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In reply to the discussion: Another "Orthodox Jews were seen to "--fill in the blank--" thread today! [View all]Arcanetrance
(2,670 posts)27. So after reading the story that prompted this thread
All Jews shouldn't be painted badly by the actions of the guys who showed their ass today on that flight. But this does lead to a conversation that needs to be had. Those societies that degrade women in the middle east are the constant source of negative attention by most. But why don't we speak about the ultra orthodox Jews in this country that still live by those same rules of segregating women from the rest of the population. Why should they be immune from the same harsh criticism that countries like Saudi Arabia are
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Another "Orthodox Jews were seen to "--fill in the blank--" thread today! [View all]
PCIntern
Dec 2014
OP
I'm starting to wonder whether increased CO2 in the atmosphere makes people antsy
jberryhill
Dec 2014
#79
If Muslims had delayed a flight because they refused to sit next to a woman, that'd be news, too
Spider Jerusalem
Dec 2014
#22
When the "Flying Imams" were kicked OFF of their flight, there were threads at DU about it
jberryhill
Dec 2014
#88
The article claims that fundamentalists will outnumber mainstream Jews in Israel. It's not me.
NewDeal_Dem
Dec 2014
#49
i have a hard time believing this, are there actual numbers and details of the study ?
JI7
Dec 2014
#50
this doesn't really say much , based on this there could be over 9 million secular jews
JI7
Dec 2014
#54
"There is a disproportionate response to the issues that involve Jews"
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2014
#56
Hmm, I hadn't seen that thread yet. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Electric Monk
Dec 2014
#28
The Barbra Streisand Effect has nothing whatsoever to do with her being Jewish. nt
Electric Monk
Dec 2014
#34
Orthodox Jewish Cops are NOT killing unarmed Reform Jewish Civilians and getting away with it!
1step
Dec 2014
#40
yeah, saw that - they are being utterly disingenuous to say the least
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2014
#85
When religious fundies of ANY religion act like assholes, then they are regarded as assholes.
hobbit709
Dec 2014
#61
It is forbidden for a Muslim man to shake hands with a woman who is not related
oberliner
Dec 2014
#75