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H2O Man

(78,940 posts)

1. I wouldn't bother

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Tue Dec 5, 2023, 04:27 AM

Dec 2023

with that person. Not right now, anyhow. They will either come to their senses by next November, or serve as a confused example for the rest of the family. Most people understand that the US does not dictate to Israel. There are people with sincere concerns about this country supplying any of the weapons being used -- and that is a valid discussion -- who are still voting for the Democratic Party ticket.

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How do I deal with a family member I feel I am losing to anti-Israel and anti-Jewish propaganda? [View all] PeaceWave Dec 2023 OP

I wouldn't bother H2O Man Dec 2023 #1

I don't think there is anything new about this person's views JI7 Dec 2023 #2

Text messages? Aussie105 Dec 2023 #3

I don't think the OP is "annoyed" because they've taken opposing sides. yardwork Dec 2023 #16

Propaganda Dorian Gray Dec 2023 #4

This might be the best advice. yardwork Dec 2023 #15

You might want to try sharing with them... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #5

If they are making comments about "Jewish political intervention"... Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #10

I'm not sure what you're referring to.... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #12

Did you read the OP? Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #13

No, I didn't miss that.. Think. Again. Dec 2023 #20

I would start by defending the Israeli people, not Netanyahu's policies, (which our own government hlthe2b Dec 2023 #6

Tell them the truth. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #7

So many have become useful idiots for Putin over the past two months! Axelrods_Typewriter Dec 2023 #8

So many Americans are happy to be on Putin's side. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #14

Yeah...their anti-semitism has been enabled. CincyDem Dec 2023 #9

I think it's true that this propaganda is enabled by pervasive antisemitic biases. yardwork Dec 2023 #19

Say your goodbyes? edisdead Dec 2023 #11

One thing you might try before giving up Mosby Dec 2023 #17

The propaganda campaign is so pervasive, the disinformation is everywhere now. yardwork Dec 2023 #18

What many people fail to realize is that WWIII is happening between their ears. CincyDem Dec 2023 #21

So true! People are allowing their judgment to be clouded by emotion and biases. yardwork Dec 2023 #23

Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. PeaceWave Dec 2023 #22

Efrain Rios Montt PufPuf23 Jan 26 #30

Maybe it's not about which side is right.... Chakaconcarne Dec 2023 #24

I have this dilemma with my daughter maxsolomon Dec 2023 #25

Well said. PeaceWave Dec 2023 #28

Well, I applaud the menu at least. Turkey, corn and squash are Native foods. maxsolomon Dec 2023 #29

Politics and religion and war shouldn't be discussed with family. LakeArenal Dec 2023 #26

deleated FraDon Dec 2023 #27