Alright, let’s dive into the latest episode of “As the Woke World Turns,” where up is down, wrong is right, and common sense has apparently packed its bags and moved to a red state. It’s getting to the point where you almost need a decoder ring just to understand the daily pronouncements from the high priests and priestesses of progressivism. They’ve twisted language so thoroughly that if George Orwell were alive today, he’d probably just sigh, mutter “I told you so,” and promptly order a very, very stiff drink.

It used to be that standing for faith, family, and freedom were bedrock American principles. Now, in certain enlightened enclaves, expressing such anachronistic views is akin to waving a red flag at a particularly unhinged bull. Suddenly, advocating for the protection of children or believing in basic biology makes you a public enemy. And if you dare to do so while also, heaven forbid, invoking Christian values? Well, then you’re practically begging for the tolerant left to show you just how intolerant they can be.

And if you’re searching for a prime example of this bizarro-world logic in action, look no further than the ever-so-progressive city of Seattle. A Christian group, MAYDAY USA, recently learned this lesson the hard way. They had the audacity to hold a rally and concert themed “#DontMessWithOurKids,” focusing on rather radical ideas like the “sanctity of human life,” “biological gender,” and, clutch your pearls, “freedom of religion.” You know, the kind of stuff that makes the foundations of Western civilization tremble.

Antifa’s “Welcoming Committee”: Chaos and Cuffs

Naturally, this peaceful assembly of believers couldn’t be tolerated. Antifa militants, those ever-present guardians of “tolerance” (by way of bricks and bike locks), descended upon Cal Anderson Park – ironically, the same ground that once hosted the lawless “CHAZ” utopia. Their mission? To counter what they decried as a “fascist family values” and “anti-trans, anti-queer” event. Because nothing says “love and acceptance” like trying to violently shut down people you disagree with.

The result was predictable: chaos. Clashes erupted even before the rally officially began, with Antifa members reportedly throwing items and assaulting attendees. Seattle Police, to their credit in this instance, moved in and made 23 arrests, overwhelmingly from the black-clad brigade of “counter-protesters.” One officer even sustained injuries in the fracas. Among those arrested, as Townhall pointed out, were familiar faces to law enforcement, like Mikaele Andrew Baker, also known as “Comrade Flute,” and Corwin Sturgeon – individuals with prior arrests at similar disturbances. Clearly, some people treat these violent outings as a hobby.

Mayor Harrell’s Masterclass in Victim-Blaming

So, how did Seattle’s esteemed Mayor, Bruce Harrell, respond to this thuggery and the assault on peaceful Christians and his own police officers? Did he condemn the violence from the left-wing militants? Did he reaffirm the right to peaceful assembly for all citizens, regardless of their beliefs? Don’t be silly. This is Seattle. Instead, Mayor Harrell issued a statement that could serve as a textbook example of blaming the victim.

He didn’t mince words condemning the Christians.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:
Today’s far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city’s values in the heart of Seattle’s most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood.

Let that sink in. A Christian concert, focused on protecting children and religious freedom, is a “far-right rally” designed to “provoke a reaction.” The peaceful attendees, whose beliefs are apparently “inherently opposed” to Seattle’s values, are the problem. Not the masked militants throwing punches and assaulting police. This isn’t just a political disagreement; this is a city’s leadership actively painting a target on the backs of its Christian citizens, spreading vile lies that their faith itself is an act of aggression.

Seattle’s “Inclusivity”: Christians Need Not Apply

Mayor Harrell went on to extol his city’s virtues, stating, “Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice.” That’s lovely, Mayor. But what about your Christian neighbors? Do they not deserve protection from bigotry and injustice when they’re literally being attacked in your city’s parks for expressing their faith? Apparently, in Seattle, “inclusivity” is a one-way street, and Christians are expected to find the nearest exit.

The Mayor did pay lip service to “anarchists” who “infiltrated the counter-protest,” a classic move to deflect blame from the ideological core of the violence. But the overarching message was clear: Christians, with their traditional values, are the provocateurs. Their very presence, their very beliefs, are deemed offensive and somehow justify the violent actions of those who seek to silence them. This is the chilling reality when liberal governance decides which constitutional rights are worth protecting and which groups are worthy of that protection. It’s a dangerous path, one that views faith not as a cornerstone of liberty, but as an obstacle to the progressive agenda – an obstacle to be demonized, and if necessary, forcefully removed.

Key Takeaways:

• Christians peacefully rally for family values; Antifa responds with violence.
• Seattle’s Mayor blames Christians, calls their faith a ‘far-right provocation’.
• Liberal leaders enable persecution, betraying true American values and inclusivity.

Sources: The Post Millennial, Townhall