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Radical Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Making Dems Nervous: Sen. Gillibrand Begs Mamdani to Denounce ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Rhetoric

Democrats are getting nervous about how the views and policies of the socialist NYC Mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, may further expose their own radical plans. And they want him to tone it down.

On Thursday, during a heated exchange with WNYC radio host Brian Lehrer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) called on Mamdani to unequivocally denounce the phrase “globalize the Intifada.”

Gillibrand argued that the phrase is received by the public (correctly) as a call to “slaughter the Jews.”

A caller to the show accused Mamdani of glorifying Hamas and supporting the violent attacks associated with the intifada terrorism campaign Israel faced in the 1990s.

Gillibrand responded to the assertion adding,”The caller is exactly the New York constituents that I’ve spoken to that are alarmed. They are alarmed by past public statements. They are alarmed by past positions, particularly references to global jihad,” she said.

“This is a very serious issue because people that glorify the slaughter of Jews create fear in our communities. The global intifada is a statement that means destroy Israel and kill all the Jews.”

Gillibrand urged Mamdani to assure all New Yorkers that “he will protect all Jews and protect houses of worship and protect funding for not-for-profits that meet the needs of these communities.”

Lehrer took issue with Gillibrand position and her assertion that Mamdani had called for a “global intifada.”

The senator replied, “One of the issues I did talk to him about yesterday was exactly this issue, and he has agreed to work with me on this and to protect all residents.”

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Democratic Socialists of America ‘Liberation Caucus’ praises assassination of Israeli diplomats in DC

The Democratic Socialists of America’s Liberation Caucus has advocated for Elias Rodriguez, the “free Palestine” agitator who is the suspect in the shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington, DC. The DSA Liberation Caucus referred to Rodriguez as a “political prisoner.” 

Rodriguez was arrested right after the killings and was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He is alleged to have stood over Sara Milgrim, 26, and shot her repeatedly as she tried to crawl away, going as far as to reload just to keep shooting her. Rodriguez is also charged with the murder of Yaron Lischinsky, Milgrim’s soon-to-be fiance, who was gunned down outside the Jewish Museum at Milgrim’s side.

In addition to his activism against Israel, Rodriguez was revealed to be in favor of the “genocide of white people.” 

“Lol you probably would have to actually genocide white people to make this a normal country,” Rodriguez wrote to his friends. “Like even a very targeted and selective rehabilitation program would probably have to lead to the lifetime imprisonments of tens of millions of white people,” Rodriguez added.

The Liberation Caucus wrote, “Excellent statement that we are proud to add our name to. Free Elias Rodriguez and all political prisoners.” Rodriguez shouted “free, free Palestine” as he was led away in handcuffs after police were called to the scene of the murders.

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Colorado Councilwoman Wants to Tax White-Owned Businesses to Atone for ‘Stolen Land’

A Denver city councilwoman facing a runoff election in June said white-owned businesses should pay reparations for the sins of slavery.

During a business forum, Candi CdeBaca — a Democrat socialist — said the race-based tax could be levied by the business improvement districts, as first reported by 9News. A business improvement district is managed by local business owners, residents, and local government officials and can levy incremental tax increases which are then redistributed in a specific geographic region, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. 

“Capitalism was built on stolen land, stolen labor, and stolen resources,” CdeBaca told the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance, 9 News reported. “You could be collecting those extra taxes from white-led businesses all over the city and redistributing them to black and brown-owned businesses.”

While a tax levy can be distributed to assist underserved businesses, the tax can’t be applied based on an individual’s skin color.  That would be illegal under federal law, but the 37-year-old argued this plan would not be illegal since the taxes levied are “voluntary.”

A spokesperson for Denver’s Department of Finance told 9 News this was false. 

“Non-residentially assessed property owners within the BID are required to pay the additional taxes/fees,” said spokesperson Courtney Meihls. “It’s not voluntary.” 

Footage of CdeBaca became viral after being picked up by the Libs of TikTok page, garnering the video more than 4 million views. Critics have said this proposal is going too far. 

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It’ll Cost You $95 to Hear Bernie Sanders Tell You Why Capitalism is Bad

Riding in on his white horse to save the left from itself — yet again! — is perma-candidate Bernie Sanders and his new, super-preachy book, entitled, “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.” The list price of the book is $28, and here’s what’s in store for those who are foolish enough to shell out their hard-earned cash to hear a pseudo-socialist, octogenarian millionaire pontificate on why capitalism is bad:

Reflecting on our turbulent times, Senator Bernie Sanders takes on the billionaire class and speaks blunt truths about our country’s failure to address the destructive nature of a system that is fueled by uncontrolled greed and rigidly committed to prioritizing corporate profits over the needs of ordinary Americans.

But wait, there’s more. Bernie is taking his act on the road! For a mere $95, you can hear Bernie Sanders, who’s never created a job in his life and has amassed a fortune on a government salary, preach to you about the evils of America — live and in person!

Where to start with all of this nonsense? First off, there’s the hilarity that Bernie Sanders, an extremely wealthy man who has exploited the system to his own great personal benefit, is angry at capitalism. He is no such thing, he celebrates it every day. He has managed to “capitalize” on hating the successful in our society and has monetized the misery of those who look to him for guidance.

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