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Is blatant anti-Semitism rampant here at DU? [View all] Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 OP
jury results. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #1
To be crystal clear: this poll is not about a jury result Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #5
Would you like me to self delete it? hrmjustin Aug 2014 #22
No. You are a MIRT team member (and a damn fine one I might add) Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #26
Thank you for the kind words. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #28
There are a couple of clear instances, but rampant? No. nt DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2014 #2
Yup. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #12
Is blatant anti-humanity is (sic) here at DU? Not a poll, a fact. Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #3
Copying & pasting & wearing my driving (as opposed to my reading) glasses is a formula for disaster Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #8
Rampant no but we have bigots and some new trolls have signed up and we are mirt are nuking them hrmjustin Aug 2014 #4
Y'all do a hell of a job. IronGate Aug 2014 #6
Thank you. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #7
+ 1 nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #10
+1 LeftishBrit Aug 2014 #11
And some are zombies of PPR'd posters... SidDithers Aug 2014 #38
I will look and kick the thread. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #40
Yup. I saw your self-delete down below, and I'm more convinced than ever that you're right... SidDithers Aug 2014 #58
I started a new thread so you don't have to have a yellow tab all the time. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #59
The dates certainly line up well... SidDithers Aug 2014 #64
likely a break to see if we forgot. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #72
I'm assuming that you've let MIRT know this? Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #42
No, you're not the zombie of inch4progress...nt SidDithers Aug 2014 #43
Fair enough Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #48
Why did you change names?... SidDithers Aug 2014 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author hrmjustin Aug 2014 #50
I was just thinking about that in another thread. Rex Aug 2014 #145
The troll control at DU has always been exceptionally good. hifiguy Aug 2014 #71
Thank you. We have a great team. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #73
I'm glad you are back as part of MIRT again. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #87
Thanks, it is a great new team. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #88
You'll be off next term, right? In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #89
Yeah I am on my fourth term but the last of this year. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #91
I thought I was going to be too busy working this term. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #93
I am sorry to hear this. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #96
Thanks In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #99
You are an asset to DU! hrmjustin Aug 2014 #102
You're an angel. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #106
Nonsense! You do just great here! hrmjustin Aug 2014 #108
It certainly isn't 'rampant'; on the other hand, it's not non-existent. LeftishBrit Aug 2014 #9
How do you find out who is getting banned? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #15
Partly because I'm on MIRT (that's how I know about the trolls); but otherwise you would have to LeftishBrit Aug 2014 #25
Yeah, that's how I'm seeing it too n/t Violet_Crumble Aug 2014 #16
It is a "push poll".....only propaganda value. Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #18
Why do you say that? Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #24
"Rampant" is a loaded word, the yes or no responses are black and white acceptance or rejection of Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #36
The poll is based on a post in another thread Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #37
I understand, but repeating a mistake is just repeating a mistake....just my take.....peace. Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #41
Not a problem. I readily concede it's not good political science. Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #44
For the most part, no n/t whatchamacallit Aug 2014 #13
No. What is rampant here is that DUers have always gotten outraged over injustice Autumn Aug 2014 #14
Humanity is rampant at DU. Humanity and anti-semitism are easily conflated it appears. Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #21
I haven't seen any anti-semitism. I imagine MIRT is all over that. Autumn Aug 2014 #33
^THIS Marrah_G Aug 2014 #49
Not blatant and not rampant, but frequent and common. MineralMan Aug 2014 #17
I Would Agree, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #29
When Hitler and Nazi Germany are brought in and compared MineralMan Aug 2014 #32
That Is Certainly One Of The Tells, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #35
What if you see it from a juror ? Rhinodawg Aug 2014 #47
Btw...I am a Zionist. Rhinodawg Aug 2014 #52
