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Progressives are at it again, dusting off their age-old scare tactics to pander to the Israel-hating fringe as election season approaches. Not content with just the usual pandering to identity politics and socialist pipe dreams, they’ve decided to rehash their anti-Israel rhetoric. It’s almost impressive how many times they can reinvent the same old boogeyman, especially when it comes to foreign policy.
In what seems to be a desperate attempt to rally their far-left base, these so-called progressives are once more vilifying America’s most steadfast ally in the Middle East. It’s the same tired playbook: paint Israel as the villain and hope no one notices the glaring failures of their domestic policies. Talk about a distraction tactic straight out of a magician’s handbook.
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— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) July 4, 2024
It’s no surprise that progressive Democrats would resurrect this strategy. They seem to believe that the path to electoral success lies in scapegoating a democratic nation surrounded by hostile regimes. Ignoring the reality of Israel’s right to defend itself, they’ve instead chosen to craft a narrative that appeals to radicals who view diplomacy as a weapon rather than a tool for peace.
What’s truly ironic is watching these leftists, who preach about tolerance and diversity, attack Israel—a nation that embodies these very principles in a region often characterized by the absence of such values. Their rhetoric doesn’t just undermine Israel; it undermines the broader cause of democracy and stability in the Middle East.
The conservative camp will no doubt see right through this charade. It remains to be seen whether moderate Democrats will also recognize this as a desperate ploy for votes, rather than a genuine foreign policy stance. Progressives may fool some with their anti-Israel antics, but many Americans understand what’s really at stake and will reject this diversionary tactic come election day.
