Trump tweet attacking Clinton employs image of Jewish star

[inanna]

Source: Reuters

Sat Jul 2, 2016 2:30pm EDT

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted an image of rival Hillary Clinton alongside hundred-dollar bills and a Jewish star bearing the words "most corrupt candidate ever!", prompting outrage and bafflement on social media.

Two hours after his initial tweet, Trump tweeted a similar image in which the six-pointed Star of David - which appears on Israel's flag and which Jews were forced to wear on their clothing by the Nazis during the Holocaust - was replaced by a circle. The original tweet was deleted.

Critics said the image featuring the star harkened back to centuries-old anti-Semitic stereotypes, such as the belief that Jews are greedy.

"Just saw #DonaldTrump's Star of David tweet. I'm impressed by his ability to find a way to insult literally every kind of human being," screenwriter Cole Haddon wrote on Twitter.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-idUSKCN0ZI0UY

[rurallib]

1. hope somebody got a screen grab on that one.

[inanna]

3. I didn't want to post the image

but it can be seen here (vox):

http://www.vox.com/2016/7/2/12087532/donald-trump-anti-semitic-clinton-attack

[rurallib]

6. understand, but curiosity compels me to look

It continues to amaze me that Trump thinks this kind of thing is actually going to hurt Clinton and help him.

What is also amazing is that apparently Republicans are willing to continue to follow this clown.

[L. Coyote]

13. Here it is:

First the toon:

This is an interesting and entertaining feed, when you watch the LIVE tab, everything sent to the handle included in real time:
https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=news&q=%40realDonaldTrump

Tim Farrell ?@Tim_Farrell11 12 minutes ago Brooklyn, NY
@KeithOlbermann @realDonaldTrump 2 o'clock and 6 o'clock the points of the star are still visible. #badphotoshop

[rurallib]

16. Thank you

a post below links to an image that has "America First" on the twitter. IIRC "America First" is a throwback to Nazi sympathizers during WWII. Think it was Lindberg's group. That makes that twitter pretty plain even for the dense like me.

Edit to add: It does appear Trump did pick up a few things reading Hitler's book.

[TexasBushwhacker]

2. Trump calling Clinton corrupt. That's rich.

That being said, plenty of sheriff's badges have 6 point stars.

[yardwork]

4. The yellow Star of David is clearly recognizable - unmistakable symbolism.

Especially with all the dollar bills in the image.

This is more than a dog whistle. This was a clear, overt appeal to people who admire Nazis and hate Jewish people. Ignore this at our peril.

[elljay]

8. Which could just as easily be so-called liberals

Antisemitism on the left is perhaps even more pervasive than on the right, unfortunately.

[Journeyman]

11. Except the star was red . . .

and the dollar bills were C-notes.

http://www.vox.com/2016/7/2/12087532/donald-trump-anti-semitic-clinton-attack

[yardwork]

12. Your concern is noted.

[Journeyman]

14. Good. . .

now maybe facts will take a greater role in your posts.

[Gormy Cuss]

39. It's still a Star of David superimposed on a pile of money.

Dog whistle -- and not at all subtle.

[Eugene]

5. The inclusion of #AmericaFirst in one of the tweets compounded the offense.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jul/02/donald-trump-star-of-david-tweet-hillary-clinton

[TomCADem]

19. Words, Images of the Star of David and Cash...

...yup, I really can't see how Trump can out-do himself in terms of being offensive.

[LeftishBrit]

7. What a scumbag!!!!

[tonyt53]

9. just remember who his most avid supporters are. They would be pleased by the Jewish slam.

[yallerdawg]

10. Twitter wars!

[keithbvadu2]

47. Is that the same desk where he had the Taco Salad?

Wonder how many ethnic commercials he made there?

[L. Coyote]

15. If Trump wants to run on tweets against Hillary: #PleaseProceed

Last edited Sat Jul 2, 2016, 04:51 PM - Edit history (1)

We'll start worrying when he decides to start campaigning on his own merits .... Oh wait, ....

[center]

[UCmeNdc]

17. It is quite obvious. This is a slur against Jewish people.

It is quite clear this choice of symbolism is to say to WASP that Clinton is connected to the Jews. Trump is a very dangerous man. He knows exactly what he is doing.

[TomCADem]

20. It Could Be Very Effective, Since He Is Already Has The Racist, Sexist Vote...

...and by tapping into anti-semitism, Trump could win big among evangelicals. If he starts burning crosses, he can totally supercharge right leaning voters in red states.

[elljay]

35. Interestingly, the two groups with the highest percentage of antisemites

in the U.S. are Latinos and African Americans. Trump already has the white antisemitic vote locked down, but the larger antisemitic vote is solidly in the Democratic camp.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/02/19/entrenched-anti-semitic-views-very-rare-among-whites-and-asian-americans-common-among-blacks-and-latinos/

[TomCADem]

36. Okay, not sure why pushing the stereotype that Blacks/Latinos are Anti-Semitic...

...somehow helps Hillary make sense, given that she is pretty pro-Israel, but I am sure you are mentioning it for some reason.

