Andrew Ngo spoke at the Heritage Foundation in
Washington DC, exactly one hour.
The presentation was live-streamed, and security at
the event was very tight, with reports that cell phones had to be surrendered.
But the complete video was immediately available when
the event ended. It is called “Behind
the Mask: Antifa’s Plan to Undermine Liberal Democracy”.
The introduction by HF mentioned the far radical Left
of the past, including the ideology of Marcuse (that violence of the oppressed
must be met with such) and particularly the Symbionese Liberation Army which
kidnapped Patty Hearst in 1974 (which Jeff Toobin at CNN has written a book).
Ngo opened by discussing how his parents were affected
by the aftermath of the fall of Saigon in 1975.
About the last third minutes were taken with
questions.
Ngo mentions that the United States does not by definition
outlaw hate groups as Europe does (it does outlaw assisting foreign terror
groups). Ngo explained that Antifa is
informally constructed and anonymous, but described its ideology as anarchistic
and utopian. He says that American
groups (which he says are mostly white) have incorporated the far Left ideology
of intersectionality. Ngo suggested possibly
outlawing masks at protests.
One question (by Luke O’Brien) mentioned a plot and a
Quillette article by Eoin Lenahan.
Many of the events attracting Antifa cells have involved fights with Proud
Boys or Patriot Prayers, especially in Portland, according to the speech.
Ngo seemed to refer to a remark by Beto O’Rourke
tracing Trump’s speeches to Goebbels (Axios).
Ngo thinks some of the mainstream Left has accepted some of Antifa’s ideology.
Ngo thinks some of the mainstream Left has accepted some of Antifa’s ideology.
Ngo said he needed special therapy for memory, speech
and balance after the brain injury from the beating in Portland this summer.
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