Austin Pride Bans Pro-Palestine Symbols, Because F*ck Palestine, Am I Right?

Austin Pride Foundation Scraps Anti-Semitism for Wokeness, Bends Knee to Whiny Muslims

URL: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2022/08/19/austin-pride-foundation-bans-symbols-anti-jewish-anti-hate-speech/9136234001/

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The Austin Pride Foundation, in a stunning display of spinelessness, has decided to cave to the demands of Muslim activists and allow pro-Palestinian propaganda at their annual Pride parade. Despite initially recognizing the anti-Semitic nature of the Queer Intifada, the foundation has now rolled over and welcomed these bigots with open arms.

Pride participants were originally instructed that "hate speech against against [sic] the Jewish community...is unacceptable." The foundation even provided illustrations of banned materials, including a protester wearing a keffiyeh (bedsheet) and holding a watermelon sign, because apparently even Pride staff know that Palestinians are just glorified melon farmers.

But of course, the Muslims cried Islamophobia and played the queer card. They whined that their calls to eradicate Israel were not anti-Semitic, but rather, a noble quest for liberation. LOL. Enter Micah Andress, spineless president of the Austin Pride Foundation, who promptly issued a groveling apology and a retraction of the ban.

"The only restriction is on hate speech..." Sure, Jan.

Queer Muslim (oxymoron much?) activist Afshan Kamrudin played the victim, complaining that Arabic words were being "equated with anti-Semitism." Quick fact check: Arabic is a language, not a race. But it's hilarious watching these whiny activists bend the definition of racism to fit their narrative.

The ADL's Jackie Nirenberg tried to sound balanced, but her bias was clear as day. She claimed to distinguish anti-Israel from anti-Jewish sentiments, but then went on to defend the Jews. Typical. Meanwhile, Jewish Voice for Peace organizer Tessa Mitterhoff cried about "oppression" against Palestinians. Newsflash, sweetheart: Israel is the oppressed one here.

Palestinians and their apologists are quick to play the victim, but let's not forget who started this. Israel only declared war after Hamas, a recognized terrorist group, attacked first. But I guess dead Jews don't matter when there are fake Muslim grievances to virtue signal over.

The Austin for Palestine Coalition, masters of manipulation, accused the Pride Foundation of "pinkwashing." LOL, as if LGBTQ+ rights are some kind of cover for Israel's self-defense. These clowns plan to flood the parade with their terrorist-loving propaganda. Austin, you suck.