In this extract from his book On Patriotism, Paul Daley traces the arc of a once quiet and dignified commemoration to a modern sound-and-light show
Category: Identity Politics
What else would you expect from a right-wing Christian, Trump-licking Republican in a tight Governor’s race in Florida running against a Black man? You guessed it. It’s time to play “USE THE JEWS!” Is everybody ready? Here we go!
Ron DeSantis is not looking too good in his race against Andrew Gillum, and this gem is the desperation move du jour. DeSantis dug up an anti-Semitic remark made by Gillum’s running mate, Chris King from when King was in college. The DeSantis campaign then sent text messages to Florida voters “with Jewish last names.” According to the New York Times,
via Ron DeSantis Blows The Anti-Semitic Dog Whistle On Andrew Gillum | Crooks and Liars
The real killer for the Left’s pursuit of identity politics is that it’s not the only player on the field. The Right plays the game too. And it can play it better.
Source: Overplay identity politics and you risk being trumped
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