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In reply to the discussion: Farrakhan Blames Jews For 9/11 [View all]Behind the Aegis
(56,070 posts)30. The "Jews did 9-11" meme isn't even relegated to the right.
There are plenty of examples from the left that mimic much of what he said. It is one of the more popular conspiracy theories. It ranks up there with "false flag" (meaning the US actually did it) and it was actually an illusion (seriously, that is one gaining more steam).
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Some things never change...as Farrakhan demonstrates, which is, of course, the topic at hand.
Behind the Aegis
Mar 2015
#44
whoa. just read that. disturbing shit. and the "apology" offered after these little bigots
cali
Mar 2015
#18
huh? I'm perplexed by all three of your posts in this thread. they are tangential.
cali
Mar 2015
#10
You think the article about Farrakhan's homophobia would spawn a thread...
Behind the Aegis
Mar 2015
#27
OK how about the CIA funding, Arming and egging on radicals in the Middle East
anotojefiremnesuka
Mar 2015
#33
People like dogs are not born violent, bigoted or hateful it take years of
anotojefiremnesuka
Mar 2015
#48
Apparently, even mentioning his anti-Semitism means you support Netanyahu.
Behind the Aegis
Mar 2015
#29
I know some think that, but that is more of a "no true Scotsman" fallacy.
Behind the Aegis
Mar 2015
#36
If his connections are all to the far right, why is it that Democrats like John Conyers repeatedly
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2015
#56
You're right about the uselessness of 'apologies' when the offense is repeated again, flagrantly.
Mc Mike
Mar 2015
#59
Here's what makes Conyers so very dishonest. He made an excuse for the first hateful speech saying
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2015
#63
I don't think we're talking in circles, but maybe talking past each other, Blue.
Mc Mike
Mar 2015
#67
Farrakhan is a right old antisemite; this isn't the first (or last) time he's said this
LeftishBrit
Mar 2015
#65