The Washington Post reports:
Chanting “White lives matter!” “You will not replace us!” and “Jews will not replace us!” several hundred white nationalists and white supremacists carrying torches marched in a parade through the University of Virginia campus Friday night.
The fast-paced march was made up almost exclusively of men in their 20s and 30s, though there were some who looked to be in their mid-teens. Beginning a little after 9:30 p.m., the march lasted 15 to 20 minutes before ending in skirmishes when the marchers were met by a small group of counterprotesters at the base of a statue of Thomas Jefferson, the university’s founder.
Last night was just the warmup. From the New York Times:
Thousands of people — many from out of town — are expected to descend on the city to either protest or participate in a “Unite the Right” rally on Saturday convened by white nationalists who oppose a plan to remove a statue of Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general, from a city park.
“People are angry, they’re scared, they’re hurt, they’re confused,” said the Rev. Seth Wispelwey of the local United Church of Christ. “White supremacists rallying in our town is an act of violence.”
City officials and the police said they were prepared for possible unrest; the Virginia National Guard put out a statement saying it would “closely monitor the situation.” The University of Virginia Medical Center has canceled all elective surgery — standard procedure in preparation for events that could lead to mass casualties. Around town, some businesses plan to close.
The new off-Broadway show, called "Unfuckable Men" pic.twitter.com/kDezndo9fj
— Linda Tirado (@KillerMartinis) August 12, 2017
Recognize one of these people? Reach out to them, admonish their ignorance, and ask 'em where they buy citronella tiki torches in bulk.
— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) August 12, 2017
This is America. Nazi march on UVA campus pic.twitter.com/FdUyA8FnAN
— Hatewatch (@Hatewatch) August 12, 2017
Like the Nuremberg rallies of old. But on one of the most liberal campuses in America pic.twitter.com/48qCCbWo2a
— Hatewatch (@Hatewatch) August 12, 2017
The Nazis of Pier One Imports pic.twitter.com/nhQYPnqir8
— Tim ?? Dickinson (@7im) August 12, 2017
#Charlottesville 9:56pm ? CHANTS: "One people, one nation, end immigration" & "blood and soil" pic.twitter.com/FbM1N8Ie1r
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) August 12, 2017
When you see these white supremacists march through #Charlottesville, remember that each torch was essentially lit at the Trump White House. https://t.co/3JnBOT0VVi
— Joseph M. Azam (@joseph_azam) August 12, 2017
Now gathering around statue of Thomas Jefferson. Chanting 'white lives matter!' pic.twitter.com/16cruXn5d8
— Joe Heim (@JoeHeim) August 12, 2017
"Just make sure Nazis NEVER march with tiki torches. I'm trying to save Germany, not Gilligan's Island." — Hitler's last words
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) August 12, 2017
"Don't call us Nazis!" cried the racist white guys while saluting Hitler and jerking off to pictures of swastikas. #Charlottesville
— Twitnter is Coming (@OhNoSheTwitnt) August 12, 2017
Tell me again about how they're not really nazis pic.twitter.com/tVHCzn3blT
— Lauren Duca (@laurenduca) August 12, 2017
Trump is threatening multiple wars and sabotaging the US health care system while Nazis openly march in the streets.
Elections matter.
— Josh Schwerin (@JoshSchwerin) August 12, 2017
Making Fun of Tiki Nazis Twitter is extremely good Twitter.
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) August 12, 2017
Just to be clear, the "alt-right" white nationalists are wearing swastikas and chanting "Blood and Soil"- these are Nazis. #Charlottesville
— Vicki R Altounian (@missvickirae) August 12, 2017
#UniteTheRight march chants "Blood and soil" pic.twitter.com/cX4O11jc35
— Alex Rubinstein (@RealAlexRubi) August 12, 2017
What are they marching against? Having everything? pic.twitter.com/AXUpaye6Xa
— Jess Dweck (@TheDweck) August 12, 2017
Violent white supremacist terrorists in #Charlottesville assaulting people.IT'S NOT ABOUT FREE SPEECH pic.twitter.com/On2POrxupo #UniteTheRight
— Ahmad Kablawi (@KablawiA) August 12, 2017