Part of the reason why I think forming an actual existing left American political party of any shape or stripe is so difficult because of shit like this. For whatever reason the political powers that be can say "left groups are actually working for a cabal of Bisexual Netherworld Liches and will bring about the final sunset. This will usher in a new age of darkness.” and the media will signal boost this sort of stuff without question or correction. The consent manufacturers are really working overtime the last decade