By Mary Rooke (Daily Caller)

While everyday Americans were preparing to celebrate Memorial Day with patriotism and somber remembrance of our heroic veterans, the left was once again revealing their unbridled hatred for the greatest country on Earth.

Progressive journalists are focusing on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. as they launch unrelenting attacks over his use of classic American flags, including the “Appeal to Heaven” flag flown under George Washington, which became one of the most recognized emblems of the American Revolution.

An Appeal to Heaven flag at the Martha’s Vineyard 2022 4th of July parade? How could Justice Alito do this?? https://t.co/1vBil1HXK0

— Abigail Jackson 🇺🇸 (@abigailmarone) May 26, 2024

The left recently found out that two years after Alito’s wife flew the American flag upside down on Jan. 6, a symbol that America is in distress, the family flew the “Appeal to Heaven” flag at his New Jersey beach home. The liberal journalists are hoping their onslaught of attacks will increase the chances that Alito will recuse himself from the Jan. 6 cases.

“During the period the Appeal to Heaven flag was seen flying at the justice’s New Jersey house, a key Jan. 6 case arrived at the Supreme Court, challenging whether those who stormed the Capitol could be prosecuted for obstruction,” The New York Times reported. “In coming weeks, the justices will rule on that case, which could scuttle some of the charges against Mr. Trump, as well as on whether he is immune from prosecution for actions he took while president. Their decisions will shape how accountable he can be held for trying to overturn the last presidential election and his chances at regaining the White House in the next one.”

What the @Forbes story doesn’t say about the image in it’s story about a “controversial symbol” is that it’s from the Minnesota State Capitol building. https://t.co/vLHwdQQwKc pic.twitter.com/dyU5RFYnZb

— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) May 25, 2024

 “The disclosure about the new flag is troubling, several ethics experts said in interviews, because it ties Justice Alito more closely to symbols associated with the attempted election subversion on Jan. 6, and because it was displayed as the obstruction case was first coming for consideration by the court,” the outlet adds.

Far-left outlet Slate also jumped into the ring to sound the alarm over Alito’s flags with a piece hilariously titled,”Alito flag scandal: The second one is even scarier than the first.”

Slate argues that the “Appeal to Heaven” flag is “even scarier” than Alito’s flying the upside-down American flag because it’s a call to God to help heal America, and thus, it “means praying for the intervention of God’s forces on earth.” And as we saw with the outrage against Harrison Butker’s graduation address, if there is anything the left hates more than America herself, it’s Christianity.

Despite Alito being a Catechized Roman Catholic, Slate spends the piece equating the “Appeal to Heaven” flag as a symbol of charismatic Christianity and Christian nationalism.

“The spread of this symbol among various political conservatives shows just how much the Appeal to Heaven flag has caught on with Christian nationalists, defined as those who abide by the (ahistorical) belief that the United States was founded as an explicitly Christian nation and needs to be reclaimed as one. (A Christian nation can mean many things, but at its core, it means a government that operates by Christian values, with an explicit privileging of the Christian faith above other religions),” Slate wrote.

“Others interpret it as a symbol that God backs their specific conservative, Christian visions for the country. And it is also, now, inextricably linked to the violence of Jan. 6 and the effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election results,” the outlet continues. “Some conservatives have pointed defensively to the flag’s origin in the Revolutionary War to justify the Alitos’ actions. The idea that the symbol is pulled from U.S. history could grant the flag a veneer of democratic legitimacy—but no one should confuse it for a contemporary democratic symbol. It’s a resurrected emblem, with a uniquely theocratic twist.”

“Regardless, anyone who owns one of these flags knows the most basic message behind it: America needs to be re-won for God. It involves Trump. But the goal will outlast him,” Slate states. (ROOKE: Biden Paints Morbid Picture Of Black College Grads’ Future In Speech Meant To Uplift Them)

In the left’s haste to find a reason to attack what appears to be Alito’s simple patriotism, Slate, The New York Times and others didn’t bother checking whether the “Appeal to Heaven” flag was flown at protests or within movements outside of the “scary” Christians.

Michelle Lhooq wrote a Substack piece called “MIDNIGHT JOYRIDE” that glorified the Black Lives Matter protests. The piece focused on an all-night rave in D.C. hosted by BLM supporters in Black Lives Matter Plaza. The featured image of her post is a D.J. working his booth in front of various signs, including a prominently displayed “Appeal to Heaven” flag.

