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scipan

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22. Thank you everyone for your replies. Answers are mixed

Tue Jul 1, 2025, 10:01 PM

Jul 1

but surprisingly to me are several with families/synagogue members who were actually IN the concentration camps who are not offended. One who is. Several who didn't choose to identify are as well. Some aren't. 2 or 3 want to wait and see.

As a result I'm not personally going to use "Alligator Auschwitz" for awhile, despite liking it alot. It may be more acceptable later. Doesn't mean I'm not alarmed because I am. You just don't treat people like this. It needs to be pointed out and called out.

ETA: Several people with families and/or synagogue members in the Holocaust recognize this as a CONCENTRATION CAMP.

2 caveats from me: 1) temporary? 2) access to due process? Regardless it's going to get worse and worse. Trump is a sadist.

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Question. Is "Alligator Auschwitz" offensive to you? [View all] scipan Jul 1 OP

I want to see JustAnotherGen Jul 1 #1

It depends on how it is used. Norrrm Jul 1 #2

Surprising, thanks. I've seen it here on du and def critical. scipan Jul 1 #4

Auschwitz didn't start with gas chambers WhiteTara Jul 2 #61

That's offensive to me as a human being. Calling it that is to adopt the enough Jul 1 #3

Ok. I don't think it's a joke per se, just kind of clever. scipan Jul 1 #7

Definitely clever, the phrase does exactly what they're expecting it will, enough Jul 1 #10

It is not a joke kacekwl Jul 1 #20

It's not a joke, they are comparing it to the worst thing they can think of questionseverything Jul 2 #53

It's a stark reminder of how places like Auschwitz start. CrispyQ Jul 2 #57

I find the Grifter in Chief (G-i-C) dlilafae Jul 1 #5

Mostly. marybourg Jul 1 #6

Yes. Duncanpup Jul 1 #8

I'll have to wait to see what the death toll is. HelpImSurrounded Jul 1 #9

Trump is already joking about feeding migrants to alligators LetMyPeopleVote Jul 1 #23

Who has been coining this term? Fox or that twitte? question everything Jul 2 #42

No idea and kind of irrelevant. HelpImSurrounded Jul 2 #48

I had relative who survived BABICE Duncanpup Jul 1 #11

Thank you. I'm sorry for the trauma your relative experienced, and you. Nt scipan Jul 1 #13

We only discovered this relative through family history. Duncanpup Jul 2 #45

It encapsulates the reality quickly The Blue Flower Jul 1 #12

Thank you. I'm saddened by your loss. scipan Jul 1 #14

Agree. Well said.. mountain grammy Jul 1 #31

Yes. Beastly Boy Jul 1 #15

I'm beyond furious snowybirdie Jul 1 #16

The new facility is not an extermination camp but this facility clearly meets the definition of a concentration camp LetMyPeopleVote Jul 1 #17

Thank you. There is danger in not calling this out. scipan Jul 1 #21

That is what scares me LetMyPeopleVote Jul 1 #24

Yes. I think I get it. Make noise now. Later may be too late. Nt scipan Jul 1 #25

Indeed. My heart can't help but cling to a glimmer of hope, but unblock Jul 1 #27

So far I don't believe the last election was stolen. scipan Jul 1 #32

All you have is " belief " because no human beings supervised the counting of votes questionseverything Jul 2 #52

Yes. AuntieKatie Jul 1 #18

I am not Jewish but the message sent by using that kacekwl Jul 1 #19

I agree with you... to mean, this doesn't demean anything slightlv Jul 1 #33

Belittling the Holocaust is certainly a slight on the Holocaust, intentional or not. Beastly Boy Jul 2 #54

Two books sum up the use of the name... Behind the Aegis Jul 2 #55

Apparently, you have forgotten: "First they came for the Communists . . . " CivicGrief Jul 2 #58

I didn't forget. Nor did I deflect. Beastly Boy Jul 2 #59

Thank you everyone for your replies. Answers are mixed scipan Jul 1 #22

I believe you didn't mean to offend, but Auschwitz is not subject to statistical analysis. Beastly Boy Jul 2 #56

Six months enid602 Jul 1 #26

Me too. scipan Jul 1 #28

Photos enid602 Jul 1 #29

Disbelief *that* could happen here. scipan Jul 2 #38

As a child of a holocaust survivor I can say it is absolutely offensive. jg10003 Jul 1 #30

Thank you for responding. I'm always saddened by this. scipan Jul 1 #35

Everglades Death Camp ZDU Jul 1 #34

I prefer concentration camp ATM. Very bad connotation. scipan Jul 2 #36

Yes, and we all know ZDU Jul 2 #37

They're not giving them enough food and water at the detention centers. scipan Jul 2 #39

Honestly, does it matter? Behind the Aegis Jul 2 #40

I'm very sorry but I don't get it. scipan Jul 2 #41

I am offended you came to the Jewish Group to ask OUR opinion, yet most are NOT Jewish. Behind the Aegis Jul 2 #43

Okay. I did want Jewish/untermensch points of view but wasn't offended. scipan Jul 2 #44

What the FUCK?! Behind the Aegis Jul 2 #46

See duncanpup's post. Should have put it in quotes. Nt scipan Jul 2 #47

'People are going to die': Rain floods 'hurricane proof' Alligator Alcatraz LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2 #49

Yes nycbos Jul 2 #50

Yes SuzyandPuffpuff Jul 2 #51

Extremely offensive at this time RockCreek Jul 2 #60

no comparison tmars505 Jul 2 #62

The Trump Regime is following the Nazi Playbook to a tee. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2 #63

I hesitate to venture here but I do have some connection to this question. AloeVera Jul 2 #64

Asked and answered Behind the Aegis Jul 3 #65