In today’s world, it seems like the progressive left has only two tired strategies whenever they find themselves backed into a corner. For anyone keenly observing the high drama of public and social media spats, it’s becoming as predictable as a rerun of a tired soap opera. Take, for instance, the latest spectacle involving MSNBC’s former host, Mehdi Hasan. Here we have a self-proclaimed moral crusader, who flew across the pond from the UK, attempting to sneak attack a conservative powerhouse with an arsenal of overused accusations and feigned outrage.
Mehdi recently found himself fired up over conservative commentator Matt Walsh’s critique of his defense of the Muslim call to prayer. Of course, it’s one thing to have a viewpoint, but to equate these early morning serenades to church bells is quite a stretch of the imagination. Perhaps Mehdi is unaware that many Americans see this as more than an innocent tradition. But, predictably, when rational debate got the best of him, Mehdi opted for what the left does best: he attempted to cry “racist” and stir outrage. Like a child running to the playground monitor, he eagerly tagged the big names, hoping to spark outrage. This sort of tattletailing would be funny if it weren’t so tiresome.
But let’s look at the facts. Mehdi, who’s spent years cozied up in a media bubble, seems unfamiliar with encountering opposing viewpoints. His past has been quite limited to echo chambers like MSNBC and Al Jazeera where comfort trumped compromise. The irony, however, is that he’s never really drawn a robust audience; his shows historically attracted almost impossibly low ratings. Few were interested when he had a platform and even fewer now in his podcasting endeavors. This sheds light on why he reacts so viciously when someone successfully challenges his narratives—he’s not used to it, and frankly, he can’t handle it.
The left’s toolkit, with accusations of racism and soaring attempts at cancellation, falls flat against conservatives who refuse to be silenced. Mehdi’s attempts backfired, resulting in more ridicule being thrown his way. It seems he’s become a figure of laughter to those who see through these baseless tactics. When their outrage fails to garner the desired consequence, they flounder. Watching them cycle through these predictable reactions is both amusing and a little tragic.
It’s crucial to keep a vigilant eye and continue standing firm against these lackluster strategies. Conservatives must harness these opportunities to expose the impotence behind these leftist antics, all while reinforcing the resilient spirit of American free speech. Let’s remember the real takeaway here: these tactics have lost their bite, and the principles of reason and truth are louder than all the empty name-calling in the world.