These publications hate Christianity so much that they are willing to continue to destroy American idealism and patriotism in order to keep the faith out of the mainstream. Their attacks on Alito are not only because they want to sow doubt and confusion about whether he can give an unbiased ruling based on the facts of cases related to Trump or Jan. 6; it’s that they want any mention of Christianity or emergences of it in a positive way to be immediately equated to radicalism and stomped out in its infancy.

This Memorial Day, Americans should be looking at the left’s insanity and treating it as laughable attempts to denigrate the greatest country ever created. Only in America can you find a government created by the people, for the people, with the acknowledgment that it is not the government that bestows our inherent rights but God himself. These rights are protected by our laws and brave veterans who answer the call to risk their lives for these freedoms we hold dear.

While the left is intent on taking these rights away and turning America into a Communist country, for the moment, she is still free. Until that changes, Americans will continue to wave her flag, salute her veterans and pray for the dead.

Alan Dershowitz Draws Parallels Between Campus Anti-Semitism & Early Nazi Germany

Edited by: Fern Sidman

In a recent interview, former Harvard University professor and renowned constitutional lawyer Alan Dershowitz expressed grave concerns about the rising tide of anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiments on college campuses across the United States, according to a report that appeared on Sunday in The New York Post. Speaking on 77 WABC’s “Cats Roundtable” radio show, Dershowitz drew a chilling comparison between current campus protests that are directed against Israel and the early days of Nazi Germany in the 1930s, the report added. He warned of the potential long-term implications for American society.

“This is much like what happened in Germany in the early 1930s, when Nazi students blocked Jews from entering universities,” Dershowitz remarked, as was reported by The Post.  He called attention to the alarming nature of these parallels, suggesting that the current climate on campuses could be a precursor to more severe consequences that are reminiscent of the atrocities of the 1940s.

Dershowitz’s comments were prompted by recent events at Harvard University’s graduation, where students staged a walkout and donned attire supportive of Hamas, a Iranian-backed terrorist organization that was responsible for the October 7^th massacre in Israel which left 1200 Israeli and others murdered and 250 others taken into captivity in Gaza, the Post report said.  The United States and other countries have officially designated Hamas as a terror organization. These actions, according to Dershowitz, signify a disturbing trend among young Americans who may one day hold influential positions in society.

“What worries me is 10, 15 years from now, these Hitler Youth will be members of Congress, will be on the editorial board of the New York Times, will be owning media stations,” Dershowitz warned. According to the information provided in The Post report, he expressed his fear that these future leaders might replace the constitutional stability of the United States with what he described as “radical progressive anti-American craziness.”

As a long-standing critic of anti-Israel demonstrations on college campuses, Dershowitz has consistently voiced his concern over the increasing acceptance of anti-Semitic rhetoric in academic institutions, the report in The Post said.  To combat this, he announced his intention to launch a new initiative titled “Hurt a Jew, we sue you,” aimed at legally challenging acts of anti-Semitism.

Dershowitz’s initiative reflects his broader commitment to defending civil rights and combating discrimination. His proposed organization would likely serve as a legal recourse for victims of anti-Semitic incidents, reinforcing the importance of accountability and justice in curbing hate speech and violence.

The comparison to Nazi Germany is intended to emphasize the severity of the issue. By invoking the historical context of the 1930s, Dershowitz aims to highlight the dangers of allowing such ideologies to proliferate unchecked. His comments call for a more vigilant approach to addressing anti-Semitism while ensuring that universities remain bastions of diversity and inclusion rather than breeding grounds for hatred.

Dershowitz’s remarks also included a broader condemnation of campus agitators as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The Felix Frankfurter professor of law also spoke of the dangers presented by such individuals as James Carlson, a known anarchist and leader in the violent Columbia University protests, the Post report said.

James Carlson, also known by aliases Cody Carlson and Cody Tarlow, has been identified by police sources as a wealthy professional agitator. Carlson, who reportedly owns a multimillion-dollar home in Brooklyn, was implicated in the violent demonstrations at Columbia University, according to the information contained in The Post report. Dershowitz emphasized the need for legal repercussions for agitators such as Carlson, who are undermining societal order.

