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Israel/Palestine

eppur_se_muova

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8. "In some circles, I have even encountered a trend of labeling the mere discussion of genocide an antisemitic act to ..."

Reply to Stargleamer (Original post)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 04:47 AM

Aug 4

"In some circles, I have even encountered a trend of labeling the mere discussion of genocide an antisemitic act to silence speech."

Which describes exactly the current maladministration's usage of claims of "antisemitism" as a cudgel to suppress independent thought and speech on campus, which becomes the thin end of the wedge for taking over (or suppressing, really) intellectual life in America.

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As an Israeli political scientist, I resisted thinking this war was a genocide. Here's what changed my mind [View all] Stargleamer Aug 3 OP

Excellent !!! Karadeniz Aug 3 #1

Now if only Israel actually realizes this and changes their course LymphocyteLover Aug 3 #2

I hope you don't mind me posting this here. littlemissmartypants Aug 3 #3

No, I don't mind at all, and you are ever so welcome Stargleamer Aug 3 #4

First link is just a TRAP to get you to solve all their puzzles ! nt eppur_se_muova Aug 4 #6

Hahaha. I hear Ritalin can help. 😉 littlemissmartypants Aug 4 #7

The first sign was the language; everything flows from that. Uncle Joe Aug 3 #5

"In some circles, I have even encountered a trend of labeling the mere discussion of genocide an antisemitic act to ..." eppur_se_muova Aug 4 #8