Only two members, TWO, voted against this resolution that: proclaims Israel’s right to exist, denying Israel’s right to exist is a form of antisemitism, rejects calls for Israel’s destruction, and condemns the Hamas-led terrorist attack.
Only two members of the House of Representatives defends democracy, Representative Tlaib and Representative Massie. This resolution is appalling. Weaponizing antisemitism against any person who opposes the state of Israel’s right to exist is an attack on First Amendments rights. The opponents of Israel are not attacking the Jewish faith, they are condemning Israel’s illegal annexation of land, the Israeli governments human rights abuses and war crimes. Anti-zionists are not attacking the Jewish religion, but this resolution falsely equates that.
There is no mention in the resolution of Palestine’s right to exist and their rights as indigenous people. This resolution only protects Israel.
What everyone must note, is that this resolution overwhelmingly passed. THAT is what is concerning besides the contents of the resolution.
These elected officials that claim they are progressive are not. This resolution is not progressive in any manner, it is undeniably fascist. The Democrats all supported this (except Representative Tlaib). Of course all of the Republicans supported an oppressive resolution (except Representative Massie).
THIS IS BAD.
THIS IS FASCISM.
Stop supporting these Democrats like Representative Ocasio-Cortez and Representative Jeffries. They both signed the resolution and support attacks on those who oppose Zionism. They are no different then their counterparts, and, yet, they are trying so desperately to still maintain a progressive front, but the proof that they are performative progressives is in signing a resolution as fascist as this. The Democrats across the board are not trustworthy and are doing nothing to defend liberal, progressive, or democratic ideals.
I fully support anti-zionism and have been anti-zionist since college. Israel had no right to take Palestine’s land and should rightfully give it back to Palestine and pay reparations. If Palestine decides to allocate land to a state of Israel, that depends on the Palestinians to decide and no one else. This resolution does nothing to change my perspective. Only people who want to silence truth take steps like this, which won’t deter me. The only affect it has is further delegitimizing the US government in my eyes.
What can be done?
We can vote them all out.
They all need to go so we can start fresh with elected officials that are not beholden to party politics. Please do not sit out at the next election.
Please vote. Don’t sit out the next election. Democracy needs your voice.
Please vote third-party so we can get fresh perspectives and greater representation in our Legislature and all branches of government.
Please consider registering as an Independent and exit your party. Neither party truly cares about their constituents or they would both be making progress for Americans. Resolution 888 is not making progress, it eliminates fundamental rights.
From the river to the sea, may Palestine be free. May the whole world be free.
Vote 3rd party. BE UNGOVERNABLE. Call out Zionism. Protest. Boycott. Volunteer. Contact elected officials. Share the stories from Palestine. Share the news from Palestine. Share the history of Palestine. Please extend the same energy to other countries facing atrocities and genocide in Sudan, the Congo, West Papua, Armenia, and the Uyghurs.