“It applies beyond Jews: The two janitors who were held captive, kidnapped by wealthy Columbia graduates and outsiders — like the kid who owns a $2 or $3 million home in Brooklyn — they should be sued and held responsible for what they’re doing,” Dershowitz asserted, during his interview on 77 WABC’s “Cats Roundtable” radio show, according to The Post report.  His call for accountability highlights the broader impact of such actions on innocent bystanders and the importance of upholding the rule of law.

Dershowitz’s critique extended to the current state of higher education, specifically targeting DEI programs. He argued that these initiatives, which aim to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, are fundamentally flawed and counterproductive. The Post reported that according to Dershowitz, DEI programs represent a form of affirmative action that undermines meritocracy and intellectual progress.

“DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion — is anti-Semitic to its core and anti-intellectual and anti-progress and anti-meritocracy. The big enemy of the hard left today is meritocracy,” he stated on the radio program, as was noted in the Post report.  Dershowitz’s condemnation reflects a broader debate over the role and impact of DEI initiatives in academia. Critics argue that such programs prioritize identity over qualifications and merit, potentially leading to lower standards and increased division.

Recent developments at prestigious institutions call attention to this contentious issue. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently scrapped its DEI program, a move that reflects growing opposition to such initiatives.  Similarly, there is an ongoing push at Cornell University to abandon its DEI program, as reported by The Post last week.

Dershowitz’s comments also resonate with a wider concern about the direction of higher education in the United States. He warned that colleges and universities are “going to hell” by imposing DEI programs and de-emphasizing merit in their hiring practices and policies, as per the report in The Post. His perspective aligns with those who believe that academia should focus on merit and excellence rather than social engineering.

The former professor’s outspoken stance against DEI programs and campus agitators is part of his broader advocacy for protecting free speech and combating anti-Semitism.

As the debate over free speech and hate speech continues to evolve on college campuses, Dershowitz’s remarks serve as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of inaction. The rise of anti-Semitism on campus is not just a concern for the Jewish community but poses a broader threat to the principles of tolerance and respect that underpin American democracy.

Former NY Gov David Paterson: Trump’s Bronx Rally a Wake-Up Call for Democrats

Edited by: Fern Sidman

In a significant political development, former President Donald Trump’s rally in the Bronx last week has been described as a critical wake-up call for President Biden and the Democratic Party. According to a report that appeared on Sunday in The New York Post, the rally, held on Thursday evening in the traditionally Democratic stronghold of the South Bronx, drew thousands of supporters, signaling potential challenges for the Democrats as they head into the fall election season.

Former New York Governor David Paterson, who also served as the state Democratic Party chairman, highlighted the importance of this event during an appearance on 77 WABC radio’s “The Cats Roundtable” show with host John Catsimatidis. As was reported by The Post, Paterson referenced a recent Siena College poll that indicates Trump is within striking distance of winning New York State, a scenario that would have been considered improbable just a few years ago.

“This is a wake-up call to the Democratic Party, who just seems to think that you can criticize what Trump did four years ago and that that will be enough,” Paterson stated, as was affirmed in The Post report. His remarks call attention to a growing concern within Democratic circles that merely focusing on Trump’s past actions may not suffice to galvanize voter support.

Paterson pointed out that the current political strategies employed by the Democrats—such as downplaying inflation concerns and relying on historical criticisms of Trump—are not effectively resonating with voters. “Or that you can try to claim that inflation isn’t as high as it is. All these little things that aren’t going to change people’s minds,” he added, according to The Post report. Paterson emphasized the need for a more proactive and engaging approach to address current issues facing the electorate.

The rally, which took place in Crotona Park, demonstrated Trump’s ability to mobilize significant support even in heavily Democratic areas. Paterson praised the rally as a “brilliant political move” and acknowledged its effectiveness in challenging the Democratic stronghold. “You can’t argue with it,” he said, as was noted in The Post report. He also recognized Trump’s strategic efforts to expand his base and appeal to a broader audience.

Reflecting on the 2020 presidential election, Paterson noted that Biden and the Democrats succeeded by allowing Trump to dominate the narrative with his defenses of his presidency during the pandemic. This time, however, the dynamics have shifted. “But now Biden has to publicly defend his record,” Paterson emphasized, suggesting that the current administration cannot rely solely on critiquing Trump but must also present a compelling defense of its own policies and achievements, as per The Post report.

