Leftists are completely delusional about Israel, Democrats, and electoral politics

When purity politics backfire on progress

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and VP Kamala Harris/Office of the Vice President of the United States/Public Domain

Economics blogger Noah Smith had a controversial tweet the other week where he argued that Leftists use the Palestine issue as a wedge in the Democratic party in order to win factional battles rather than to influence meaningful change in Palestine.

But not just any kind of change; the kind Leftists prefer. This includes taking steps to increase support for Palestinians in Gaza, recognizing a Palestinian state, and abandoning Israel in every sense.

As an establishment stooge myself, I wholeheartedly agreed with Noah’s take on the matter. I’ve always been disdainful of the anti-Zionist, anti-Democratic Leftist groups anyway, so don’t be too offended.

Ouch! A tough gut-punch to take as a Leftist, if I say so myself.

How did these noble warriors of international justice (Leftists) respond to my post? By arguing, Kamala Harris said she would continue Joe Biden’s genocide.

I, the accused genocidal, Israeli-groveling libtard, still think it’s worth reflecting on this common Leftist idea that Democrats and Republicans—specifically Kamala Harris and Donald Trump—would have ultimately done Israel’s bidding, despite the inherently defeatist nature of that argument.

Leftists think Kamala Harris approved of genocide

I used to think Kamala Harris offered quite a bit of difference ideologically from what Donald Trump and Republicans offered when it comes to the issue of Palestine.

I was almost completely gaslit by Leftists repeatedly screeching, “Harris or Trump: no real difference when you consider THEIR SUPPORT FOR GENOCIDE!”

Thankfully, the same group that spent months gaslighting me about the supposed blurring of lines between Democratic and Republican positions on Israel was also the one whose stupidity and overconfidence helped me quickly shake off that irrational thinking. And for that, I thank you, Leftists.

If you’re someone who thought Biden deserved the “GENOCIDE JOE” title, then you understand the issue with Harris’ apparent lack of distance from him on the Gaza issue.

I personally don’t think Biden was knowingly, purposefully, and intentionally shielding Israel from repercussions for the active genocide, or worse, actively participating in one through funding and weaponry. But most Leftists do think that. And they’re convinced Harris would’ve continued that legacy (killing innocent children for giggles).

Something Leftists consistently fail to consider when having these discussions is how electoral politics works.

Harris wasn’t running against Genocide Joe, you silly gooses, she was running against… *checks notes*… the guy who moved the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem in 2018, shut down the Jerusalem Consulate in 2019, coordinated the Abraham Accords without Palestinian input in 2020, and told Bibi to “finish the job in Gaza” on the campaign trail in 2024. The notoriously stable genius: Donald Trump.

Those of us who think somewhat clearly already know the truth about Harris and Trump’s juxtaposition on Israel and Palestine.

1. Kamala Harris said there should be no forcible displacement, no reoccupation, no siege or blockade, no reduction in Gaza's territory. Trump said the U.S. should take over Gaza and kick Palestinians out with no possibility of returning.

2. Harris called for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza. Trump never once mentioned aid to Palestinians during the campaign, but he did manage to pledge a revocation of visas and refugee status from many of the same anti-Zionist Leftists who helped get him reelected.

3. Harris opposed the annexation of land Palestinians want for an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza. Donald Trump recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights and Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as president. Now, he’s giving Israel the green light to take over Gaza entirely.

Despite all the overwhelming evidence that challenges the Leftist theory that the actual candidates in the election were essentially the same, what I still can’t fathom is why they were so angry about Noah Smith’s original tweet—or my post, for that matter—in the first place.

Democrats have to support Israel; there has yet to be a viable alternative

As I pondered the ridiculous notion that Harris was equally bad as Trump when it comes to Israel, I began to think about the problem from a different angle.

It is entirely possible that Democrats aren’t all that far from the Republican stance on the issue in a broader sense, especially to a strongly anti-Zionist Leftist perspective. The bigger problem is those with that perspective have yet to offer Democrats any viable alternative.

The truth is, and Leftists HATE TO SEE THIS: most people (especially Independents) aren’t persuaded by the message that Israel is obviously and purposefully destroying children for fun, or that they’re conducting a genocide at all.

What exactly did Leftists want Kamala Harris to say?

“Israel is an apartheid state joyfully committing genocide to children in Gaza, and that’s why we’re not giving them another penny or product ever again.”?

Do Leftists really think that’s a winning message in an election year that swung heavily to the right—all the way to MAGA, no less.

The “Democrats are supporting genocide” message is not popular when you get offline. It’s also just not true.

The loudest rhetoric and actions coming from the Leftist anti-Zionist movement have been dogmatic and violent from the very beginning, coincidentally starting on and right after October 7th (I’m sure that’s just a coincidence).

As a libtard establishment shill, I do think Harris was smart to avoid associating with this intolerant cultural movement. Hell, I’ve been arguing that the reason for Democrats’ atrocious stereotypes in the minds of voters is mostly due to their tolerance of intolerant viewpoints coming from the left’s coalition!

Leftists, on the other hand, think that if Democrats took just 15 steps to the left, all would be well.

They need to seriously touch grass.

Nobody really cares, bro

I cannot stress this enough: Palestine is simply not that important an issue to most Americans!

Leftists can scream about the polling showing a majority of Democrats wanting to end funding to Israel, that’s fine and dandy—and true! But they refuse to accept that it’s not a big concern to everyone else.

And since they couldn’t help themselves but harm the one side who would hear their pleas, they’re left to complain on social media for four more years, trying to prove to everyone they actually cared during election season.

The original post, from Noah and I, was each pointed at Leftists who hurt Democrats by trying to win over influence in the party rather than supporting the side you preferred—Democrats, obviously. Leftists validated these points, in my view, by countering that it was hopeless to vote in the first place.

Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden, Harris, and whoever comes next, are all owned by Israel, according to Leftists, so what makes them think they have any power to change conditions in Gaza? They don’t really think they can. In fact, improving conditions in Gaza would give less legitimacy to harming and/or abandoning Israel.

Leftists would rather do anything possible to get Harris to stop committing open genocide than prevent the “greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House” from being reelected.

It’s all in vain though. When a genocide is happening, one cannot afford to be incremental or patient enough to work within the system. And because of that mindset, Leftists end up serving only one real purpose—fuel for Republican campaign ads.