Some one needs to rein in the new egos a bit. We have way too much ego in the white house as it is. We don’t need ego compitition from capitol hill (more than what we have been having in the past).
“But…But…But… we’re ALL supposed to kiss Israel’s butt ALL THE TIME, with NO EXCEPTIONS, no matter HOW MANY PEOPLE THEY MURDER in the name of “peace”!!!"
To condemn the actions of Israel vis-a-vis the Palestinians for actions that we don’t hesitate to condemn in others, e.g., Myanmar vis-a-vis the Rohingya, is not anti-Semitism; it’s pro-Human Rights. Anti-Semitism is criticism of a Jew for being a Jew, not for the target’s actions; criticism of Israel’s current policies and procedures is no different than criticism of Myanmar, which is not anti-Buddhist, of South Africa’s apartheid, which was not anti-white, of Pol Pot, which was not anti-Cambodian, and on and on. To label Omar’s criticism anti-Semitism seems to be a combined product of ignorance and cynical political opportunism. We need to ignore the propaganda foisted on us by self-serving sources in order to focus objectively and disinterestedly on the facts. Some of Omar’s comments might be inchoate and somewhat imprecise, she is genuinely trying to shine a light on an issue that has been Disneyfied for decades. The truth, if it’s ever fully revealed, will benefit Israelis, Palestinians, and Americans and that is all good.
There is a big difference between AIPAC and the J Street Jews, just as there is a big difference between Likud and its alllies and the progressive Israeli parties. And as 112lenapah said about 1 hour ago, "Drawing attention to the biased favoritism shown towards Israel while proclaiming an even-handed policy in the region is hardly anti-semitism. "
Jesus was a Jew and a Palestinian too. I sure wish people would remember that. In my opinion, we shouldn’t side with or against Israel always. They, like we, are not always right or wrong. Politics rules there as well as everywhere else.
Arab and Jew are both Semites, descendants of Shem. Having contempt for the actions of Netanyahu and associates is not anti-Semetic any more than being against the Trump insanity is “anti-American”. And, yes, Israel HAS always had special dispensation from the US because more of the “end times” evangelicals than Jews, even AIPAC. I prefer those from J street and working to get rid of Netanyahu and actually start to bring real democracy to Israel, West Bank, and Gaza. Those who shoot guns at those (citizens no less) throwing rocks over the fence or wall that is essentially their prison, are NOT courageous proponents of freedom or Democracy.
I find it ironic that supposed Christians support Likud genocide against Arabs in the name of Jewish supremacy (no more authentic than US claims) when a substantial minority of the Arab targets are Christians. A house divided cannot stand.
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr about 5 years ago
What Ilhan Omar actually said
https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-ilhan-omar-25142297
Daeder about 5 years ago
Criticism of Israel =/= antisemitism.
lopaka about 5 years ago
Some one needs to rein in the new egos a bit. We have way too much ego in the white house as it is. We don’t need ego compitition from capitol hill (more than what we have been having in the past).
Kind&Kinder about 5 years ago
Nothing good can come from name-calling. It’s a descent into the infantile.
rionmorrison69 about 5 years ago
Calling attention to illegal activities is hardly racist. And she did NOT call attention to Jews but to the actions of the nation of ISRAEL!
brit-ed about 5 years ago
She’s not antisemitic, she’s anti “murdering Palestinians and stealing their land”.
Masterskrain Premium Member about 5 years ago
“But…But…But… we’re ALL supposed to kiss Israel’s butt ALL THE TIME, with NO EXCEPTIONS, no matter HOW MANY PEOPLE THEY MURDER in the name of “peace”!!!"
ArtyD2 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Give the US back to the indians
Odon Premium Member about 5 years ago
Go on, what did she actually say? It certainly wasn’t just the word jew.
cocavan11 about 5 years ago
To condemn the actions of Israel vis-a-vis the Palestinians for actions that we don’t hesitate to condemn in others, e.g., Myanmar vis-a-vis the Rohingya, is not anti-Semitism; it’s pro-Human Rights. Anti-Semitism is criticism of a Jew for being a Jew, not for the target’s actions; criticism of Israel’s current policies and procedures is no different than criticism of Myanmar, which is not anti-Buddhist, of South Africa’s apartheid, which was not anti-white, of Pol Pot, which was not anti-Cambodian, and on and on. To label Omar’s criticism anti-Semitism seems to be a combined product of ignorance and cynical political opportunism. We need to ignore the propaganda foisted on us by self-serving sources in order to focus objectively and disinterestedly on the facts. Some of Omar’s comments might be inchoate and somewhat imprecise, she is genuinely trying to shine a light on an issue that has been Disneyfied for decades. The truth, if it’s ever fully revealed, will benefit Israelis, Palestinians, and Americans and that is all good.
Radish the wordsmith about 5 years ago
We give Israel 10 million dollars a day.
martens about 5 years ago
There is a big difference between AIPAC and the J Street Jews, just as there is a big difference between Likud and its alllies and the progressive Israeli parties. And as 112lenapah said about 1 hour ago, "Drawing attention to the biased favoritism shown towards Israel while proclaiming an even-handed policy in the region is hardly anti-semitism. "
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr about 5 years ago
Some people aren’t going to like it because of it’s source.
Freedom of speech and the state of Israel
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2015/04/freedom-speech-state-israel-150405110842040.html
garcalej about 5 years ago
Since when did supporting Israel come to mean blindly supporting settlement expansion, AIPAC, and Netanyahu?
ruthkando about 5 years ago
Why do you cater to the stupid, Robert?
gocomics72 about 5 years ago
I’m confused. Wasn’t she elected to be the guardian of the people of this country? Is she an American citizen? She sure doesn’t sound like it
Radish the wordsmith about 5 years ago
I’m confused. Wasn’t Trump elected to be the guardian of the people of this country?
Why does he hang out with Putin all the time and disregard American intelligence?
Coopersdad about 5 years ago
Jesus was a Jew and a Palestinian too. I sure wish people would remember that. In my opinion, we shouldn’t side with or against Israel always. They, like we, are not always right or wrong. Politics rules there as well as everywhere else.
Dtroutma about 5 years ago
Arab and Jew are both Semites, descendants of Shem. Having contempt for the actions of Netanyahu and associates is not anti-Semetic any more than being against the Trump insanity is “anti-American”. And, yes, Israel HAS always had special dispensation from the US because more of the “end times” evangelicals than Jews, even AIPAC. I prefer those from J street and working to get rid of Netanyahu and actually start to bring real democracy to Israel, West Bank, and Gaza. Those who shoot guns at those (citizens no less) throwing rocks over the fence or wall that is essentially their prison, are NOT courageous proponents of freedom or Democracy.
Hippogriff about 5 years ago
I find it ironic that supposed Christians support Likud genocide against Arabs in the name of Jewish supremacy (no more authentic than US claims) when a substantial minority of the Arab targets are Christians. A house divided cannot stand.
williemc1 about 5 years ago
Any mention of Israel or any question of policy towards Israel is treated as antisemitisim.