The term “useful idiot” is allegedly a quote from Lenin but probably uttered by the Italian politician Mario Scelba. In one of its current meanings, a useful idiot is a bobblehead who supports a cause that, on the surface, aligns with their interest but poses long-term substantial threats. Queers for Palestine is an excellent example since militant Islam deals harshly with members of the LGBTQ2S? community. Thus, relatively benign by themselves, useful idiots swell the numbers of Pro-Palestinian protesters. More insidious, they reinforce half-truths and outright lies that cause the “silent majority” to retreat from the conversation.
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March 11 – March 18: Useful idiots
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The term “useful idiot” is allegedly a quote from Lenin but probably uttered by the Italian politician Mario Scelba. In one of its current meanings, a useful idiot is a bobblehead who supports a cause that, on the surface, aligns with their interest but poses long-term substantial threats. Queers for Palestine is an excellent example since militant Islam deals harshly with members of the LGBTQ2S? community. Thus, relatively benign by themselves, useful idiots swell the numbers of Pro-Palestinian protesters. More insidious, they reinforce half-truths and outright lies that cause the “silent majority” to retreat from the conversation.