[heaving kindling onto the pyre] I've got nothing against witches, personally

Likely just the very obvious fact that a bullet never struck him, but rather a piece of glass

To the people getting mad at the "liberal" label, I'd ask you - just who do you think is doing the firing?

Then they're probably left of liberal

Her student called her a demon?

And that's just step one! It's been such a success the fascists are already gearing up for step two. People appeasing or excusing this pogrom are simply fine with it happening or hope it'll buy them more time.