The Democratic National Convention began today (Monday, August 19) and, as expected, there’s going to be a lot of protests… from other leftists.
Despite the nonsensical efforts by Kamala Harris’ campaign to offer a fresh start from the administration she is currently a fundamental part of, protesters will nevertheless be gathering outside the convention in Chicago, IL.
The elephant in the room cannot be avoided. A small but growing portion of the party’s leftist elements are pro-Palestine. Desperate attempts to negotiate a ceasefire by Secretary of State Antony Blinken have only resulted in a renewed ground offensive by Israeli forces – reducing the likelihood of a peace agreement.
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to descend on the four-day convention, including the Feminists & LGBTQ+ for Palestine group. While many of us thought “Queers for Palestine” was peak stupid – this manages to surpass even them.
The bizarre combination of the rainbow and Palestinian flags are unlikely to be seen anywhere else, not least in the Gaza Strip. While the West Bank is comparatively more tolerant to the rights of homosexuals, the Hamas-controlled Gaza contains some of the harshest persecution against LGBTQ+ individuals in the world.
It’s contradictory, at the vest best, and virtue signaling at the worst.
Indeed, it’s hard to imagine the group’s support will be wholly welcomed in the Palestinian state.
Others think it’s stupidity which prompts such support.
As always, a meme can explain anything.
