Staff Reports
The 2024 Democratic Party Platform has launched a fresh batch of confusion for those attempting to decipher the left’s modern approach to history and American identity. It all begins with a dramatic proclamation about America being at an “inflection point,” conveniently laying the groundwork for a discussion that seems less about democracy and more about guilt. The platform raises profound questions about freedom and rights, albeit with a notable twist that leaves conservatives scratching their heads—freedom as defined by the Democrats appears to come with a hefty side of self-loathing.
The opening declaration in their platform is an eyebrow-raising “Land Acknowledgment.” For those unfamiliar, this sort of statement serves more as a coronation of historical grievances than an actual acknowledgment of the present. One might think the Democrats are suggesting all white Americans pack their bags and leave for greener pastures, as they declare that we occupy “stolen lands.” The first impression is unmistakable: the party seems intent on painting a picture where America resembles a scene from an apocalyptic sci-fi movie rather than the land of opportunity it has always been.
Hey, What’s This Garbage That Starts Off the Democratic Party Platform? –
https://t.co/mErMSo3BPN— Robert Spencer (@jihadwatchRS) August 22, 2024
As if to double down on the absurdity, the Democratic National Convention highlights the traditional homelands of various Indigenous tribes, meanwhile overlooking the rather tumultuous history between those very nations. The “peaceful” narrative they’d like to perpetuate is reminiscent of fairy tales, ignoring that the tribes often engaged in their own conflicts and disputes long before European colonizers set foot on the continent. It’s curious that Democrats choose to honor the endless tales of Indigenous struggle while refusing to acknowledge the complexities of their histories.
The rhetoric surrounding this land acknowledgment reaches dizzying heights of contradiction. On one hand, the platform seeks to elevate the indigenous communities and recognize their historic roles. On the other, it completely skips over any laudatory mentions of the Founding Fathers or significant figures responsible for the very nation Democrats claim they wish to preserve. Instead, one could walk away with the impression that America’s bedrock of democracy sprouted from cultural exchanges devoid of any substantive moral ground.
Moreover, predicting the future based on the Democratic Party Platform leads to the conclusion that it’s less about governance and more about capitalizing on historical guilt to advance a socio-political agenda. The narrative they weave suggests America is fundamentally flawed and only through widespread reparations and forms of socialism can true justice be achieved. This not-so-subtle hint reveals a troubling goal where Native American heritage serves merely as a stage for a broader agenda to redistribute wealth and reinforce the left’s version of justice.
Instead of advocating for a robust America that learns from its past yet looks toward a prosperous future, the Democratic Party appears to be telling its followers that the only solution lies in abandoning their identities—should they not wish to shoulder the weight of colonial guilt. One has to wonder why they remain committed to “fixing” a country they claim is irredeemably broken. If the left believes this land cannot be occupied without moral compromise, it might be time for them to consider moving to a place where such complications do not exist. But of course, that would require some real introspection on their part, something they seem determined to avoid.
