LightningStrikes posted...
Oh no, not *checks notes* mourning the dead and calling for a lasting peace.
Nanis, as Im sure youre aware the term intifada was generally used to mean peaceful struggle until relatively recently. It still is often used that way today. Mamdani has been very clear that he rejects violence and calls to violence and does not regard the term that way. Sure, you can have the discussion about whether or not its an appropriate use of language, thats fair. Its not fair however to imply that Mamdani is deliberately supporting violence through it.
Seriously, watch 3:55 to 9:35 of this interview:
https://youtu.be/ClNKD_6ow-g?si=Q1dFEaTZKVw1FR8l
Mamdani gives an excellent response when asked about his views on Israel and I simply dont understand how anybody can watch that and think hes some kind of threat or even antisemitic himself. And one of the things his campaign did so brilliantly was tackling this issue head on and refuting it rather than just trying to avoid it.
Meanwhile, unlike Mamdani Cuomo has actually been sued for antisemitism!
At work now, will watch later and respond