Antifa Tried to KILL ME For Exposing Them - Andy Ngo
By Bobby Darvish - darvishintelligence.blogspot.com
As an Iranian-American, an ex-Muslim, and now a conservative Christian, I have witnessed firsthand how radical ideologies can dismantle civilizations. Growing up under an authoritarian regime that used violence and oppression to silence dissent has shaped my worldview. This personal history is why I pay close attention to movements that undermine free speech and incite violence under the guise of justice. In the United States, one such group is Antifa, an organization that I view as the militant arm of the Marxist left.
Andy Ngo, a courageous journalist, dared to expose Antifa’s violence and deception, only to become a victim of their brutality. He was mercilessly attacked in 2019 while covering an Antifa rally in Portland, Oregon, an event that shocked many Americans but was all too familiar to someone like me, who has seen how radical groups use violence to crush those who reveal their true nature.
Antifa, which claims to stand against fascism, is ironically one of the most fascistic movements in America today. They use the same methods that tyrannical regimes like Iran, the former Soviet Union, and Nazi Germany employed: intimidation, physical violence, and a complete disregard for civil liberties. I can’t help but draw parallels between Antifa’s tactics and the repressive strategies used by the Iranian regime, which also silences its critics, tortures dissidents, and spreads propaganda to maintain its grip on power.
The attack on Andy Ngo is a chilling reminder of the lengths to which these radical groups will go to suppress the truth. Ngo was documenting the violent actions of Antifa, including their assault on police officers, destruction of property, and harassment of innocent civilians. For this, he was beaten, doused with milkshakes laced with quick-drying cement, and left with a brain hemorrhage. His crime? Doing his job as a journalist, something that in a free country should never result in such vicious retaliation.
As a former Muslim, I understand what it means to challenge dangerous ideologies. Islam, particularly in its most radical forms, seeks to quash any dissent, whether it’s from within or outside the faith. Antifa operates with a similar mindset: they present themselves as the vanguards of justice but refuse to allow any criticism of their methods or goals. This parallels how Islamists demand submission under the guise of faith and "peace," and how they use violence to enforce their vision of society.
When I left Islam and became a Christian, I did so knowing full well the dangers that came with rejecting a belief system that demands absolute obedience. Yet I could not continue to align myself with an ideology that permits the stoning of women, the persecution of non-Muslims, and the destruction of individual freedoms. In the same way, Andy Ngo and others who challenge Antifa are risking their lives to stand up for the truth.
What Antifa and their enablers on the far left cannot tolerate is exposure. The reason they tried to kill Andy Ngo wasn’t just because he was documenting their actions, but because he was doing so in a way that revealed the lies they tell to the public. Antifa claims to fight for justice, yet their actions reveal a group more interested in anarchy, Marxism, and authoritarianism than in any meaningful social change.
As someone who grew up under tyranny, I understand the importance of standing up for free speech and the right to criticize power structures, whether they are governmental or societal. Antifa’s actions are a direct threat to these freedoms, and their assault on Andy Ngo is an attack not just on him, but on all of us who believe in the free exchange of ideas and the right to expose the truth.
Ngo’s relentless pursuit of truth reminds me of the Christian martyrs who were persecuted for their faith. They too faced violent opposition but remained steadfast in their mission. In a similar vein, Andy Ngo continues to expose Antifa, despite the repeated attacks and death threats he has received. His bravery is a beacon for all of us who oppose the rise of left-wing extremism in the United States.
As an Iranian-American Christian who has lived through oppression, I stand with Andy Ngo in the fight against Antifa and the Marxist ideologies that underlie their actions. We must not allow radical groups to use violence to shut down discourse. This is America, a land founded on the principles of free speech, freedom of the press, and individual liberty. If we do not defend these values, we risk becoming like the very tyrannies that many of us, including myself, fled.
Andy Ngo’s story is not just a cautionary tale about Antifa—it is a wake-up call for all of us. If we fail to confront this growing threat, we may find ourselves living in a society where truth is silenced, and violence is used as a tool of political control. We must stand firm in the face of such danger and continue to support those, like Andy Ngo, who risk their lives to expose the truth.
References:
Ngo, Andy. Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy. Center Street, 2021.
Brown, Julie. "Journalist Andy Ngo Beaten and Hospitalized After Antifa Attack in Portland." The New York Times, 30 June 2019, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/30/us/andy-ngo-portland-antifa.html.
Hanson, Victor Davis. "The Origins of Antifa." National Review, 25 Aug 2020, https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/08/the-origins-of-antifa/.
Bauer, Shane. "What Antifa Is, and What They Aren’t." Mother Jones, 7 Sept 2020, https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/09/what-antifa-is-and-what-they-arent/.
Anderson, Terry. "The Violent Tactics of Antifa and the Left’s Embrace of Radicalism." The Federalist, 8 July 2019, https://thefederalist.com/2019/07/08/the-violent-tactics-of-antifa-and-the-lefts-embrace-of-radicalism/.
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