Behind the Black Mask Quotes

“A society that begins by banning words will end by banning books, and ideas themselves.”
― Gabriel Nadales, Behind the Black Mask: My Time as an Antifa Activist

“Antifa...does not propose any affirmative ideology. Rather, it is a negative reactionary movement. In a void, anarchism would still attempt to organize society. But Antifa cannot exist without “fascists” to oppose. It therefore claims to see fascism everywhere, even where it does not exist. Ultimately, Antifa is a dumbed-down branch of radical politics.”
― Gabriel Nadales, Behind the Black Mask: My Time as an Antifa Activist

“America is one of the most prosperous countries on earth because of the freedoms Americans enjoy.”
― Gabriel Nadales, Behind the Black Mask: My Time as an Antifa Activist

“When Antifa activists fail, publicize it. Because when its failure is broadcast, Antifa begins to lose support. These attacks were once rare, but unfortunately they are becoming more and more common, and they are being perpetrated against innocent people.”
― Gabriel Nadales, Behind the Black Mask: My Time as an Antifa Activist

“To take showers, one needs to heat water in a bucket by using two induction cables, which are either connected to a socket or plugged directly into a power generator. If this method sounds dangerous, rest assured, it is. One time, I touched the water while my cousin was warming it for his shower. The electric shock threw me back.”
― Gabriel Nadales, Behind the Black Mask: My Time as an Antifa Activist