Ricky Tollikko and the Woke Onez Rebellion Try Turning the Dial to 11

Before getting into the meat of the article, we would like to offer this as a preamble:

"This Is Spinal Tap" might be, at least in this writer's opinion, the greatest mockumentary in the history of the genre (though "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind" could both also make a strong case as well). For those who aren't familiar with the film, first shame on you! Second, in summary it is a satirical look at a fictional British metal band and ridicules the pretentiousness of the rock stars of the era.

Now, if there were to be a mockumentary produced on the far-right hateriot movement, the writers would probably dig deep into the perceived character of individuals who are attracted to such groups. The members of this fictional club would be written as ignorant rubes who were credulous of every possible conspiracy theory no matter how ridiculous. They would be seen to walk around aimlessly yelling at random confused and mildly annoyed individuals accusing them of being "antifa" and pestering small businesses who they decided, as a result of getting kicked out for poor behaviour, as "antifa" businesses. And they would have a god awful logo, nonsensical patches, and a name for the club that is so embarrassing one would truly believe that it was named as a result of losing a bet.

Well in Alberta such a hate group exists and sadly it isn't at all satirical:

Peaceful Red Deer Anti-Racist March A Success; Far-Right Narrative At Odds With Reality

This past Sunday, Red Deer Against Racism and the Black and Indigenous Alliance Alberta (BIAA) held a march in the city of Red Deer, AB. In stark contrast to the event which was to have taken place on September 20 where far-right hateriots and assorted hate groups (instigated by Pat King despite his claims of innocence now) physically attacked and intimidated attendees, this march was wildly successful:

What’s the best way to respond to hate? With a whole lot of love! Red Deer represented! You sent a clear message today that racism isn’t welcome here, or anywhere. We’ll always stand with you. Much love. 💜 pic.twitter.com/ccSE8V7XHs

— Janis Irwin (@JanisIrwin) October 5, 2020

Thanks to the 100s of people who participated the the Red Deer Peace march this afternoon. Black and Indigenous alliance fights hate with love! You know which one wins! #ableg #reddeer pic.twitter.com/LAqMFdK5Jd

— David Eggen (@davideggenAB) October 5, 2020

Lots of great dancing at the peace rally in red deer today. Racists got their assess kicked with non-violence and love. #ableg pic.twitter.com/SKeX5HyKdU

— Washington White People (@washingtonytppl) October 5, 2020

It was so heartening to see so many rainbows and LGBTQ2S+ flags today at the peace march! #reddeer #yqf pic.twitter.com/qioCw7Ivsk

— Central Alberta Pride (@CentralABPride) October 5, 2020 

The march began at 3:30 pm after a smudge ceremony. It continued to City Hall Park -- some marchers were seen to pick up trash along the way -- where speakers discussed the need to have an honest dialogue about racial injustice.

The media also noted the peaceful nature of the march, despite the efforts of the hateriots:

Second attempt at peaceful anti-racism rally a success in Red Deer https://t.co/wSsgKKI9Ka pic.twitter.com/ZTamHHIeKv

— CBC Edmonton (@CBCEdmonton) October 5, 2020

An anti-racism protest took place in Red Deer today, and though there were no physical altercations, counter-protesters did cause controversy.https://t.co/MEKUuGYOBl

— 660 NEWS Calgary (@660NEWS) October 5, 2020

Hundreds take to the wet streets of #reddeer for a peace walk in support of the anti racism movement in central #Alberta #CBC pic.twitter.com/d7G3DwuXxM

— Alicia Asquith (@AAsquithCBC) October 4, 2020

There were of course hateriots present who attempted, but failed, to disrupt the march owing in large part to the heavy police presence:

In #RedDeer's downtown core, anti-racist Peace Walk participants encounter a small group of some in opposition. A bit tense as RCMP make a barricade to protect Peace Walkers with their bicycles. @rdnewsNOW @BIG105 @1067TheDrive pic.twitter.com/CH1lpHWuUy

— Josh Hall(WEAR A MASK)-rdnewsNOW 🇨🇦🌈 (@vancan19) October 4, 2020

Red Deer Aftermath and Some Identifications

This past Sunday the group Red Deer Against Racism with speakers from the Rural Alberta Against Racism (RAAR) and the Black and Indigenous Alliance Alberta (BIAA) had planned on holding a rally in the city of Red Deer, AB. Similar rallies had been held in other rural communities where members of those communities spoke about their experiences with racism in rural Alberta. The events attracted people from both outside these communities and within and were always peaceful and included families.

Then Pat King decided to Pat King all over their efforts:

After threatening demonstrators who “come to my f****** town," Pat King is organizing against an anti-racist rally on Sunday, September 20, at 4 pm in Red Deer, Alberta. https://t.co/BmVtDTg48k

— Canadian Anti-Hate Network (@antihateca) September 18, 2020

Despite being the one who threatened the members of RAAR and their supporters with violence should they come to "his town", King unsurprisingly claimed that they were the ones who were violent. The thing is, King knows this to be untrue. He harassed members of RAAR at another event and at still another he hid in the bushes filming the rally. In neither incident was he touched and in the second he was ignored:

No Pat, this isn't creepy at all.

But then the truth isn't of great importance to these people.