I'd forward such a result to MIRT Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #53
Alert On The Jury Result, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #54
Since I don't know how, would you mind bringing it to admins? Rhinodawg Aug 2014 #55
If You Received The Jury Result, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #67
I didn't receive ...it was posted. Rhinodawg Aug 2014 #74
What is your basis for calling that poster an anti-semite? Comrade Grumpy Aug 2014 #97
I Consider That Comment Evidence Of Anti-Semitism, Comrade The Magistrate Aug 2014 #103
We disagree. It may be an inapt comparison, and cruel, but is not evidence of anti-semitism. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2014 #109
If We Disagree, Comrade, One Of Us Is Right, And One Is Wrong.... The Magistrate Aug 2014 #111
I would hate for you to be wrong. So I'll just leave it at we disagree. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2014 #121
There was also a time here when just about any poster advocating for the stranger81 Aug 2014 #161
That Statement, Sir, Is Flat False To Fact The Magistrate Aug 2014 #166
It's Ma'am, and we will have to agree to differ on this one. stranger81 Aug 2014 #168
Not Possible, In This Instance, Ma'am, To Agree To Disagree The Magistrate Aug 2014 #173
I know that you refuse to brook disagreement, on this and just about any other point. stranger81 Aug 2014 #175
I Know What I Did, Ma'am, in Company With Mr. Jack Rabbit The Magistrate Aug 2014 #184
I wouldn't expect the people who did the banning to think anything other than stranger81 Aug 2014 #185
Suit Yourself, Ma'am The Magistrate Aug 2014 #189
Tombstone means being kicked out of DU. Being barred from participating in the I/P forum isn't MADem Aug 2014 #218
as an unabashed pro-Palestinian poster (admittedly I don't post on the subject that much anymore - Douglas Carpenter Aug 2014 #194
Wow. Just wow. stranger81 Aug 2014 #207
intentional self-delusion -- I'm amazed that people are willing to do that Douglas Carpenter Aug 2014 #208
And right back at you. [n/t] stranger81 Aug 2014 #209
No gay purge? You should let Skinner know. He certainly thought there was. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #212
At least in my tenure here -- going on 11 years -- this was the most divisive event I can recall. stranger81 Aug 2014 #214
For some, if they don't see it, it doesn't exist. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #215
I miss yardwork's voice around here. stranger81 Aug 2014 #216
She pops in from time to time, but not like she did before. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #217
She posted just the other day. MADem Aug 2014 #220
tell me with a staight face that DU banned people or purged people for being gay.. Douglas Carpenter Aug 2014 #222
No one said they were banned for BEING gay. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #223
Your own prejudices blind you, perhaps? No one said 'for being gay' and you know that. Bluenorthwest Aug 2014 #245
First of all I am gay - and I have been openly gay at times and places where few people here would Douglas Carpenter Aug 2014 #250
I agree agbdf Aug 2014 #204
You are partly right. Vattel Aug 2014 #120
I don't find such comparisons very useful. They just stir up spluttering outrage... Comrade Grumpy Aug 2014 #122
I agree Vattel Aug 2014 #157
After two 0-7 results BainsBane Aug 2014 #126
I just alerted on one and it was hidden... Violet_Crumble Aug 2014 #131
I seriously considered BainsBane Aug 2014 #139
Not rampant, but there are a few. Dragonfli Aug 2014 #19
Nope. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2014 #20
I voted no because I don't think it's "rampant" but I have seen a few posts that... Spazito Aug 2014 #23
I think that one of the things that people forget about DU is that many of us are first and foremost jwirr Aug 2014 #27
I'd only add that opposition to the Iraq war was the backbone of the community pre-Obama Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #30
Exactly. jwirr Aug 2014 #34
Si Puzzledtraveller Aug 2014 #31
No. One can oppose LWolf Aug 2014 #39
Definitely. egduj Aug 2014 #45
Blatant? Not so much. Dog whistle, seething just below the surface sometimes popping out with a TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #46
Not at all, that's not even a proper nose. NuclearDem Aug 2014 #51
This question arises when GD's rules temporarily change leftstreet Aug 2014 #57
Yes...according to rightwingers Tom Ripley Aug 2014 #60
The charges of anti-Semitism outweigh the occurance by about 1000 to 1 BillZBubb Aug 2014 #61
Exactly! n/t NastyRiffraff Aug 2014 #152
Concern and caring for human life, despair over the loss of children is now considered anti-semitism Pisces Aug 2014 #62
The refuge of Extreme Super Zionists are in the charges of anti-Semitism too-which is a lie. No. bobthedrummer Aug 2014 #63
if opposing collective punishment, ghetto-izing, land theft, ethnic cleansing, assorted war crimes KG Aug 2014 #65
There's a lot of criticism... kentuck Aug 2014 #66
Present but definitely not rampant intaglio Aug 2014 #68
there are many peoples that are Semites. the phrase needs a more narrow definition. for example msongs Aug 2014 #69
Anti-semitism is a specific term with a specific meaning, Codeine Aug 2014 #79
