The radical left’s campaign to silence anyone who dares to challenge their narrative has claimed another victim. This time, it’s Father Calvin Robinson, an Anglican Catholic priest in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who was removed from his position for an innocent, satirical gesture that referenced none other than Elon Musk.
Robinson, a staunch defender of conservative values, spoke at the National Pro-Life Summit in Washington, D.C., on January 25. In his speech, he expressed solidarity with those fighting for the unborn, concluding with Musk’s recent statement: “My heart goes out to you.” He then made a simple extended-arm gesture—a gesture Musk himself has made before, which leftist media have absurdly twisted into a “Nazi salute” to push their tired smear tactics.
The Left’s Manufactured Outrage
In today’s climate, it’s not enough to be pro-life or pro-free speech; the mere association with figures like Elon Musk is enough to trigger a full-scale witch hunt. The left, desperate to destroy those who stand in their way, pounced on Robinson. Within hours, the Anglican Catholic Church revoked his ecclesiastical license, releasing a weak, spineless statement:
“We believe that mimicking such gestures, even as a joke or provocation, trivializes the horrors of the Holocaust and undermines the sacrifice of those who fought against it.”
This is nothing but a weak capitulation to the mob. There was no real “controversy” here—only a fabricated scandal designed to punish an independent thinker. The left has perfected this playbook: manipulate language, twist intent, and cancel anyone who refuses to conform. […]
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Independent Journalism Is Dying
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