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Several major lawmakers, from Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez to President Joe Biden, made mention of the atrocities in Gaza during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday. But among the crowd and behind the scenes, efforts to cover up mention of the genocide were still underway.

During Biden’s speech, a Jewish delegation unfurled a large sign revealing the text “Stop Arming Israel.” The effort was quickly stopped by nearby attendees, who blocked the sign with “We [Heart] Joe” sticks while another attendee in a row above the protesters attempted to snatch the banner away.

Another attendee, two rows away from the protesters, used one of the pro-Biden signs to repeatedly hit a woman wearing a hijab on the head.

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[–] givesomefucks 14 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Because the headline sounds like the DNC did something and your summary clarifies it was a couple assholes in the crowd.

Then the video shows the hits, and the top of those signs are flexible as hell. She doesn't even turn around or seem like it registers.

I'm pro Gaza as fuck, but you said you wanted to know why this is being down voted.

It's because even people that agree with you that stopping the genocide is important can see this is overblown.

[–] Theprogressivist 2 points 4 months ago

Can't believe I'm agreeing with you, but yes, you're completely correct. OP is a fucking idiot.

[–] Beetschnapps -5 points 4 months ago

CAuSe I dOnT sUpPoRtE gEnOcIdE! [spoken as if it’s strange to hate genocide]

Why do you genocide so much?

Genocide…