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Shawn's avatar

Soo much refreshing truth in this post. I intended to go to a small offshoot protest here that some friends organized (not the main one at the state capitol), but given the heat in Phoenix, I ultimately didn’t want to get up early enough to get there. But I don’t regret missing it. Not so much for the antisemitic messaging since, while my friend has posted pro-Palestinian stuff, it’s not of the antisemitic flavor - she’s someone who knows better. But just because of what you mentioned - I’ve been organizing for Democratic politics since before I was old enough to vote. 20 years later, I’m tired. I can’t be bothered at this point. This wouldn’t be necessary if people had showed up in November when it actually mattered. Instead we got the far left flooding the zone with “Genocide Joe” and “Holocaust Harris” bullshit. And now they’re waving Palestinian flags at anti-Trump protests completely unaware that Trump’s second term is at least partially their fault. Just utterly tone deaf. It’s all so frustrating.

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Paige Wolf's avatar

Exactly!

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Stephanie's avatar

I really love this post. Especially this part:

“But I don’t want to march down the street with life-size puppets again. I don’t want to make snarky, cutesy signs and dick jokes again. I don’t want to chant with a bunch of white people about Democracy again. It feels hollow and futile. And I am unclear how it will be helpful when we gave the popular vote to a narcissistic lunatic who has remade the entire administration in the image of a satanic ghoul.

And not only do I not want to march with antisemites, I don’t want to march with these people who did not vote. People who take nihilistic pleasure in the downfall of society - and believe me, they are eating this up with a spoon.”

As you know I attended the Philly rally, despite all of the issues you mention in this piece. I don’t regret going, but I SO agree at how FRUSTRATING it is to once again be in this position when it was so easily preventable. I have so much rage both towards those who voted FOR trump, and those who refused to vote at all.

Oh and yes too about learning Pearlmania believes Jews control the media 🙄🙄🙄🙄

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Arrr Bee's avatar

I remain a Democrat so I can vote in primaries against DSA types. The money and volunteer efforts I used to invest in helping Democrats win in swing districts is now fully focused on defeating progressives and outsiders (DSA) in primaries. It is far worse for the country in general and the party in particular if the Long March tactics work - look at the length of time Labour in the UK languished outside of government because of its affiliation with the Free Palestine cult.

When it comes to the general elections, sorry but the Democratic Party lost my allegiance. I’ll vote for the less antisemitic and anti-Israel candidate. I’m donating and voting against Adam Schiff who hired SJP leader Maher Bitar to advise him. I’m donating against Ossoff and others who thought it’s a clever idea to vote for an arms embargo on Israel during a war. I have a list of those senators - their opponents are getting my assistance. There’s a litmus test now - stand with Hamas, GFY.

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Paige Wolf's avatar

What you said here: "The money and volunteer efforts I used to invest in helping Democrats win in swing districts is now fully focused on defeating progressives and outsiders (DSA) in primaries." - this precisely for me

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Louise's avatar

Princeton rally was 3-5K strong. Messaging and crowd was great (as was a supportive police presence) . 99% on message. A small group of Palestine supporters present at the outskirts saying “free Palestine” if there was a break in real messaging. No “intifada.” I hear what u r saying and respect it but also know the US hit 3.5% protestors nationally and sustained 3.5% has always been able to defeat fascism so for me it is worth it to keep protesting.

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Paige Wolf's avatar

And I respect everyone who chooses to protest! For real!

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Mr. Ala's avatar

Half way. You still support those who go to these “protests” against your survival. Remember the joke that a liberal is too broadminded to take his (or, of course, her) own side in a knife fight?

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David Rakofsky's avatar

If you were trying to knock the wind right outta me, you have succeeded. 😮‍💨

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Paige Wolf's avatar

Oh no! I don't want to discourage people. I'm just sharing how I feel, and I really hope that I am wrong about so many things! :)

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David Rakofsky's avatar

Not discouraged. Never going to quit. Just a big gulp of Reality all at once, while so many people are in pain and trying whatever they can to right the ship, worldwide, even! Some days…it can feel like too much to be aware.

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Paige Wolf's avatar

Yes! I am so jealous of people who live in ignorant bliss

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