Baloney. I was taught back in my Catholic grammar school that truedelphi Aug 2014 #105
Nothing to Do With The Term 'Anti-Semitism', Ma'am The Magistrate Aug 2014 #114
You are in error. Semites are tribal peoples of the ME, yes, but the term anti-semite refers MADem Aug 2014 #221
Wikipedia is a very bad site to display as a definitive answer to anything. truedelphi Aug 2014 #225
Two things--I invite your attention to the LINKS at Wikipedia, which are scholarly and MADem Aug 2014 #230
I am a sticker for a word maning what it says it means. truedelphi Aug 2014 #231
Are you a sticker (sic) for words like: Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #232
No, you aren't. You're denying the obvious. And if I may say, as someone who isn't MADem Aug 2014 #235
but this was not disputed reorg Aug 2014 #124
Antisemite in every dictionary means anti Jewish King_David Aug 2014 #140
again, this was not disputed reorg Aug 2014 #146
It's being disputed in this very thread, and for reasons that have nothing to do with MADem Aug 2014 #236
This! egduj Aug 2014 #116
Being Pro-Humanity maxrandb Aug 2014 #70
dislike for the thug who runs isreal does not mean you are anti-semitic dembotoz Aug 2014 #75
It seems many confuse "Semitic" with the state of Israel... or worse, with the gtar100 Aug 2014 #76
Just As, Sir, It 'Can Be Hard To Get Through Some Noggins' The Magistrate Aug 2014 #77
Yes, there is that too. Racists and bigots do tend to find a way to "leak" out their poison gtar100 Aug 2014 #82
^^^^^^^^ Yeah! n/t truedelphi Aug 2014 #104
It seems blatant madamesilverspurs Aug 2014 #78
That's a good point. Codeine Aug 2014 #80
I don't think it is rampant, sadoldgirl Aug 2014 #81
here someone is claiming that a cabal of rich Jews have the final grip over the Democratic Party Douglas Carpenter Aug 2014 #83
Noticed that one too? azurnoir Aug 2014 #110
It depends on what you mean by "rampant". BlueCheese Aug 2014 #84
Pls consider the definition of the word "Semite" -- truedelphi Aug 2014 #85
Pls consider the definition of the word "Antisemitism" Codeine Aug 2014 #86
Bwahahahaha. truedelphi Aug 2014 #98
I thought the Zionists were white European colonialist invaders Mosby Aug 2014 #95
You are thinking about it too much. truedelphi Aug 2014 #100
This! egduj Aug 2014 #115
Being Anti Likud is not being antisemitic n2doc Aug 2014 #90
Yes ismnotwasm Aug 2014 #92
No. But, there is a lot of blatant anti-atrocity statements that are rampant. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2014 #94
True that. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #229
Tastelessly conspicuous is one of the definitions of Blatant. Half-Century Man Aug 2014 #101
I don't know about "rampant." At least not yet. But it's definitely here. villager Aug 2014 #107
There's a difference. sakabatou Aug 2014 #112
If you are a Jew with a mind set in the best tradition of Judaism aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2014 #113
Not rampant, but present. MH1 Aug 2014 #117
Put me down for "present, but not rampant" Warren DeMontague Aug 2014 #118
it is certainly there, we see it when it comes to blacks, gays, women and others also JI7 Aug 2014 #119
yup Liberal_in_LA Aug 2014 #127
Is blatant anti-Christianism rampant here at DU? That would also be an interesting question Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #134
it's more directed at Republicans in this country and as a way of showing them to be hypocrites JI7 Aug 2014 #179
Is subtle anti-semitism present here at DU? oberliner Aug 2014 #123
I repeat: The poll question was based on the wording of a post in another thread Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #133
Criticism of Israel's military policy does not equal anti-Semitism. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #125
No, it doesn't, but this does... Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #129
And, so? Enthusiast Aug 2014 #137
You said in your strawman, that criticism of Israel isn't anti-Semitism. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #141
No. I said criticism of Israel's military policy, distinctly different than criticism of Israel. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #142
My anger? LOL! Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #147
I stand by my post. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #148
As do I. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #149
OK, I'd like to break this example down step by step, if I may. Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #150
Do you not see those comments as anti-Semitic? Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #151
Being mindful that I'm trying to seek understanding, and that I did not originally make the comments Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #162
That's awful. Why would any sane person argue in favor of that? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2014 #164
Not the best way to put it. defacto7 Aug 2014 #128
I just saw an OP that made my blood run cold. BlueCheese Aug 2014 #130
A link could be helpful Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #132
You might have to wait a while...nt. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #156
I'd rather not call anyone in particular out. BlueCheese Aug 2014 #213
