Power Line blog has posted a stunning video of a demonstration at Minnesota’s state capitol in which the two Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, brought their differences from the Middle East to our heartland. Power Line describes it:
On January 5, representatives of Hamas and Fatah rallied on the steps of the Minnesota state capitol in St. Paul. Their purpose was to condemn Israel, and an Israeli flag was burned. Mostly, though, the rally turned into a confrontation between the terrorist organization, Hamas, and the formerly terrorist organization–to give it the benefit of the doubt–Fatah. Congressman Keith Ellison attended, apparently at the invitation of the Fatah faction, but was shouted down by Hamas supporters who don’t consider him radical enough. This video, which was made by Minnesotans Against Terrorism, really has to be seen to be believed.
How did Minnesota get to the point where its state capitol can become an outpost of a terrorist organization from the Middle East? Until a few years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it possible.
Hat tip: Mark Steyn at the Corner, who comments, “Time for Garrison Keillor to introduce a cutesie imam to Lake Wobegon.”