[elljay]

38. Not a stereotype

It is the result of studies. Why are you resistant to the fact that there are perhaps more antisemitic Democrats than Republicans? And, perhaps you don't realize that your comment itself is antisemitic? Jews and Israel are two different things. I am not Israeli and I said nothing about Israel. Do you automatically discuss the politics of Venezuela whenever an American Latino posts something? How about China's policies towards Tibet when a Chinese American says something? So American Jews get different treatment, do they? As if you understand the complexity of opinions about Israel within the American Jewish community. Point being that Trump pushing antisemitic memes doesn't get him any more support from Republicans than he already has. Most of the antisemites these days are Democrats.

[TomCADem]

44. Trump Says Similar Things About Illegal Immigrants, and He Says He Is Not Being Racist

I guess we can collect your "studies" along with studies cited by Donald Trump to broadly characterize people by race and ethnicity. I can understand if you were commenting on ideology, i.e., Christians tend to believe in Jesus, etc. But to disparage people by race and ethnicity? But, like Donald Trump, if you cite a study, you believe it is okay.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2015/07/01/donald_trump_to_cnns_don_lemon_on_illegal_immigrants_somebody_is_doing_the_raping.html

"Somebody is doing the raping, Don, I mean, you know," Trump said. "Somebody's doing it."

"Who is doing the raping?" Trump asked.

DONALD TRUMP, GOP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Well, if you look at the statistics of people, I didn't say Mexicans -- I said the illegal immigrants. If you look at the statistics on rape, on crime, on everything, coming in illegally into this country, they're mind-boggling. If you go to Fusion, you will see a story about 80% of the women coming in, you have to take a look at these stories. And you know who owns Fusion? Univision. It was in The Huffington Post. I said, let me get some of these articles because I've heard some horrible things. I do a lot of talking with people on the border patrol. They're incredible people. They help our country.

DON LEMON: But I want some clarification --

TRUMP: No, but Don, all you have to do is go to Fusion and pick up the stories on rape and it is unbelievable when you look at what is going on. So all I am doing is telling the truth.

[elljay]

45. Trump is a racist

for saying racist things and I am here fore a racist for calling out bigots? Fine, believe what you want but you lost credibility on the subject when you decided that responding about US policy on Israel has anything to do with prejudice against Jews.

[TomCADem]

48. Trump Denies He Is a Racist. You Deny You Are A Racist

Trump makes broad generalizations about people based on race, e.g. "The Mexican Government is forcing their most unwanted people into the United States. They are, in many cases, criminals, drug dealers, rapists, etc.&quot .

You are making broad generalizations about people based on race, e.g. "Interestingly, the two groups with the highest percentage of antisemites in the U.S. are Latinos and African Americans.&quot .

Trump argues that he is not racist because his claims are based on statistics and studies, "If you look at the statistics, of people coming ... I didn't say about Mexico, I say the illegal immigrants —if you look at the statistics on rape, on crime, on everything, coming in illegally to the country, they're mind-boggling," he told Lemon."

You are argue that you are not racist because your claims are based on statistics and studies, "Not a stereotype. It is the result of studies."

As you argued, Trump is an obvious racist, and I would add a dumb ass for not recognizing that his effort to hide his racism behind statistics and studies are not persuasive. Don''t you agree that Trump is dumb ass for not recognizing that his comments are racist and thinking that hiding behind so-called studies does not make him any less racist?

[Gormy Cuss]

40. Citing Volokh Conspiracy?

I suggest you find less right wing, libertarian sources for your information. As for the cited statistics, they come from ADL's polling alone. Other, less partisan polling may not support their numbers (without access to a full report including methodology it's hard to say whether the ADL poll is a valid marker.)

[elljay]

42. I did see that in the link

but have read the underlying ADL report. Too hard to jump around on my touchy iPhone to find another reference- my thumbs are hurting. Plus, I have read more than enough antisemitic screeds on progressive sites to know that the bigotry on the left is easily as great as that on the right. I have heard Louis Farrakhan interviewed on progressive African American radio as a community leader, when the comments he makes about Jews are incredibly hateful. I can't see progressive shows interviewing David Duke with the same respect. I want it recognized that antisemitism is quite common in the progressive wing and it should NOT be tolerated, as we shouldn't tolerate ANY bigotry.

[TomCADem]

18. The Hill - "Trump questions Clinton’s religion"

I guess now we know where Trump was going when he was questioning whether Hillary was Christian a few weeks ago. Trump is going anti-semitic with the dog whistle allegations that she is actually jewish.

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/284281-trump-questions-clintons-religion

Donald Trump questioned Hillary Clinton’s commitment to her Christian faith on Tuesday, saying that little is known about her spiritual life even though she’s been in the public eye for decades.

