Seen some folks suggest Hamas deserves critical support because they’re the lesser of two evils by fighting imperialist/colonialist/western powers. Obviously a controversial take for many, though it doesn’t attribute Hamas as left wing. (Maybe relatively in the plainest sense imaginable?)
Otherwise I have also seen discussion on organizations like the PFLP apparently also fighting in Gaza right now: effectively(?) allied with Hamas. Understandably this works out to them being seen as supporting, if not a part of, Hamas. (Note: I am not sure of evidence of either coordination or fighting between them alike.)
I haven’t seen any calling Hamas as itself left wing, though. Maybe I can see how someone could interpret the above as furthering some leftist theory, or think that’s the argument at work?
Ah gotcha. Sorry I thought you were talking about some entity’s official position. I have no doubt that every comment on every topic on the spectrum exists in rando internet posts. Carry on.
Acknowledging that Hamas are a bunch of genocidal shitheads does not necessitate support of Israeli genocide, or the assertion that genocide is the only solution.
No, don’t worry, I’ve been assured that Hamas really are left-wing freedom fighters who just want to live in peace.
Interestingly, from both sides that;s the ONE idea I’ve never heard suggested by anyone.
Seen some folks suggest Hamas deserves critical support because they’re the lesser of two evils by fighting imperialist/colonialist/western powers. Obviously a controversial take for many, though it doesn’t attribute Hamas as left wing. (Maybe relatively in the plainest sense imaginable?)
Otherwise I have also seen discussion on organizations like the PFLP apparently also fighting in Gaza right now: effectively(?) allied with Hamas. Understandably this works out to them being seen as supporting, if not a part of, Hamas. (Note: I am not sure of evidence of either coordination or fighting between them alike.)
I haven’t seen any calling Hamas as itself left wing, though. Maybe I can see how someone could interpret the above as furthering some leftist theory, or think that’s the argument at work?
I can get you examples from Lemmy if you’re genuinely curious.
Ah gotcha. Sorry I thought you were talking about some entity’s official position. I have no doubt that every comment on every topic on the spectrum exists in rando internet posts. Carry on.
“If we don’t do it to them they’ll do it to us”
Acknowledging that Hamas are a bunch of genocidal shitheads does not necessitate support of Israeli genocide, or the assertion that genocide is the only solution.
And acknowledging Israel’s own roll in creating an environment that bread/necessitated violent resistance isn’t a defense of Hamas’ actions.
Glad we could clear that confusion!
No, when it turns into a defense of Hamas’ actions is when people start saying things like “October 7th was Legitimate Resistance™!”
I’m sure glad I don’t see anyone here using that ridiculous trademark
It must be nice to close your eyes and pretend nothing is wrong.