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Published 7 hours agoPatriot Prayer leader Joey Gibson arrested on eve of Portland, Ore., protestsBy Dom Calicchio | Fox NewsThe leader of a conservative group was arrested Friday in Portland, Ore., one day before planned protests involving supporters of the far-left Antifa movement and supporters of several conservative groups.Joey Gibson, leader of Portland-based Patriot Prayer, turned himself in to authorities in connection with an arrest warrant for rioting, stemming from a violent clash in the city on May 1, according to the Associated Press. He was later released after posting bail, with further legal action pending.In a video posted on Facebook, Gibson accused police of targeting conservative groups for arrests but not members of Antifa, even though masked Antifa supporters have been seen on videos engaging in violence during past protests. ... More at FOX News
So, has this become a weekend kind of thing, like the Farmers' Market, or Music on Mainstreet? Antianti-fas acting stupidly, starting at 2:00 pm, on Baker and 2nd streets?
Portland protest coverage at this guy's Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer
Just watched a little on a live youtube channel.No violent clashes, yet. "cuz that is what many want" From the comfort of their our keyboards and homes.
Andy Ngo has some coverage: https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo
Wow. I suggest people reading this click on that link and watch some videos.
Looks like quite a bit of violence was tolerated.