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Behind the Aegis

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Thu Jul 27, 2017, 04:13 AM Jul 2017

(Jewish Group) Lets be clear: American progressives are rejecting Jews as Jews

THIS IS THE JEWISH GROUP!!

The June controversy over the Chicago Dyke March’s decision to kick out participants carrying Star of David rainbow flags lives on. While some, including the reporter who broke the story, are put off to say the least, others are more supportive.

SlutWalk Chicago stands with the city’s Dyke March where Zionism is concerned. On July 22, SlutWalk took to Twitter to clarify that it was not in fact banning “the Star of David” from its upcoming event but, rather, just “Zionist displays”.

What struck me more was another tweet from that thread, one aiming for inclusivity: “We support people showing their Jewish and LGBTQ+ pride. Please show yours if you feel so moved! Just leave the Zionism at home ¯_(ツ _/¯”

Leaving the Zionism at home is not a straightforward demand.

For some Jews, Zionism is simply the belief that there should go on being a Jewish state on some of the land where there currently is one. It’s not necessarily an endorsement of the state’s borders or policies.




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The twitter remark demonstrates it isn't really about Zionism. If a Jewish star always represents Israel, then it is a sign that anti-Semites are dictating the dialogue.
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(Jewish Group) Lets be clear: American progressives are rejecting Jews as Jews (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Jul 2017 OP
Social media has become the ultimate tool for spreading misinformation and manipulating opinions. grossproffit Jul 2017 #1

grossproffit

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1. Social media has become the ultimate tool for spreading misinformation and manipulating opinions.
Thu Jul 27, 2017, 05:10 AM
Jul 2017

It's a propagandists wet dream.

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