Rampant is a poor word choice but those who voted "no" are wearing blinders imho riderinthestorm Aug 2014 #135
or maybe they don't want to be pushed Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #154
So most the DU is wrong on this topic? Really? n-t Logical Aug 2014 #227
I alerted on a poster who posted Veteran's Today Starry Messenger Aug 2014 #136
And an Israel supporter posted a link to "Stormfront." BillZBubb Aug 2014 #158
The admins do see all alerts. MADem Aug 2014 #238
Nope. Iggo Aug 2014 #138
I don't think it's 'rampant', but I do see it here, particularly of late. closeupready Aug 2014 #143
Blatant? No. Garthem Aug 2014 #144
I call it the cornball 24 Aug 2014 #153
I haven't seen it - but I see a lot of folks I respect in the "yes" TBF Aug 2014 #155
"comparisons to Nazi Germany may be over the top" BillZBubb Aug 2014 #160
That's the only thing I can come up with - TBF Aug 2014 #163
Do you think comparing Israel to Nazi Germany has anything to do with Jews? oberliner Aug 2014 #176
Yes, obviously. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #191
Right so can't you see why that might be offensive? oberliner Aug 2014 #193
Thank you - this is helpful and I appreciate the time you took to go through it all. TBF Aug 2014 #197
I understand oberliner Aug 2014 #200
Of course, people can be offended by a lot of things. I never said it wasn't offensive to some. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #198
I appreciate your response oberliner Aug 2014 #201
Another example oberliner Aug 2014 #195
I see folks I respect on both sides Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #181
We regularly excoriate the religious nuts who infest American politics. On a daily basis, even. randome Aug 2014 #159
What about the Jewish religion are you mocking? BainsBane Aug 2014 #165
Maybe that's how it was categorized in the past but how is that the case now? randome Aug 2014 #169
Yes, this country is full of secular Jews BainsBane Aug 2014 #174
Most religions are about far, far more than informing people about history and knowledge. randome Aug 2014 #177
I think much the same thing could be said about Catholics Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #171
You have to be careful to qualify those particular people you are talking about. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #167
I get your point but religion is still at the base of Israel. randome Aug 2014 #170
True, but even in Israel there is not uninimity on issues. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #178
An attempt to answer you in good faith. Judaism is both a cultural and religious identity herding cats Aug 2014 #183
Blending ethnicity and religion is not very smart, IMO. And Israel is to 'blame' for that. randome Aug 2014 #188
There's no way to seperate the people from the religon after millennia. herding cats Aug 2014 #192
I wouldn't say 'rampant' but there are examples of such here. Kaleva Aug 2014 #172
OTHER: We have a problem with a very few people, but many more are not choosing their words MADem Aug 2014 #180
I'd endorse this comment. Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #182
I've seen it, intentional or not it has happened. herding cats Aug 2014 #186
I made the comment MohRokTah Aug 2014 #187
I appreciate your feedback Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #190
Yes. LexVegas Aug 2014 #196
Examples? nt BillZBubb Aug 2014 #199
I went for not sure customerserviceguy Aug 2014 #202
I don't know about rampant, but many examples have been shown in this thread of blatant Rex Aug 2014 #203
no, that's absurd mwrguy Aug 2014 #205
Bingo! You hit the correct answer. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #211
Blatant - no. Definitely here, though. 840high Aug 2014 #206
Fuck yes! Anti-semitism. Racism. Sexism. And homophobia. Yes, liberals can be all of those. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2014 #210
Sad but true. BainsBane Aug 2014 #219
It's always interesting to see mnhtnbb Aug 2014 #224
anti-Semitism... SummerSnow Aug 2014 #226
There's been a lot of anti-Semitism here lately Gormy Cuss Aug 2014 #228
I think those who tried to equate Israel with Nazis or Nazi actions are very likely anti-Semites stevenleser Aug 2014 #240
At best comparing Israel to the Nazis is unbelievably insensitive Gormy Cuss Aug 2014 #241
Yes, because if you criticize the Israeli government Aerows Aug 2014 #233
So you don't think there is anti-Semitism here? Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #234
Are you suggesting Aerows Aug 2014 #239
So are you claiming you weren't mocking anti-Semitism. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #242
Behind the Aegis Aerows Aug 2014 #243
And what I see, are the ACCUSATIONS of FALSE ACCUSATIONS. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #249
This is a very emotional issue Aerows Aug 2014 #252
NOT anti-anybody kpete Aug 2014 #237
No (nt) bigwillq Aug 2014 #244
The Poll has ended Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #246
Thank you for the call out. Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 #247
Fair enough, and I apologize to you. Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #253
no! n/t wildbilln864 Aug 2014 #248
Looking at the current figures 93/304/11 Half-Century Man Aug 2014 #251
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