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Kamala Harris issues statement on the anti-genocide protesters in Washington DC. (lemmy.ml)

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https://xcancel.com/VP/status/1816490945501708660

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JULY 25, 2024

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris

Yesterday, at Union Station in Washington, D.C. we saw despicable acts by unpatriotic protestors and dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric.

I condemn any individuals associating with the brutal terrorist organization Hamas, which has vowed to annihilate the State of Israel and kill Jews. Pro-Hamas graffiti and rhetoric is abhorrent and we must not tolerate it in our nation.

I condemn the burning of the American flag. That flag is a symbol of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America. It should never be desecrated in that way.

I support the right to peacefully protest, but let’s be clear: Antisemitism, hate and violence of any kind have no place in our nation.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Frantically working to prove she cannot think freely or objectively.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Well I agree with the last paragraph anyway...

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

There's a decades-long history of Zionists conflating Anti-Zionism with Anti-Semitism, which is what Harris is tranparently doing here.

"Oppose Israel's settler colonial conquest of Palestine? You must be anti-semitic."

Also violent struggle against colonialism is necessary and justified, unless you want to adopt the Gandian pacifist strategy of doing your enemy's job for them:

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

surprised-pika

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

Fuck you, Kamala.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 months ago

I support the right to peacefully protest

She wants to change our profile picture or whatever empty performative gesturing fits her agenda, doesn't she?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 months ago

Condemning a country for carrying out a genocide ≠ antisemitism. God I'm tired of doublespeak always winning.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

FUCK

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