Masked radicals carry torches, burn US flag, scream for 'revolution' in downtown Manhattan on Independence Day

Quote:Over 100 anti-Israel activists spent July 4 burning American flags in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park, as part of a coordinated protest called “Flood Manhattan for July 4.” Activists chanted, “F*ck Israel! F*ck America!” as other radicals cheered. Some chanted, “Death to America!” Freedom TV News was on the scene capturing footage of the protests.

With faces covered in keffiyehs, carrying torches, waving Palestinian flags, these agitators called for Revolution against America on the very day celebrating the nation's founding. The walked through Greenwich Village chanting against the nation that celebrates their right to speak freely.

An American flag was burned, per the New York Post, and some protesters had a poster reading "DEATH TO ALL KINGS" showing former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden wearing crowns. Protesters opposing Israel and America have been popping off in New York ever since Palestinian terror group Hamas massacred 1,200 Israelis on October 7 and American backed ally Israel. America has also been providing aid and funds to Gaza, which is run by Hamas.

Keffiyeh-wearing rioters chanted “Free Palestine” and “Burn it down” throughout the evening as they tore through neighborhoods.

The activist mob allegedly assaulted one person wearing an American flag who was celebrating America’s Independence Day. They marched through Chelsea and interrupted those trying to enjoy fireworks and celebrate the country.

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Philadelphia agitators protest America, Israel, burn flags outside City Hall on July 4

Quote:About 400 of anti-Israel and anti-American agitators protested in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square on July 4 during a rally organizers called “All Out for Gaza.” They then marched to Philadelphia’s City Hall and burned American flags while waving Palestinian flags to support Hamas in Gaza. Many others were out celebrating the nation's birth in the City of Brotherly Love, where the Declaration of Independence was written amid the Revolutionary War in 1776 and the Constitution was drafted in 1787.

Officers said that arrests were made and that the agitators threw bottles at officers when they attempted to clear those setting fires. It was after the fires began that police moved in, saying that they are all for the First Amendment but that violence and property destruction would not be permitted.

The Philly Palestine Coalition organized the actions to “march in solidarity with the resistance and against this war machine.” Anti-American radicals posted on Instagram, “We stand with the resistance and support Palestine, not AmeriKKKA! We don’t celebrate the legacy of genocide, colonialism, and slavery that July 4th symbolizes, but struggle for true LIBERATION for all.”



One of the organizers, Besan Ahmad, told a local PBS affiliate, “This country emphasizes freedom and independence, but the truth is its only independence for whites. And the independence of those whites came from Black, brown, and Indigenous people.”

Jack McKernan, a protest participant, told the outlet, “It’s the day we got our freedom to do it. As flawed as the Founding Fathers were, they signed a document today that said, ‘Hey, we can freely protest,’ so why not today?”

First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford. told ABC that "A handful of arrests were made." Additional police were reportedly called in when an act of vandalism was carried out as the agitators marched down Chestnut Street, and police moved in on the group when the fires were started.

"We're still working out and sorting through that, but that type of behavior absolutely cannot be tolerated. We are always open to individuals expressing their First Amendment right. We are here for that purpose, of protecting and making sure that everyone has an ability to do so. However, once it turns violent, or there's a situation where individuals are going to destroy property, it changes the dynamic of everything," Stanford said.

Philadelphia has seen many anti-Israel and anti-American actions since Palestinian terrorists attacked the Jewish state on Oct 7. Students at UPenn organized a Gaza camp in the spring that the university disbanded. Police arrested 33 students while breaking up the encampment.

It's July 4th, and Americans Are Burning Our Flag—Why Are These People Even Here?

Quote:It's July 4th, and instead of celebrating our country, protestors in New York City's Washington Square Park are burning our flag.

The Pro-Hamas protesters think that the best way to "free Palestine" is to spit upon the country that made "free" even a thing.

The video shows a sign that also says "Death to all kings" and has a picture of both Biden and Trump. I wonder how they think the leaders are chosen for Hamas? Are they elected? (Yes, they originally won elections in 2006 -- but have refused to hold any votes since then. Not exactly a place that enjoys what we would refer to as "freedom.") Do they have any accountability to the people? If our elected officials are considered "kings", what does that make the terrorist organization that controls the strip and impoverishes the people while they live lavishly in another country?

The ignorance and the disrespect are unbearable. It is infuriating to consider how we got to this point. How did it happen? In part, we have allowed people to migrate here -- often illegally -- who do not share our values or have any desire to assimilate. And that must stop, now.

Secondly, poor leadership has allowed people to destroy property, assault others, praise terror, threaten entire people groups, and call for the destruction of our country -- all in the name of free speech. Where is the line? Why can't a peaceful protest be clearly defined from a violent one, and laws enforced? When does freedom of speech become hate speech? When does anti-American language qualify as terrorism or encouraging terror? The founding fathers did not envision anarchy when they outlined our freedoms. The kid-glove handling of these brats must stop.

