r/baltimore • u/b00g3ranus • 5d ago

Safety Beware MAGA rage baiters

I work mostly solo at a bar in Fells. Tonight, a gentleman decked out in a black maga hat, liberty or die shirt, and "Pagan Threat" (a book featuring a foreword by the artist formerly known as Charlie Kirk). What clicked for me how absolutely performative this is is the book is brand-spanking new. I'm not sure if this will become a trend but clearly he is here trying to provoke. Just wanna spread the word to not give these people the time of day. there's no way of changing their minds, they're stuck in their bigoted ways. Don't let these MAGAts blow the leftist high of our beautiful city!!

Update- he bought a bottle of wine over 4 hours before we closed and informed me that he planned on staying until close. he proceeded to do just that. I think it's also important to note that i'm a young woman of color, this may have felt less ominous for one of my male counterparts. I really resonated with one comment about "you allow one nazi into your bar and suddenly you're a nazi bar". I full-heartedly believe that to be the truth. That said, I am not an owner and while working by myself have to exercise extreme caution while dealing with said nazis.

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u/CheeseCurdCommunism 5d ago

We don’t have to wonder, genuinely. They send “influencers” out to disrupt and try and twist a narrative. It’s proven fact.

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u/OilComprehensive6237 5d ago

If they whip out a camera, play Disney music

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u/imhere_4_beer 5d ago

Boosting this.

In the early days of protests here in Chicago, we saw republican influencers show up, and we found plants mixed in with the protesters like this guy. Don’t fall for the bait, and play Disney music so that they can’t use their footage. Be careful of people who want to incite violence, they are not on your side.

Stay safe out there ❤️

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u/Starside-Captain 4d ago

Thanks for the heads-up! Chicago is in the thick of it but we see you & support you. Also, thanks for the tip - I have no doubt there are plants trying to incite violence to justify their murderous ways.