In a recent virtual meeting, New Hampshire's Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) began by declaring Thanksgiving a "day of mourning" for Native Americans.
The event, which was hosted by New Hampshire Peace Action and co-sponsored by a variety of far-left groups, was intended to be a serious discussion with State Representative Ellen Read about her experience with the Gaza flotilla. However, the meeting quickly devolved into a display of the progressive movement's radical shift.
The meeting commenced with an acknowledgment of the land, recognizing it as the "traditional ancestral homelands of the Abenaki, Wabanaki, and Penobscot peoples." This was swiftly followed by a denouncement of Thanksgiving, setting the tone for the rest of the event.
According to Gateway Pundit, this is a clear indication of how far the progressive movement has strayed from mainstream American values.
State Representative Ellen Read was introduced as the first American elected official to sail with a flotilla attempting to "break Israel's illegal blockade." Despite not making it to Gaza due to illness, Read was celebrated for her participation. She then proceeded to equate Israel's actions with "ongoing genocide" for "77 years," a statement that has raised eyebrows among conservatives and supporters of Israel.
Read also revealed her efforts to introduce a "genocide bill" in New Hampshire, which would mandate high schools to teach about the alleged "genocide against the Palestinian people" alongside other historical atrocities. This proposal has been met with opposition, primarily from supporters of Israel, who reject Read's comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany.
The meeting took a comedic turn when Read described her flotilla training in Sicily. The training, which took place in a monastery, involved communal living and emotional check-ins, leading Read to liken it to "communism at work." This statement, intended as a compliment, starkly contrasts with the typical American perception of communism, which is often associated with oppression and scarcity.
The training also included mock exercises where volunteers were subjected to simulated abuse, reminiscent of the treatment of prisoners at Abu Ghraib. This unconventional approach to activism was met with approval by the attendees, further highlighting the ideological divide between the progressive left and mainstream America.
When asked about the rise of fascism, Read responded with a Marxist critique, stating that "capitalism always leads itself into fascism," and that it was "the end result of late-stage capitalism." This perspective, which equates free markets with the rise of Hitler, stands in stark contrast to the conservative belief in the benefits of free-market economics.
Despite her criticism of Israel, Read praised the country's socialized medicine, nearly free college, and generous welfare system. She then questioned why the U.S. continues to provide military aid to Israel instead of adopting similar social policies. This argument, which advocates for European-style socialism, is indicative of the progressive left's push for increased government intervention in the economy.
The meeting concluded with an invitation for attendees to participate in future flotillas and to share more Gaza-related content. This encouragement of direct action against an allied nation's military is a stark departure from traditional diplomatic norms.
This event serves as a stark reminder of the ideological chasm between the progressive left and mainstream America. It underscores the need for a return to traditional values and limited government, as championed by conservatives.
The radical views expressed during this meeting, which equate Israel with Nazi Germany, glorify communism, and vilify capitalism, are a testament to the depth of the ideological "swamp" that conservatives are striving to drain.
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