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In reply to the discussion: Antisemitism Is an Urgent Problem. Too Many People Are Making Excuses. [View all]Beastly Boy
(13,101 posts)36. Speking of existentially stupid: how quickly people forget.
But it's all on record. This is October 8, 2023, a day after Hamas invaded Israel, killed, tortured, raped and abducted its citizens:
Link to tweet
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And this is the DSA statement in response to the hamas invasion:
End the Violence, End the Occupation, Free Palestine
October 7, 2023
DSA is steadfast in expressing our solidarity with Palestine.
Todays events are a direct result of Israels apartheid regimea regime that receives billions in funding from the United States. End the violence. End the Occupation. Free Palestine.
We unequivocally condemn the killing of all civilians. It is imperative for international human rights law to be respected.
We cannot forget that the Israeli state has systematically denied Palestinians the right to self-determination for decades. This was not unprovoked. For over 60 years, Palestinians have faced ethnic cleansing, torture, bombings, and housing demolitions. Gaza is still under a blockade.
As socialists, we must act.
NYC DSAs #NotOnOurDime campaignled by DSA member & NY Assemblymember Zohran Mamdaniprovides an effective model for pressuring elected officials to stop providing financial support to the Israeli state.
Take to the streets to join a protest for peace and against funding the Israeli state. Find out what actions local DSA and YDSA chapters are taking and join in.
THEY ARE LITERALLY BLAMING THE VICTIMS, even before they condemn the killing of "all civilians". Anyone mention both-sideism?
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Antisemitism Is an Urgent Problem. Too Many People Are Making Excuses. [View all]
Beastly Boy
Jul 11
OP
The nuns at my Catholic school, Our Lady of Perpetual Need, would hand out letters to take home to our parents
sop
Jul 12
#56
Certainly true, I just wonder how much is anti-semitic vs. just any "other". Seems Trump has made "other' the scapegoat
dutch777
Jul 11
#3
Absolutely. The statement that "there is no antisemitism on the far left" is a validation of the OP.
lostincalifornia
Jul 12
#33
They have to deflect, because that is their only defense for what is happening right before their eyes.
lostincalifornia
Jul 12
#51
You are so obsessed that there is no antisemitism from the left, that you have become blind to it.
lostincalifornia
Jul 12
#46
Can you give me a clear, concise, and accurate definition of antisemitism? I am confused.
sinkingfeeling
Jul 12
#58
This is the most widely accepted deinition of antisemitism, not how I define it, but
Beastly Boy
Jul 12
#59
That is an excuse antisemites routinely use when they come out from under a rock.
Beastly Boy
Jul 12
#30
Many American Jews agree with that commenter, who is also an American Jew
BeyondGeography
Jul 12
#40
Is it possible to criticize Israel and NOT be called an anti-semite or harbouring "Jew hate"?
AloeVera
Jul 12
#52
Is it possible to acknowledge the full scale of antisemitism in America without deflecting to
Beastly Boy
Jul 12
#55
Nobody is silenceing you. You are welcome to show how any charges of antisemitism are false,
Beastly Boy
Jul 12
#84
There was a lot more you said which was far more hostile, but between those two statements,
Beastly Boy
Jul 12
#88
What is patently absurd about Israel giving Sinai back to Egypt for a peace treaty?
Beastly Boy
Jul 12
#93
This same delusional and virulently antisemitic worldview proclaims Hamas to be later day Nelson Mandelas
tritsofme
Jul 12
#85
Mandy Patinkin has an interesting take on what is causing the increase in antisemitism. . .
Stargleamer
Jul 13
#98
True, but pouring gasoline on a fire does result in significantly more destruction. . .
Stargleamer
Jul 13
#100
The problem with the majority of progressives I have is not them being antisemitic.
Beastly Boy
Jul 13
#103