The supremacy of the white race with torches in their hands gathered near the statue of the Confederation on Saturday evening. Unlike their last meeting on August 12, which led to the deaths of opponents of Nazism Heather Heyer, this demonstration did not last long and was peaceful.
40-50 alt-right goons w Richard E Spencer in the Park for #Charlottesville 3.0, as he calls it. «You will not replace us! Russia is our friend!» pic.twitter.com/iM8wrVgidE
— Jalane Schmidt (@Jalane_Schmidt) October 8, 2017
A group of 50 people, led by the far-right extremist Richard Spencer, was surrounded by a statue of the General Confederate Robert E. Leethat at the end of August draped in black tarps and plan to dismantle. During the rally, Spencer condemned the decision of the authorities of Charlottesville.
«We are here to represent the interests of white Americans – said one of the group members using the loudspeaker. – The ruling elite right-wing refuses to hold on to their people, their voters.»
White nationalists chanting now — “We will be back”. About 3 dozen supporters in Emancipation Park. Plenty of police on standby in park. pic.twitter.com/LuJEsAgxQy
— Matt Talhelm (@MattTalhelm) October 7, 2017
Spencer stressed that this is not the last protest. By the way, in Charlottesville this is the third such rally white Nazis since may, when the participants also came out with torches and chanted: «Russia is our friend.»
The mayor of Charlottesville Mike singer proposed to file a lawsuit against the organization of the next protest of hatred in the Park.
«Another despicable neo-Nazi cowards visit – said the mayor. – You are not welcome! Go home! In the meantime we are considering all our legal options».
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and Democrat Ralph Northam accused the President of trump is that he allowed racism to flourish.
«Uncertainty Donald trump let it happen again, and ed Gillespie (Nortena opponent in the election from the Republicans) failed to call the leader of his party to condemn the neo-Nazis and supporters of extremism, — said the Deputy Governor. – Any elected official must be a certain position. White supremacist no one welcomes, and they will not win.»
