Squad’ member’s failed attempt to subtly liken herself to Rosa Parks: ‘What liberation?
As anniversary ideas go, Cori Bush’s was an embarrassing bust.
The Missouri Democrat, radical leftist and second-wave “squad” member took to social media on Friday to commemorate one of the sparks of the Civil Rights Movement that transformed the country and implicitly compare herself to one of the great women in American history.
But she only ended up embarrassing herself in the process.
Bush was ostensibly paying homage to the Dec. 1, 1955, arrest of Rosa Parks, the Montgomery, Alabama, civil rights activist, that kicked off the Montgomery Bus Boycott and launched the national career of Martin Luther King Jr.
“People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true…No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”
68 years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus.
We must continue to refuse to give in, in our fight for liberation.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) December 1, 2023
After quoting Parks, Bush wrote, “68 years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus.”
“We must continue to refuse to give in, in our fight for liberation.”
How does Cori Bush’s political agenda differ from the principles and values that drove the Civil Rights Movement?
Ed up making a fool of herself and demonstrating her lack of understanding of history and the sacrifices made by those who fought for civil rights.
Bush chose to celebrate the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Parks’ act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a protest that lasted for over a year and led to the Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional.
Instead of paying tribute to Parks and the countless others who fought for equality and justice, Bush turned the occasion into an opportunity to promote her own agenda and compare herself to Parks.
In a Twitter post, she wrote, “December 1st, 1955—Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. We won’t move. The movement for justice and equality continues.”
This statement not only trivializes Parks’ brave act but also implies that the work she and others did is unfinished, implying that Bush is somehow carrying on their legacy.
However, the reality is that Cori Bush’s political agenda bears no resemblance to the principles and values that drove the Civil Rights Movement. Parks and her fellow activists fought for true equality, for the end of segregation and discrimination based on race.
Bush, on the other hand, championed policies that are divisive and contrary to the principles of equality. Her support for defunding the police, advocating for socialism, and engaging in identity politics undermines the progress made by civil rights leaders.
In her misguided attempt to align herself with Parks and the Civil Rights Movement, Bush demonstrates a lack of understanding and respect for history. She fails to recognize the sacrifices made by those who fought for justice and equality, reducing their struggle to a mere symbol she can appropriate for her own political gain.
This is not the first time Bush has made controversial statements or demonstrated a lack of knowledge. In the past, she has made inflammatory remarks comparing immigration detention centers to concentration camps and called for the abolition of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
As a representative elected by the people, Bush should be held to a higher standard. It is disappointing and concerning that she continues to prioritize her own political agenda over the well-being of her constituents and the integrity of American history.
It is crucial that elected officials demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the history and ideals that shape our nation. By using important moments in history to promote her own agenda and falsely compare herself to true heroes, Cori Bush undermines the sacrifices of those who came before us and perpetuates divisiveness instead of promoting unity.
As we reflect on the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ brave act, let us remember the true heroes of the Civil Rights Movement and strive to honor their legacy by continuing to push for justice and equality. Let us not allow individuals like Cori Bush to hijack and distort their heroic actions for their own political gain.
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