It's been said, but I'll say it again: The soul of America is at stake. It's under attack, but it's not an attack that comes from the outside -- it's an attack birthed from within. We are the only empire that has turned upon itself in the way that we have (although France, the U.K., and other European countries are also doing a pretty good job at self-imploding). We are tearing down our own accomplishments, rewriting our historical victories as little more than racism and colonization, and now it has become "noble" and enlightened to hate the very country itself.

What should be done about these ungrateful protestors? In most circumstances, there is more than sufficient law available to solve the issue; it only lacks enforcement. It's hard to say now, but if leaders had responded swiftly and strongly to the first lawless BLM-George Floyd protests in 2020, maybe we wouldn't be here today with this despicable precedent set.

Lawmakers may also look to how the law is enforced whenever there is a right-wing protest issue. Somehow, in those cases, miraculously, the law appears indisputable and is used to crack down on the "offenders." There are clearly one set of laws for the left and another for the rest of us.

Those burning our flag on the anniversary of our country's liberation do not deserve the freedoms they have. They are not worthy of the sacrifices that were made to allow them the very opportunity to disrespect us the way that they do. It's time to stop worrying about offending others and start protecting the soul of our nation.

Video of July 4th Mob Includes Lawyer Let Off the Hook After Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Police in 2020

Quote:During the Black Lives Matter protests after George Floyd's death in 2020, a lawyer was charged and disbarred after setting a police car on fire by throwing a Molotov cocktail in the window. That lawyer was Urooj Rahman.

Rahman is an immigrant from Pakistan and she was facing life in prison when Judge Cogan gave her only 15 months of prison time. He said at her sentencing that she was a "remarkable person who did a terrible thing on one night".

Rahman claimed that she got caught up in the emotion of the moment but had since reconnected with her faith and spirituality and sought treatment for alcohol abuse and psychiatric issues. It sounded like a wonderful story of redemption, for anyone gullible enough to believe it, until we see her gleeful face four years later in this antisemitic mob on July 4th.

Rahman was there on behalf of Nerdeen Kiswani's group Within Our Lifetime, who were responsible for the Colombia mob occupation and encampment. Kiswani is a piece of work herself.

Rahman's text messages from 2020 show her bragging about her violence:

“Set a police car on fire,” she said in one.

“My rock hit someone. A cop of course,” she added in another and included a smiley face emoji, Richardson said.

“Molotovs rollin’,” she added in another. “I hope they burn everything down. Need to burn all police stations down and probably the courts too.”

At what point does a person's actions qualify as a breach of naturalization? At what point should a person be considered a terrorist? These people would not be able to thrive here without the direct and indirect support of our government officials. In 2020, Rahman's bail on her crime was a point of controversy:

“We don’t believe this is the time to be releasing a bomb-thrower like the defendant into the community,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Ian Richardson said.

But Rahman was indeed released and the person that covered the $255,000 cost was a former Obama intelligence official, Salmha Rizvi. An appeals court rightfully overturned the release and Rahman was returned to jail.

Before Rahman was given her sentence, she gave an emotional plea for a second chance, saying:

“I’m so incredibly sorry for my reckless and wrong actions,” a tearful Rahman said in federal court in Brooklyn. “I don’t think there’s enough words to express my sorrow and regret. ... I completely lost my way in the emotion of the night.”

Yet, here we see her four years later participating in another riot and this cannot be considered spur-of-the-moment emotion but rather premeditated hate. She is showing that she is a serial rioter, and we let her off the hook with little consequences in 2020.

While the July 4th mob was not as violent as the riots in 2020, the anti-Israel riots of this year led by this group have been violent, destructive, and law-breaking. Rahman's connection to the group in combination with her history is troubling. Who knows what has not been caught on camera?

What should be done for serial rioters? Since 2020, this is starting to become a trend and norm. We need harsher laws for any non-peaceful protests and hate speech. In some circumstances, we only lack to enforce the existing law.

Many people around the world would give anything for a chance at the American dream and it is a disservice to them, let alone our own nation, to allow this type of hate demonstrated by people we allowed to immigrate here. Anyone who is involved with the burning of an American flag should have their status revoked. We must set an example for those who want to become a part of our country: You will love it, honor it, and contribute to society, or you will be gone.

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These a$$holes need to be reminded what country they are in... in a way they won't soon forget.

We’re at a friends lake house in East TN. American flags everywhere. Lots of Trump flags. Wish we could get a group of these a-holes from Manhattan to swing by and try to burn some American flags here. Lots of fish foo sent to the bottom of the lake.

(07-05-2024 12:12 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  These a$$holes need to be reminded what country they are in... in a way they won't soon forget.

Better yet, send them all to Palestine. My money is on them wanting back in the US in no time flat. These people are not the sharpest tools in the shed.

(07-05-2024 12:18 PM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  We’re at a friends lake house in East TN. American flags everywhere. Lots of Trump flags. Wish we could get a group of these a-holes from Manhattan to swing by and try to burn some American flags here. Lots of fish foo sent to the bottom of the lake.

They're not stupid they're just evil. They'll only do this in Demoncraptic Schiff-holes because the Po Po won't do Schiff about it.

We had two Independence Day neighborhood parades in El Paso and nary a protestor. We may be 80% Democratic voters but we still hold true to our patriotism. No BS in our streets.