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Bonobo

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187. I will try to explain if you want.

Mon Jun 8, 2015, 01:14 AM

Jun 2015

I don't believe in God, first of all. So in some sense, you can take religion right out of the equation.

So am I Jewish? Well let's see...

-I grew up going to Hebrew school, I was bar-mitzvahed, I was excluded from Christian holidays.

-I was attacked for being Jewish, I was teased, had swastikas drawn all over, pennies thrown at me.

-My brothers couldn't date the Chrisian girls, we couldn't join certain clubs.

-I ate my grandma's chicken soup with matzoh balls.

-My name identifies me as a Jew

-My ancestors were killed by the Nazis.

Etc. etc.

It is part of who I am and not simply a matter of religion. It is, yes, in my blood. But is it a race? An ethnicity? Yes, yes, depending on definitions.

Bottom line. I am a Jew because I identify that way and others identify me that way. It is who I am.

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Bernie is Jewish. Please don't minimize his minority status by calling him "another white person" [View all] Bonobo Jun 2015 OP

What? KMOD Jun 2015 #1

Did I stutter? nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #3

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #7

Plee tell me what my true colors are. What is wrong with this OP? nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #9

Nothing as far as I can tell. Renew Deal Jun 2015 #14

Based on your postings, you are not very sensitive to women's rights. KMOD Jun 2015 #22

How about a more elegant explanation? Bonobo Jun 2015 #25

Just popping in to say I agree with you, and fear the antiSemiticism will grow stronger... peacebird Jun 2015 #333

I want in on that Hug too madokie Jun 2015 #335

Home run, Bonobo! hifiguy Jun 2015 #345

Well I expect antisemitism nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #33

I have a big scoop for your blog. KMOD Jun 2015 #100

Paper thank you very much nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #103

That has to be Aerows Jun 2015 #204

Thank you, you saved me the bother. sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #213

Oh, umm, btw, your "may or may not be a practicing Jew" shows EXTRAORDINARY ignorance Bonobo Jun 2015 #37

I heard he was a non-practicing Jew. KMOD Jun 2015 #40

Do you think that has any impact AT ALL on anti-semitism that comes his way? nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #44

No, I don't. KMOD Jun 2015 #50

So why did you imply it wan't an issue because he was "not a practicing Jew"? nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #52

Because here where I live, in NYS, we don't really care. KMOD Jun 2015 #62

Lake Wobegon is in Minnesota, not NY Fumesucker Jun 2015 #68

! beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #71

OK. I don't know where you are all from. KMOD Jun 2015 #73

Guess you're going to stick with that. Bonobo Jun 2015 #81

"imply that it doesn't matter as long as he is not "a real practicing Jew" Aerows Jun 2015 #203

Thank you. Glad to see I did not over-react. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #205

You most certainly didn't Aerows Jun 2015 #207

No, Lake Wobegon is where all the children are above average Fumesucker Jun 2015 #91

And all the women are strong beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #96

"I am surprised that folks in Minnesota care" malokvale77 Jun 2015 #196

Beautiful (nt) malokvale77 Jun 2015 #193

You mean that in NYS where I am from, it doesn't make a difference AS LONG Bonobo Jun 2015 #70

No, the point is a white man who is Jewish, whether he is practicing or not, is still above a woman KMOD Jun 2015 #82

There's an official Hatred Chain? beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #85

Good Grief, KMOD Jun 2015 #98

Thanks for dismissing and leaving. Bonobo Jun 2015 #101

The accepted term is "league table of suffering" I believe (nt) shaayecanaan Jun 2015 #339

LOL! beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #340

Do they send Hatred Chain Letters? Ken Burch Jun 2015 #353

LOL, the "hatred chain". Bonobo Jun 2015 #88

Hierarchy of Hatred sounds a bit more academic Fumesucker Jun 2015 #116

"Hierarchy of Hatred"... malokvale77 Jun 2015 #206

It has been centuries since the last woman was burned at the stake. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #176

No, ANY well-married affluent WASP woman is above a Jew on the "Hatred Chain" Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #255

I need someone to make me a flow chart so I can track my privilege ranking. Lol Quackers Jun 2015 #338

"Some of my best friends are Jewish!" villager Jun 2015 #302

True Dat. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #323

Hitler made no distinction between "practicing" and "non-practicing" Jews. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #322

Bada bing! +123456789 randys1 Jun 2015 #351

"who may or may not be a practicing Jew" beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #45