Paterson warned that the upcoming election could see a reversal of the 2020 scenario, where Biden’s ability to effectively communicate his accomplishments and address voter concerns will be crucial. “We may have a situation that happens in reverse,” he speculated, as was suggested in the Post report. His remarks alluded to the potential for Trump to leverage current discontent and turn the tables on Biden and the Democrats.

The rally’s impact, coupled with polling data showing Trump’s competitive stance in New York, highlights the evolving political landscape and the necessity for the Democratic Party to adapt its strategies. As the election approaches, Biden and his team face the challenge of addressing pressing issues such as inflation, economic recovery, and public dissatisfaction while countering Trump’s influence and mobilizing their own base.

The recent Siena College poll revealed that poll shows President Biden leading former President Trump by a narrow margin of 47% to 38%, an unexpectedly close race given New York’s history as a Democratic stronghold, The Post report pointed out.  This significant shift in voter sentiment has prompted urgent reassessment among Democratic strategists and commentators.

Paterson noted that the last Republican to carry New York was Ronald Reagan during his landslide re-election in 1984, as was reported by The Post. The current poll numbers suggest that Trump is only 9% behind Biden, a gap that calls attention to a potential vulnerability for the Democrats.

“Political advisors tell you, ‘The public, you have to treat them like geniuses.’ And the geniuses right now are trending where Trump is only 9% behind Biden in New York,” Paterson remarked during the radio interview, The Post said.  His acknowledgment of the changing political winds serves as a stark warning to the Democratic Party, which must now contend with a much closer race than previously anticipated.

The implications of this polling data are profound. New York has long been considered a reliable blue state, with Democratic candidates typically enjoying comfortable leads. The narrow margin revealed by the Siena College poll indicates a growing dissatisfaction among voters, challenging the assumption of an automatic Democratic win.

Contributing to this shift is Trump’s strategic outreach to minority communities, traditionally Democratic strongholds. According to the information provided in The Post report, Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, a potential vice-presidential running mate for Trump, praised the former president’s efforts. During an appearance on CNN’s “State of The Union,” Scott lauded Trump’s initiative to engage with minority voters, a demographic that has historically leaned Democratic.

“So I give him a lot of credit, and [he’s] going into places where Republicans have not done before. If we’re going to win this election cycle, we must go where we’re not invited,” Scott stated, as was revealed in The Post report. He emphasized Trump’s commitment to a “50-state strategy,” which includes campaigning in areas such as the Bronx, a heavily Democratic region. This approach aims not only to secure votes but also to foster a broader appeal and unity among the American populace.

“He’s not just going to the Libertarian [Party] convention. He’s also doing rallies in The Bronx. He’s doing something—what I consider a 50-state strategy. He doesn’t just want to win the votes of the American people, he’s trying to win the hearts of the American people to unite our country and start steering us towards the strongest, most powerful, prosperous future we can have,” Scott explained, as was mentioned in The Post report.

(DCNF) Democrats who spoke with the Daily Caller News Foundation are concerned that the optics of the expected anti-Israel protests at the party’s nominating convention in August could harm President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.

Biden has received criticism from his left flank over his support for Israel following the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, which killed roughly 1,200 people. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is reportedly weighing options to minimize the effects such protesters could have on the convention, as dozens of organizations are set to join the “March on the DNC” when the event begins Aug. 19.

Several Democratic operatives are worried such demonstrations could resemble the 1968 convention, also in Chicago, where Republican Richard Nixon went on to defeat Democrat Hubert Humphrey months later.

“The anti-war protests in Chicago, fairly or unfairly, reinforced the reputation of the Democrats as the party of chaos, and reinforced Nixon’s pitch to the American people as the law and order candidate. And so I think those who ignore history are at risk of repeating it,” Len Foxwell, a Democratic strategist based in Maryland, told the DCNF. (RELATED: ‘Punish Joe’: Biden’s Handling Of Israel-Hamas War Could Cost Him Michigan)

“To the extent that people look at the images on their TV screens, or on their electronic digital devices, and see these rather unsympathetic protesters and associate them with the Democratic Party, it’s hard to see how it could have anything other than a deleterious effect on the campaign,” Foxwell added.

