Warning: Cynicism
I am a part of a left org that has been putting efforts into showing support for Palestine. A lot of demos, speaking at city council meetings, pressuring agencies to support a ceasefire, etc.
I'm considering bringing it up to comrades that maybe this has run its course. The IDF has been moving South and is now in Rafah. The only thing the US has done is issue "concerns" that have been ignored; the US has not stopped funding the war. How much destruction is there left that we as American activists are even trying to prevent?
Tell me I'm wrong. I want to be wrong. I just see comrades putting their efforts into this for emotional and not practical reasons at this point.
I will admit that the protests can seem lacking, but that’s only when that’s your only source of resisting. I mean, after all most of us here have no faith in the electoral system, but those who still vote and engage in politics on a ground level are doing more than just voting. But for some reason, when it comes to protesting, people here are rather uncreative. Maybe it’s helpful to stop thinking “protest” and think “resisting an occupational force,” which means actions that are perhaps more cunning and less palatable for the average org member.
But there is a point. To make Zionists cry and become uncomfortable and to shut them up in public spaces. We SHOULD do more. But if you’re feeling pessimistic, know that psychological warfare is the other side of conflict. Israel and Zionists are not happy with just “winning” in this genocide, they must also make everyone agree with them.
The Israel lobby hobbies tens of millions into fascist organizations and youth zionist groups while the rest of us rely on our wages and free time, yet their propaganda fails to overtake the victims’ voice and their advocates.
They feel FEAR because people are against genocide. They become “traumatized” when you simply saying “no, I will not accept genocide.” So start moving the furniture inside of their heads. Inflict this imaginary trauma onto them. Zionists should feel shame and be censored at every chance they get. When you see someone with an Israeli flag, publicly denounce them.
Alternatively, inflict real trauma into them. If you’re adventurous, carry some ninja rocks and give cars with Zionist stickers a fun surprise. Organize disinformation with your most trusted colleagues from the organization. You don’t need physical violence to make them afraid. Sometimes you just need an address, privacy tools, and 911 (or your local police number).
They have the funding, the weapons, and the manpower, but they’re extremely emotionally fragile and they should live in fear whether it’s rational or not. Fuck that “I wouldn’t wish it on my worse enemy” bullshit. Wish it, then make it happen.
I say of all this, but I’m still trying to think of how any of this can be done realistically and securely. But I hope that this helps you. Also, everything I said here is for entertainment and satire and has no basis in reality. Anything that’s implemented here in the real world is a coincidence.
Adventurous has a double meaning here
And I mean both of them