The Democratic Socialists of America pulled its endorsement of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York this week, accusing the progressive congresswoman of being insufficiently supportive of the Palestinian cause and efforts to end the war in Gaza…
Her approach has increasingly strained her relationship with some of the left’s most strident critics of Israel. When she rallied last month in the Bronx with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Jamaal Bowman, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators angry over her endorsement of Mr. Biden chanted “You’re a fraud, A.O.C.”
This is such a disingenuous argument.
A socialist endorsing the only candidate capable of defeating a fascist in November is not “endorsing genocide” just because the candid she endorsed in weak on Israel.
If there was another candidate she could endorse that both had a chance of beating Trump and was sufficiently anti-Israel, I too would be critical of her choice to endorse Biden, but he is literally the only acceptable option she has available.
Trump has promised to provide more support to Israel with fewer restrictions on how they can use the weapons we give them, so if you’re earnestly trying to minimize damage to the Palestinian people, your primary goal has to be to keep Trump out of the White House.
If you care more about getting the perfect progressive candidate, and are willing to go scorched earth over it and let Trump win just to send a message, you can drop the act about caring about progressive things, because Israel will completely flatten Gaza without opposition, and we’re probably going to start genociding homeless and queer people here at home too.
So remember that, after the election is over, we will remember who voted for and against Fascism, and l “not voting for Trump” isn’t going to be enough to protect you.
AOC fully supported the Genocide for multiple months under the classic “israel has the right to defend itself”, only started turning around when it was time for her elections.
She recently invited ADL ZIonists on her live stream to push AIPAC propaganda and agreed with them, which is what is stated as the final straw that broke the camel’s back.
Now she advocates for Genocide Joe for no apparent reason when even the establishment Democrats are trying to push him out for another candidate.
“This is such a disingenuous argument.” btw.