Violent riots broke out during the 1968 Democratic convention with individuals protesting the Vietnam War, while Nixon, who pledged to crack down on crime, quietly secured the GOP nomination in Miami, Florida. Nixon handily won the White House by a 20-point margin.

A Democratic pollster and redistricting consultant focused on working class racial minorities, who was granted anonymity to speak freely about his concerns, is skeptical former President Donald Trump could capitalize off of the protests like Nixon did. Still, the pollster said Democrats are concerned, telling the DCNF the historical context of the convention is “sort of eerily reverberant.”

“It’s not that these people stopped the war in Vietnam, they elected Richard Nixon, who ran very specifically against them,” the pollster said. “This is exactly the context that everybody is worried about with the optics for the convention.”

Steve Shurtleff, a Democratic New Hampshire lawmaker and former speaker of the state House, told the DCNF that while the pro-Palestinian activists have a right to protest, he hopes it “won’t turn into Chicago of 1968.”

“A bump that the president might get from the convention could be impacted by what’s happening on the streets, and I think of the ‘68 election, how close it was between Nixon and Hubert Humphrey … and I’ve often wondered if it had been a more peaceful convention, if [Humphry] could’ve gotten his message out to more people across America,” said Shurtleff.

Those close to Biden are pushing for bringing back parts of the 2020 convention, which was largely virtually-held due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Politico. The DNC is reportedly considering limiting in-person speeches; pre-taping the delegation roll-call; and moving some party business off of the convention floor.

Adolph Mongo, a Democratic strategist based in Michigan, told the DCNF that the party “should be concerned” about the optics of such protests, arguing that Biden already “has a lot on his plate.”

“He has folks in the black community not feeling it like they always used to feel for the Democratic candidate. He’s got students, they’re not feeling it. The Arab population is not feeling it. Then he’s got the immigration [issue],” said Mongo. “Man, he’s fighting several fronts.”

Biden has been losing ground with crucial voting blocs that typically back Democratic by large margins, including black and youth voters, according to polling this cycle. For instance, a New York Times/Siena College survey released May 13 found black voters supporting Biden over Trump 70% to 18%, and the president only held a four-point lead among 18-to-29-year-olds.

Black voters backed Biden at 87% in 2020 compared to only 12% who supported Trump, while the president won those aged 18 to 29 by 24 points, according to Edison Research exit polling.

Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments popped up on college campuses across the country before the school year ended, including at Columbia University, Emory College, Yale University, George Washington University and the University of California at Los Angeles. Various colleges cancelled classes or moved them online as the demonstrations broke out, with some making changes to graduation ceremonies, as well.

Trump has blamed Biden for the protests ensuing on college campuses, and accused him of being “nice” to Hamas while abandoning Israel.

Foxwell noted that the protests are not an issue to Republicans, as they “don’t need this constituency.”

“They actually benefit from the perception that they have a hostile relationship with this constituency, because so many of these protesters do come across as privileged complainers, and many of whom just are interested more in performance art than a legitimate policy discussion,” said Foxwell. “The Democrats do not have that luxury.”

Some of Biden’s primary victories this cycle have been marred by protest votes, with significant campaigns like the Uncommitted National Movement, formerly Listen to Michigan, and Abandon Biden encouraging those who disagree with the president’s handling of the war in Gaza to vote for nameless ballot options.

Over 100,000 Democratic primary voters in Michigan at 13.2% supported the “uncommitted” ballot option, as well as roughly 19% in Minnesota, nearly 10% in Washington, approximately 8% in Tennessee and 6% in Alabama, according to The Associated Press estimates. Other nameless ballot options secured 12.7% support in North Carolina, 9.4% in Massachusetts, 9% in Colorado and 8.4% in Wisconsin.

Conversely, Democratic strategist Andres Ramirez isn’t concerned about the optics of such demonstrations, and argued that “protests are nothing new to Democratic conventions.”

“We’ve seen very little impact that conventions or coverage of conventions have played on an actual outcome of an election,” Ramirez added. “I think what matters most to me, again, is where candidates and campaigns and their messaging will be, come September, when voters decide to tune in.”

Biden has yet to lead in the RealClearPolitics average against Trump since September 2023, and is currently down in every battleground state.

Neither Biden’s campaign nor the DNC responded to the DCNF’s requests for comment.

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