The pro-Palestinian movement and the pride brigade are two of left-wing extremism’s fiercest components. What happens when those who ferociously support a state where gay rights are non-existent meet other leftists who are in their rainbow colors for the day?
Well, that question was answered on Sunday, June 2, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when a pride parade encountered a Free Palestine march, prompting the “oppression Olympics standoff” as one social media user put it.
The situation was handled well by the somewhat bemused cops in attendance and, against the wishes of some, the situation was resolved peacefully.
Many were quick to point out the clear differences between the two fractured elements of the Left.
It highlights the issue with left-wing extremists, who are determined to stand up and virtue signal for the issue of the day. Ultimately, supporting every cause that comes to mind leads to conflict sooner or later, with the two sides in Philly just looking silly.
As one social media user pointed out, we have a whole month of this. It’s currently day three…
