cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32224436
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The Grayzone’s Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate on the growing freakout of NYC Zionists and establishment Democrats over the primary win of 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani.
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Generated Summary:
Main Topic: The video analyzes the Zionist backlash following Zohran Mamdani’s New York primary victory and what it signifies about the changing political landscape and the declining influence of Zionism.
Key Points:
- Zionist Meltdown: Mamdani’s victory triggered a significant negative reaction from Zionist groups, highlighting their fear of losing control and influence through democratic processes.
- Shifting Political Landscape: The election result indicates a growing repudiation of Zionism and a shift in public sentiment, particularly among young people, making Israel a political liability.
- Co-option Attempts: Established Democratic figures like Chuck Schumer are attempting to co-opt Mamdani, similar to how they allegedly co-opted AOC, to moderate his positions and integrate him into the existing political structure.
- Grassroots Movement: Mamdani’s success is attributed to a motivated grassroots energy and an understanding that Zionism is toxic, representing a positive development in democratic politics.
- Zionist Billionaire Influence: The video discusses the influence of Zionist billionaires, their coordinated efforts to control political narratives and actions, and their alarm at the prospect of losing influence with Mamdani’s potential victory.
- DSA Skepticism: One of the speakers expresses skepticism towards the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), viewing them with suspicion and criticizing their ties to the Democratic Party.
- Comparison to Corbyn: The video draws parallels between the attacks on Mamdani and the smear campaign against Jeremy Corbyn, emphasizing the need to stand firm against such tactics.
Highlights:
- Mamdani’s clever response during a mayoral debate when asked about Israel’s right to exist (“with equal rights for all”).
- Discussion of Mamdani’s family background, including his father’s influential work on colonialism and his mother’s career as a filmmaker.
- Analysis of the tactics used by Zionist groups, including WhatsApp groups of billionaires plotting political strategies and attempts to link Mamdani to anti-Semitism.
- The observation that many prominent Zionists who advocate for Israel’s safety would never choose to live there themselves.
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