Speaking to a group of top social conservative evangelical Christian leaders at a gathering in New York City, Trump said, “we don't know anything about Hillary in terms of religion.”

“Now, she's been in the public eye for years and years, and yet there's no — there's nothing out there,” Trump said. “There's like nothing out there. It's going to be an extension of Obama but it's going to be worse, because with Obama you had your guard up. With Hillary you don't, and it's going to be worse.”

The meeting was closed to the press but E.W. Webb, a faith leader on hand for the event, posted video of the remarks.

[inanna]

21. Good point!

[yardwork]

23. I agree.

[bucolic_frolic]

22. No one asked me but

I think he's testing some sort of theory that if you say contradictory
things long enough, be on both sides of everything in essence, everyone
hears something they agree with and the rest are so confused that you
can lead them to vote for you with xenophobic/racist/misogynist blather.
A mind control technique that weakens resolve through confusion, in other words.

A cult of personality, credibility, triumph straight from the great propagandists

This all adds up to numbers, the number of people who will vote for you.

We live in dangerous times

[yardwork]

24. I disagree. I don't think he's testing anything. This is who he is.

There's nothing contradictory in his message. It's clear.

The idea that Trump is some kind of mad genius is wrong, imo. He's purely and simply a fascist, racist, homophobic, misogynistic bigot.

[bucolic_frolic]

26. Both Bushes

were adept at the very same things that Trump is doing. Being on both
sides of everything. Geo I was for it on Monday, and against it on Thursday night.
This went on for years. He was the self-announced "environmental President" who
then refused to sign environmental accords at a summit in South America. He stayed
above the fray while Willie Horton ads did the dirty work. "Read my lips, no new taxes"
was pure spoon-feeding the public.

GWB was even known for subliminal manipulation. He had some gaffe where he
couldn't pronounce 'subliminal' correctly. He clung close to Gore on the issues.
And "During the 2000 U.S. presidential campaign, a television ad advertising for Republican candidate George W. Bush showed words (and parts thereof) scaling from the foreground to the background on a television screen. When the word BUREAUCRATS flashed on the screen, one frame showed only the last part, RATS.[2][3] The FCC looked into the matter,[4] but no penalties were ever assessed in the case" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instances_of_subliminal_messages

So I do think the GOP uses subliminal persuasion and Trump is part of that school
of public relations. It's straight from the corporate world, which is where he has lived
his life. Couldn't be clearer, in my mind anyway.

[yardwork]

28. I agree with you about the Bushes. Trump is not this organized.

The Bushes had Rove and other clever Macchiavellians.

Trump is a buffoon. Like Mussolini.

[bucolic_frolic]

29. I think you're right, and I hope you're right

Trump is not smart enough to pull these tactics consciously,
he goes totally on ego and emotion

I hope 270 electoral votes worth of Americans see through his demagoguery
and buffoonery

[yardwork]

30. I hope so too. History is full of disasters.

[bucolic_frolic]

32. George W. Bush was "subliminable"

[IronLionZion]

25. At this point they are doing it on purpose

no way they can have this many foolish slip ups. They are trolling all of us.

[drray23]

27. Maybe or maybe not.

It has been reported that the Trump campaign has a lot of problems with staffing. Apparently competent political operatives do not want to work for him. A couple of days ago some more just resigned as well. maybe he had to scrape the bottom of the barrel and his pr people are that tone deaf and inept. Either that or he subcontracted to one of the white supremacist group that supports him.

[bucolic_frolic]

31. Yes, very perceptive thought

those groups would know a thing or two about manipulating
emotions by swinging from one extreme to another, to get
the masses swaying with them

beware! we all have work to do to win this election.

And I hope that if this is something like what Trump is up to, that
HRC's PR, advisors, and consultants are aware of it and taking
it seriously, and know what to do about it.

[Little Tich]

34. I don't know - is Trump an anti-Semite or just a complete idiot?

I can't really decide which...

[Behind the Aegis]

37. Hmmm...this will create quite the conundrum.

There will be those who will decide in no way could Trump be anti-Semitic because he has a Jewish daughter. Does that also mean he isn't really anti-immigration given his marriage history?! Is Trump just brain-dead to basic anti-Semitic imagery? This is very possible as it is quite frequent among many types of people. When anti-Semitism is the topic, everyone gets a "say", except of course for some of us Jews.

[harrose]

41. Why is this a surprise? All Rethugs are raging antisemites.

They hate anyone who isn't a white Protestant rich male.

[muriel_volestrangler]

43. Source for the image tracked down to far right '8chan' alt-right board

Created over a week ago by a user with a history of bigoted images. Story here (showing the images): https://mic.com/articles/147711/donald-trump-s-star-of-david-hillary-clinton-meme-was-created-by-white-supremacists#.bcd0UdSkk

[inanna]

46. Thanks for update. n/t