I can't see H.R. 867 succeeding even if it passes. I don't say that to be dismissive, but largely that they can't stop the train that's left of the station. They have neither the power nor the ability to control people to the point of making sure they purchase goods and services from an illegal state. At best, the only thing they'll do is push this underground and people will move with more discretion, if not open-face objection. Ain't enough snitches and self-policing in the world to stop what's been started, so I hope people realize this.
I agree, and I think the movement will absolutely keep going underground if needed—but my concern is especially for Palestinian Americans. This bill isn’t just about censorship; it’s part of the broader genocidal infrastructure. Criminalizing their resistance, their refusal to fund their own erasure, is another layer of violence. And with how easily “material support” charges are weaponized, they’re the ones who’ll bear the brunt.
Ah, I got you. Unfortunately, that was not something that immediately came to mind when considering the consequences of criminalization. It should've been, considering the recent news about the Hind Rajab Foundation's legal pursuits. The more I think about it, this feels like an explicit reaction to it, not necessarily to the broader public.
It’s notable that the USA has, in the past, pretended to oppose Apartheid and genocide by making weak comments and feigning anger at Israel, all while arming it, of course. We can thank Trump for removing that very thin veil of “civilized” behaviour. Trump has put it out there for the world to see that America has not lost its past, it still supports apartheid and genocide, as it has always done. America is as much, perhaps more, a part of the atrocity as Vichy France was. Its leaders, collaborators, and legislators should be held equally responsible as the Israelis. But, who will hold them responsible since they are now an openly Nazi country?
I can't see H.R. 867 succeeding even if it passes. I don't say that to be dismissive, but largely that they can't stop the train that's left of the station. They have neither the power nor the ability to control people to the point of making sure they purchase goods and services from an illegal state. At best, the only thing they'll do is push this underground and people will move with more discretion, if not open-face objection. Ain't enough snitches and self-policing in the world to stop what's been started, so I hope people realize this.
I agree, and I think the movement will absolutely keep going underground if needed—but my concern is especially for Palestinian Americans. This bill isn’t just about censorship; it’s part of the broader genocidal infrastructure. Criminalizing their resistance, their refusal to fund their own erasure, is another layer of violence. And with how easily “material support” charges are weaponized, they’re the ones who’ll bear the brunt.
Ah, I got you. Unfortunately, that was not something that immediately came to mind when considering the consequences of criminalization. It should've been, considering the recent news about the Hind Rajab Foundation's legal pursuits. The more I think about it, this feels like an explicit reaction to it, not necessarily to the broader public.
Very important, and your usual, cogent, insightful, thorough and useful work! Supranational Fascism is now running as if on, u'hm, Warp Speed.
It’s notable that the USA has, in the past, pretended to oppose Apartheid and genocide by making weak comments and feigning anger at Israel, all while arming it, of course. We can thank Trump for removing that very thin veil of “civilized” behaviour. Trump has put it out there for the world to see that America has not lost its past, it still supports apartheid and genocide, as it has always done. America is as much, perhaps more, a part of the atrocity as Vichy France was. Its leaders, collaborators, and legislators should be held equally responsible as the Israelis. But, who will hold them responsible since they are now an openly Nazi country?