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59. Why are you posting hate group propaganda on DU?

Fri Jul 21, 2017, 01:31 PM

Jul 2017

This video was made by the "Americans for Peace and Tolerance," which has repeatedly been labeled an Islamophobic hate group by both Muslims and Jewish organizations that oppose racism.

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I am not pro or anti Israel...but [View all] freddyvh Jul 2017 OP

I truly believe democracy is on the wane world wide. I was so hopeful sinkingfeeling Jul 2017 #1

I don't think certain western powers wanted an Arab Spring. defacto7 Jul 2017 #2

I think that's a vast oversimplification, if not a total misrepresentation of what happened. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #13

It very well may be oversimplified... defacto7 Jul 2017 #16

You, too Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #22

Glenn Greenwald, huh? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #3

here is the text of the law freddyvh Jul 2017 #6

fine, those are the penalties. And what specifically constitutes an unlawful act under section 8(a)? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #8

Anti-boycott legislation isn't about companies that personally boycott Israel. tammywammy Jul 2017 #10

Thanks. It seems I was right about Greenwald misrepresenting this legislation, then. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #11

My post was about the current anti-boycott laws. tammywammy Jul 2017 #15

Here you go. atreides1 Jul 2017 #58

An actual answer Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #61

I don't trust Greenwald either, but the ACLU is another matter. Crunchy Frog Jul 2017 #38

Hmmm. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #41

You mean How can it be legal, right? Iggo Jul 2017 #4

It already is in cases Bradical79 Jul 2017 #5

after reading your link freddyvh Jul 2017 #7

Claim it is a business decision... uriel1972 Jul 2017 #9

How much who loves business? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #12

I am very sorry I didn't even think about that... uriel1972 Jul 2017 #18

but what does the GOP have to do with this ? JI7 Jul 2017 #20

Aren't they the people who enforce things these days? uriel1972 Jul 2017 #21

Got it. FWIW, I wasn't making any assumptions, just looking for clarification. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #23

Please see post 10. tammywammy Jul 2017 #14

"we all know how much they love business." JI7 Jul 2017 #17

14 Democrats HarmonyRockets Jul 2017 #19

What, specifically, is disturbing about it? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #24

This isn't about Glenn Greenwald one way or the other HarmonyRockets Jul 2017 #25

Oh, yeah, I'm totally against free speech. You've got my number right there. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #27

Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #68

So by extrapolation, how would you characterize Senator Ron Wyden, co-sponsor of this legislation? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #69

As I understand the law it prohibits corporations from blackballing Israel. DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2017 #26

Exactly. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #28

Although Israel blackballs many companies in many countries. You just don't know it. nikibatts Jul 2017 #30

So I take it you disagree with Senators Wyden, Gillibrand, Schumer, etc then? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #31

You appear confused by posters simply unwilling to choose A or B LanternWaste Jul 2017 #57

Wow. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #60

Who is blackballing Israel? You can hurt them more by naming them than by fining them. McCamy Taylor Jul 2017 #34

it's def not legal, i think it plays well in NY so they are trying it on for size La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #29

"it plays well in NY" Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #32

They are both from the state of new York La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #37

Most Democrats support Israel nationwide. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #40

I bet if you polled it would be higher here La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #45

Why would that be? grossproffit Jul 2017 #49

A large Jewish population and people who are allies to the principles of liberal democracy La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #52

to be fair, nobody's THAT smart. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #65

Doesn't stop you from trying though. La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #66

If I was as smart as I think I am Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #67

Are you a constitutional lawyer? grossproffit Jul 2017 #47

No, but I understand the first amendment just fine La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #50

The ACLU also supports Linda Sarsour. I don't have much faith in them any longer. grossproffit Jul 2017 #54

just because they dont support your political views, does not negate their understanding of law La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #56

It's sound and fury, signifying nothing. Something for the ACLU to do if they get bored. McCamy Taylor Jul 2017 #33

It might relate to the ACLU if the law actually did what Greenwald is claiming. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #36

Oh, and who let a thread on Israel out of the Israel forum? McCamy Taylor Jul 2017 #35

This is a thread about proposed American legislation. Crunchy Frog Jul 2017 #39

It is refreshing to see such concern for the 1st Amendment, here. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #42

They are going to use this to throw BDS activists in jail. DemocraticWing Jul 2017 #43

14 Democratic Senators co-sponsored, incl. Wyden, Schumer, and Gillibrand Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #44

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Why are you posting hate group propaganda on DU? DemocraticWing Jul 2017 #59

As someone Jewish EllieBC Jul 2017 #64

Good. Anti-Zionism is the new face of antisemitism. Actually, it's not new. grossproffit Jul 2017 #46

AND . . . in addition to incarceratin and a big financial penalty, as a felon you no_hypocrisy Jul 2017 #51

This isn't true. Once your probation ends you are able to reregister to vote. grossproffit Jul 2017 #53

Possibly. The exception is a conviction of treason. no_hypocrisy Jul 2017 #55

This is ridiculous! Can we then make it illegal to Duppers Jul 2017 #62

J street doesn't support BDS. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #63