A new, supposedly Democratic, political action committee (PAC) has arisen, dedicated to cultivating what it refers to as “moderate policies.” It stands against Republicans, as it supports only Democrats, but primarily, it aims to move the Democratic party to the right. It’s the latest iteration of conservative efforts to revive the classical conservatism that has been drowned by right-wing fanaticism, creating the so-called “Never-Trump Republicans” who don’t have a political home for the moment. But it also holds serious dangers for Palestine advocacy. ... After this discussion, we'll hear Abdaljawad Omar's detailed report of the recent week of Israeli violence, presented by Nora Barrows on episode 72 of the Electronic Intifada.
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This Week in Palestine 2-26-2023
"Moderate PAC," a new, corporate, faux-democratic scam PAC that throws Palestinians under the bus