Partisan Firestorm Erupts Over Boulder Attack Condemnation Vote

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Partisan Firestorm Erupts Over Boulder Attack Condemnation Vote

 

What began as a seemingly straightforward move to condemn a violent incident in Boulder, Colorado, has spiraled into a deeply divisive political battle in Congress, as Republicans and Democrats clash over the language of the resolution and its broader implications. The dispute centers on a measure introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) and other Colorado Republicans to denounce the recent Molotov cocktail attack that injured 15 people and one dog during a pro-Israel demonstration. The suspect reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” while launching the attack, prompting Republicans to frame the resolution in terms that many Democrats now see as politically charged.

 

The resolution, which spans three pages, doesn’t simply condemn the violence. It goes further, labeling the slogan “Free Palestine” as antisemitic and equating it with calls for the destruction of Israel and the Jewish people. “It’s sheer politics,” said one senior House Democrat, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter freely. “It’s unfortunate that they’re using a serious antisemitic terrorist attack as a wedge opportunity to divide Democrats,” another senior House Democrat told Axios. “They knew what they were doing adding something like that in there.” A third Democrat was more direct, saying, “Nice little catch to put Democrats on the board.”

 

 

Some Democrats argue that the inclusion of polarizing language is a calculated attempt to force them into a no-win situation—either support a resolution that aligns with values they find objectionable, or oppose a measure that condemns a clearly violent, antisemitic attack. One of the most controversial lines in the resolution explicitly states that “Free Palestine” is “an antisemitic slogan that calls for the destruction of the state of Israel and the Jewish people.” “It’s more than unfortunate,” the second senior House Democrat said. “It’s very f***ed up.”

 

While some progressive Democrats are still deliberating how to vote, others are expected to support the measure despite their reservations. “If there’s a resolution condemning Boulder, I’m going to vote for that,” said one House Democrat who spoke anonymously. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) offered a nuanced view, saying, “‘Free Palestine’ should mean liberating Palestinians from the oppression of Hamas. Instead, it has come to signify something far more sinister: the destruction of Israel as a Jewish state.” Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), a Jewish progressive, was more blunt: “‘Free Palestine’ certainly isn’t good Shabbos.”

 

But the controversy doesn’t end with the slogan. Another sticking point for Democrats is the resolution’s expression of “gratitude” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for “protecting the homeland.” For a number of Democratic lawmakers and their aides, this line raises additional red flags, especially amid ongoing criticism of ICE’s actions under Trump-era immigration policies. “Democrats have faced rising tensions with ICE in recent months,” one source told Axios, citing the agency’s aggressive deportation tactics.

 

Despite the discord, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said on Friday he had not yet seen the resolution, but internal discussions were ongoing. “It’s being worked,” said the first senior House Democrat. Meanwhile, Republicans remain steadfast. “Condemning antisemitism and condemning sanctuary state policies shouldn’t be hard, but Democrats twisting themselves into a pretzel over this shows how bad their party has gotten,” said a spokesperson for Rep. Evans. “This is a solutions-oriented resolution, and it will be disappointing if folks vote against it because they support pro-Hamas slogans and violent illegal immigrants.”

 

As the House prepares to vote, what should have been a unified stance against violence and hatred has instead exposed deep ideological rifts—once again highlighting the intense polarization gripping Congress.

 

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Molotov Attack at Pro-Israel Rally in Boulder Deemed 'Targeted Terror Attack'

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from AXIOS  2025-06-10

 

 

[Yagoda]

The Democratic party supports eliminationist anti semitism. They have returned to their Klan and National Socialist roots. Even Comrade Hitler approved of them.

[radiochaser]

Reads like, political tactics that democrats like to use, are being used against the democrats, and the democrats are complaining about their own political tactics being used against them. 

[Chomper Higgot]

4 minutes ago, radiochaser said:

Reads like, political tactics that democrats like to use, are being used against the democrats, and the democrats are complaining about their own political tactics being used against them. 

Reads much more like an attack on the First Amendment.

[radiochaser]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

Reads much more like an attack on the First Amendment.

Where did you read that at?

[Chomper Higgot]

7 minutes ago, radiochaser said:

Where did you read that at?

In the OP.

 

 

[radiochaser]

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

In the OP.

 

 

What was the part that fit an attack on the first amendment?  What free speech was/is being suppressed by the goverment?

 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, radiochaser said:

What was the part that fit an attack on the first amendment?  What free speech was/is being suppressed by the goverment?

 

You’re jumping the gun.

 

There is an attempt in the bill to define language use.

 

Read the OP

[radiochaser]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

You’re jumping the gun.

 

There is an attempt in the bill to define language use.

 

Read the OP

You mean the free palistine part?   

If so, how would you define what "free palistine" means?

 

[Chomper Higgot]

3 minutes ago, radiochaser said:

You mean the free palistine part?   

If so, how would you define what "free palistine" means?

 

It means precisely what it says.

 

Not an unusual statement given Palestine is under foreign military occupation.

 

The term ‘Free [nation under foreign military occupation]’ has been used for decades wherever foreign militaries occupy someone else’s territory.

 

 

[radiochaser]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

It means precisely what it says.

