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In reply to the discussion: Question: is it possible to be concerned about Palestinian civilians without being accused of being anti-Semitic? [View all]onecaliberal
(35,134 posts)80. NO. You're not to care for INNOCENT women and children around here.
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Question: is it possible to be concerned about Palestinian civilians without being accused of being anti-Semitic? [View all]
surfered
May 2024
OP
Recently I've been posting more here on Gaza and Palestinians, even though my biggest concern is Ukraine.
Crunchy Frog
May 2024
#20
I post way more about Ukraine on Xitter, which is full of pro-russian trolls and bots,
Crunchy Frog
May 2024
#37
I don't have a homeland either. I'm American by birth, but I'm completely fucked if Trump takes back the presidency.
Crunchy Frog
May 2024
#50
No I wasn't. I think I was trying to explain why you might see more people posting about the war in Gaza
Crunchy Frog
May 2024
#74
Some of us have gotten hides for speaking up for the innocent. One of them being a 3 word comment.
onecaliberal
May 2024
#81
Perhaps those pro-Ukraine protests would have manifested if Russia were behind some of the messaging.
Chakaconcarne
May 2024
#7
At least in places like Bakhmut, they were able to evacuate almost all the civilians.
Crunchy Frog
May 2024
#39
Of course. Just avoid saying anti-semitic things and harassing Jews who have nothing to do with Bibi.
emulatorloo
May 2024
#8
Of course, if one looks at the slaughter and starvation of children for seven months.
Big Blue Marble
May 2024
#9
It's rather common for both sides of protests to be funded by the same outside parties, as a strategy to divide
lostnfound
May 2024
#16
As long as you say that everything is the fault of Hamas, and the IDF is as pure as driven snow.
Crunchy Frog
May 2024
#19
It was intended as a simple observation of what I've actually seen on this board.
Crunchy Frog
May 2024
#77
I don't think America is evil, but we certainly have some evil people here, and we've definitely done some evil shit
Crunchy Frog
May 2024
#83
I'm not claiming that I have the answers to what seems like an intractible situation.
Crunchy Frog
May 2024
#86
Many if not most American Jews and a large percentage of Israelis are mad at Bibi
LetMyPeopleVote
May 2024
#28
There's also increased understanding of, and support for, Palestinian people.
Duncan Grant
May 2024
#38
Please do link to ONE post on DU where ANYONE here EVER said Israel has no right to exist.
Scrivener7
May 2024
#105
Of course it is. But calling for Israel to further tolerate a Hamas-controlled Gaza....
Happy Hoosier
May 2024
#35
Support peace for both sides. A ceasefire alone is pro-Hamas. They promise to kill more Jews.
keithbvadu2
May 2024
#53
Is everyone engaging in this debate doing it in good faith and looking for solutions? No.
meadowlander
May 2024
#84
If TFG is re-elected, he will ban people with the "wrong" religion from coming to the US
LetMyPeopleVote
May 2024
#97
There is a potential cease fire deal that Bibi may sabotage and the protestors are our in force
LetMyPeopleVote
May 2024
#98
Israelis are protesting for Ceasefire, the return of their loved ones and for Netanyahu to step down.
LetMyPeopleVote
May 2024
#99
Not here. Some of the ones in this very thread who are assuring you it's possible
Scrivener7
May 2024
#103
I moved from England to marry a Jew in America. My wife won't criticise Israel, but
Doodley
May 2024
#106