of primarily Black and Indigenous disabled people, a road of bones which now many liberals and ableist anarchists goose-stomp on in collaboration with the fascists to maintain a “normal” for keeping bars and other viral-friendly entertainment operating at the expense of disabled lives.”

A bar tag was also attached to the bar. “Covid Kills!” Double “to address how this bar inherently operates with unmitigated COVID spread, murdering disabled people in the process.”

The statement continued by stating that the act had been carried out in “retaliation” To the “event organizers in the anarchist scene who contribute to the COVID pandemic by organizing super-spreader gatherings that, in the end, lead to more disabled people dying.”

They claimed that the Covid pandemic had begun. “has been weaponized as a genocide against disabled people through the fascist measure of treating Covid as ‘endemic.'”

“At its core, COVID ‘endemicity’ is a fascist political project that seeks for eternal genocide against disabled people. It is for this reason why the COVID pandemic will be referred to as the COVID genocide for the rest of this communique.”

The group liked this analogy “Covid genocide” To the extent that it affects disabled people, “Indigenous genocide” North America has also claimed that the Holocaust occurred because of this. “large segments of the country’s proletariat” The effort was made possible by the collaboration of all parties.

“Events at consumption sites designed for eating and/or drinking, as well at ‘mask optional’ places, all contribute to the COVID genocide no matter if funds go to ‘good causes.'”

Later, the statement was expanded. “This is a call to fightback against the COVID genocide. These periods of mass slaughter have only been mitigated or halted altogether when the people of the targeted demographic fight back and flip it into a social struggle for liberation.”

“Right now disabled people are cornered, and the only way we will get out of this corner is through pushing back against those oppressing us.”

“This could come in a variety of forms: whether mutual aid to keep disabled people alive, giving anti-maskers shit for their ableist violence, shutting down super-spreader sites and events by any means which stops the COVID spread, etc. We should stop playing nice to the people whom are willing to kill us for beers and yuppy indoor dining, because playing nice has never won any person freedom.”

In Multnomah County, where Portland is located, the number of new Covid-19 cases has remained under 1,000 since July. According to the most recent data, there were only 275 cases in January’s last week. 31 of those cases required hospitalization. This is significantly lower than last summer’s spike of 3,180 cases. Data by county.

The post ended with the statement that “Anti-Maskers Are Murderers” And “Anti-Eugenics Action,” You can add a preface. “Rip Tort and solidarity with the Weelaunee Forest Defense. This action would had never took place if not for their inspiring militancy. As one of them beautifully said: its either we goose-stomp into the apocalypse or fight back, and in that process of fighting back create a new future of life and liberation.”

The Worker’s Tap, the bar targeted by the vandalism, is a worker-owned and operated beer bar in Portland, Oregon. To enter the bar, you had to show proof of vaccination.

According to its Website, “Our business is run democratically and profits are split amongst our members.”

On InstagramThe bar advertised for a Jan 29 event. “solidarity” Use the “Atlanta forest defenders,” a group made up of militants who created an autonomous area south of Atlanta, on the grounds of a planned training facility for police officers. At least 19 members were charged. Terrorism in the home Other serious charges. The event’s description stated that 10 percent of the evening’s sales would be split “between the Atlanta Solidarity Fund and Tortuguita’s family.”

Manuel Esteban Paez Teran (26 years old) was also spotted earlier this month. “Tort” And “Tortuguita,” This was Shot Police have killed him after he injured and shot a Georgia police officer.

Another Post A chalkboard sign reading outside the building is visible from the bar. “we stand in solidarity with ATL Forest Defenders. Rest in power, Tortuguita.”

This is also the bar Post They have added titles to their library. “White Women,” “The Enduring Legacy of Portland’s Black Panthers,” And “Insurrection: Rebellion, Civil Rights, and the Paradoxical State of Black Citizenship.”

The bar has held other fundraisers in the past for worker’s unions, sex worker organizations, and organizations providing medical care to the homeless.

The Post Millennial reached the Portland Police Bureau to get their opinion.