 

Not an unusual statement given Palestine is under foreign military occupation.

 

The term ‘Free [nation under foreign military occupation]’ has been used for decades wherever foreign militaries occupy someone else’s territory.

 

 

Uh huh.   

Has nothing to do with free palistine from the river to the sea does it?

[Chomper Higgot]

21 minutes ago, radiochaser said:

Uh huh.   

Has nothing to do with free palistine from the river to the sea does it?

Erm what’s this ‘river to the sea’ nonsense?

 

’Free Palestine’ is term of two worlds, it does not include ‘River’, ‘to’, ‘the’ or ‘sea’.

 

Please don’t embarrass yourself with any more such nonsense.

[radiochaser]

5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Erm what’s this ‘river to the sea’ nonsense?

 

’Free Palestine’ is term of two worlds, it does not include ‘River’, ‘to’, ‘the’ or ‘sea’.

 

Please don’t embarrass yourself with any more such nonsense.

I am not embarrassed, how ever much you would like me to be.  

 

free palestine is just a quick way of saying  "free palestine from the river to the sea" 

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/why-free-palestine-from-the-river-to-the-sea-means-genocide-against-jews/

 

The phrase “Free Palestine from the river to the sea” or “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” may seem innocuous to those unfamiliar with the geography of the region, but in reality, it represents calls for genocide against Jews.

Those of us who follow these issues closely have recoiled whenever we hear the phrase chanted at rallies around the world, or, as was the case last night, projected in massive letters on the library of my alma mater, George Washington University. We may take it for granted that everybody else understands why these words are so alarming. But it strikes me that, to the unacquainted, saying, “Free Palestine from the river to the sea” may seem like an innocent call for people to be free. How could that be objectionable?

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, radiochaser said:

I am not embarrassed, how ever much you would like me to be.  

 

free palestine is just a quick way of saying  "free palestine from the river to the sea" 

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/why-free-palestine-from-the-river-to-the-sea-means-genocide-against-jews/

 

The phrase “Free Palestine from the river to the sea” or “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” may seem innocuous to those unfamiliar with the geography of the region, but in reality, it represents calls for genocide against Jews.

Those of us who follow these issues closely have recoiled whenever we hear the phrase chanted at rallies around the world, or, as was the case last night, projected in massive letters on the library of my alma mater, George Washington University. We may take it for granted that everybody else understands why these words are so alarming. But it strikes me that, to the unacquainted, saying, “Free Palestine from the river to the sea” may seem like an innocent call for people to be free. How could that be objectionable?

Did you read the OP?

 

The bill attempts to define the term “Free Palestine” as antisemitic.

 

No mention whatsoever of ‘River to the Sea’.

 

Please instead the OP.

 

On 6/10/2025 at 4:03 AM, Social Media said:

The resolution, which spans three pages, doesn’t simply condemn the violence. It goes further, labeling the slogan “Free Palestine” as antisemitic and equating it with calls for the destruction of Israel and the Jewish people.

 

[radiochaser]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Did you read the OP?

 

The bill attempts to define the term “Free Palestine” as antisemitic.

 

No mention whatsoever of ‘River to the Sea’.

 

Please instead the OP.

 

 

And I agree, it is anti Semitic.   

Again, free palestine is just a quick way of saying, "free palestine from the river to the sea"!

 

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

3 minutes ago, radiochaser said:

And I agree, it is anti Semitic.   

Again, free palestine is just a quick way of saying, "free palestine from the river to the sea"!

 

 

 

Ludicrous nonsense.

 

 

[radiochaser]

4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Ludicrous nonsense.

 

 

What?   Is that your only argument?

 

I am curious.  Did you celebrate the October 7 th attack on Israel?

[Chomper Higgot]

18 minutes ago, radiochaser said:

What?   Is that your only argument?

 

I am curious.  Did you celebrate the October 7 th attack on Israel?

So you’ve arrived here already.

 

In response to my observation that the term ‘Free Palestine’ says no more than it does (no need to engage in the ludicrous adding of phrases that aren’t included).

 

You now move on the questioning whether I celebrated a heinous terrorist attack.

 

This does nothing other than demonstrate the weakness of your argument.

 

My views on the heinous terrorist attack of October 7 are adequately expressed in multiple topics in which it is the subject of discussion.

Utter shameless nonsense.

 

 

 

[radiochaser]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So you’ve arrived here already.

 

In response to my observation that the term ‘Free Palestine’ says no more than it does (no need to engage in the ludicrous adding of phrases that aren’t included).

 

You now move on the questioning whether I celebrated a heinous terrorist attack.

 

This does nothing other than demonstrate the weakness of your argument.

 

My views on the heinous terrorist attack of October 7 are adequately expressed in multiple topics in which I is the subject of discussion.

Utter shameless nonsense.

 

 

 

I have not seen any of your views on the subject, which is why I asked.   Which was a reaction to your posts that I have read.  I don't see all of every member of asean nows posts.   

 

As for shameless nonsense.   You excel that.  

 

 

[KhunLA]

First reply ... OK

 

... downhill fast with 2 handbags @ 10 paces combatants.   Classic 

[TedG]

8 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Reads much more like an attack on the First Amendment.

Like tossing people in jail for mean tweets?