Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman just proved he might be the last Democrat in America with a shred of common sense, as he stands his ground against his own party’s outrage over a standard military parade.
Key Points
- Sen. Fetterman was booed by fellow Democrats at the “No Kings Day” rally in Philadelphia for supporting a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250 years of service
- He condemned comparisons of the military parade to Nazi displays, calling such rhetoric “crazy”
- Fetterman reiterated his strong support for Israel and opposes measures that would block U.S. military action against Iran
- On immigration, he supports deporting criminal illegal immigrants while defending law-abiding migrants
A Democrat Who Actually Supports the Military
In a stunning display of just how far left the Democratic Party has drifted, Senator John Fetterman is now being treated like a pariah by his own party simply for supporting a military parade honoring 250 years of the U.S. Army. Let that sink in. Celebrating America’s military history is now apparently a partisan issue, with progressives booing a fellow Democrat for daring to show respect for our armed forces. Fetterman expressed justifiable confusion over the hostility from his own team, standing firm against the increasingly radical anti-American sentiment permeating his party’s base.
Fetterman didn’t mince words when responding to the utterly absurd comparisons some in his party were making between a standard military parade and Nazi Germany. As if honoring our military veterans and active service members is somehow equivalent to authoritarian dictatorships. This is the kind of unhinged rhetoric that’s driving normal Americans away from today’s Democratic Party in droves. The Pennsylvania senator called it what it is – crazy talk that dishonors both our military and the actual victims of real authoritarian regimes throughout history.
Standing with Israel While His Party Wavers
Fetterman’s independence didn’t stop with military parades. He’s also taking a principled stance supporting Israel, even as the progressive wing of his party increasingly embraces anti-Israel positions. He openly opposed Senator Bernie Sanders’ “No War Against Iran Act,” recognizing the existential threat Iran poses to both Israel and American interests. While many in his party seem determined to hamstring American and Israeli security options, Fetterman understands that sometimes a credible military threat is the only language rogue regimes understand.
“I am always going to stand with Israel through this.” – Sen. John Fetterman
With Iran actively pursuing nuclear weapons and funding terrorist organizations across the Middle East, Fetterman’s willingness to stand against his party’s pacifist wing is not just politically brave – it’s vital for national security. His stated intention to vote against measures that would tie America’s hands in dealing with the Iranian threat demonstrates a rare clarity of thinking in today’s Democratic Party. While the rest of his colleagues seem determined to project weakness on the world stage, Fetterman at least grasps the fundamental concept of peace through strength.
A Surprisingly Sensible Immigration Stance
Perhaps most shocking of all, Fetterman has taken the revolutionary position that criminal illegal immigrants should be deported. I know, I know – absolutely groundbreaking stuff in today’s Democratic Party. While supporting law-abiding migrants, he’s actually willing to acknowledge that foreign nationals who break our laws shouldn’t enjoy indefinite sanctuary in our country. What a concept! This kind of common-sense position was standard in both parties just a decade ago, but now passes for bold, independent thinking in a Democratic Party that increasingly treats border enforcement as a moral sin.
While Fetterman is by no means a conservative – far from it – his willingness to buck his party’s most extreme elements on issues of basic patriotism, national security, and immigration enforcement shows that at least one Democrat still has a functioning political survival instinct. As the progressive wing continues pushing the party toward increasingly radical positions that alienate mainstream Americans, Fetterman seems to recognize that there’s still value in occasionally acknowledging reality. For a Democratic Party seemingly determined to lose every moderate voter in America, that alone makes him something of a unicorn.