I never made that argurment. KMOD Jun 2015 #56

Why did you mention that he wasn't a practicing Jew? Bonobo Jun 2015 #61

eh, not really what I was saying, at all. KMOD Jun 2015 #67

Others have. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #112

Oh, you! Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #226

Back atcha, friend. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #232

It's really not important to bigots whether Sanders is a practicing Jew. Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #63

Yes, but I think most bigots vote Republican. KMOD Jun 2015 #69

What about the sexists? Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #74

Actually, Obama lost quite a lot of racist Democratic votes, especially in the South. tblue37 Jun 2015 #235

why anyone historian Jun 2015 #265

'Who may or may not be a practicing Jew' Joe the Revelator Jun 2015 #111

I think the poster may have belatedly recalled the first rule of holes Fumesucker Jun 2015 #118

That poster is Aerows Jun 2015 #221

This woman disagrees with you. You are relatively new here. I have known Bonobo for a long time and sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #169

Thank you very much, Sabrina. Bonobo Jun 2015 #180

+1000 orpupilofnature57 Jun 2015 #364

Your point is well taken. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #173

You are correct. Bernie would be the first Jewish and first septuagenarian president. Renew Deal Jun 2015 #2

except for Ronald Reagan fishwax Jun 2015 #6

He was 69 when he took office. Renew Deal Jun 2015 #13

yes, and became a septuagenarian about two weeks later fishwax Jun 2015 #58

Again, hit that nail on the head nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #4

Thank you, Nadin. Bonobo Jun 2015 #8

We all do nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #19

I hate that his religion is highlighted so often in a negative way LittleBlue Jun 2015 #5

And Obama was elected in the post 9/11 era. We can Exilednight Jun 2015 #10

Exactly. A person of any background can be elected in America today LittleBlue Jun 2015 #15

That is the honest truth: Betty Karlson Jun 2015 #271

Joe Lieberman was a VP candidate. KMOD Jun 2015 #12

Do you think for a moment that dispels that reality of Anti-Semitism??? nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #17

Of course not. KMOD Jun 2015 #24

No doubt about that. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #26

He is a practicing Orthodox Jew, okasha Jun 2015 #90

He isn't a very likeable person LittleBlue Jun 2015 #20

Well - technically, at least in terms of the popular vote, no matter what MADem Jun 2015 #55

What I find amusing is how people are -re-remembering Lieberman. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #167

He was a DU hero here when the site first fired up. MADem Jun 2015 #202

Excellent points, all! Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #224

"He was a DU hero here when the site first fired up" LeftOfWest Jun 2015 #242

Easily done. Use your DU search feature and get to it. MADem Jun 2015 #245

Thanks! LeftOfWest Jun 2015 #249

You have the ability to retrieve the information you seek. Go do it. MADem Jun 2015 #250

Left Coast time here. LeftOfWest Jun 2015 #251

Oh you did, did you? Or did you misread that? I think you did. MADem Jun 2015 #252

Saw your post to DWF earlier. LeftOfWest Jun 2015 #253

He and I are having a civil and productive conversation. MADem Jun 2015 #258

So it only took 16 years after a woman VP candidate to have a Jewish VP candidate. jeff47 Jun 2015 #57

All I need to do is read some DU posts how "Jews control everything", still_one Jun 2015 #76

I don't read every post but I have never seen anything on those lines that MADem Jun 2015 #208

They are rarely that obvious, but they do exist. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #215

I think the whole personal insult/veiled bigotry on the basis of MADem Jun 2015 #227

I agree historian Jun 2015 #264

Graham is single. And that poses another question: cwydro Jun 2015 #11

Depends how attractive he is LittleBlue Jun 2015 #27

James Buchanan (15th pres) and Grover Cleveland (22nd/24th) were single. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #29

Cleveland married a very young bride during his first nonconsecutive term. MADem Jun 2015 #106

Still elected as an unmarried man (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #108

That was not an issue in the 19th Century. MADem Jun 2015 #157

Yes, times change. The post I replied to said the US would never vote for a single man jeff47 Jun 2015 #270

Those were different times. That said, people are doing things MADem Jun 2015 #272

They did once before. Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #84

Twice,actually. Grover Cleveland was a bachelor when elected. MADem Jun 2015 #164

Hillary Clinton is a woman. KMOD Jun 2015 #16

WOW!!!! nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #21

So am I. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #23

Me too, and ditto to what you said n/t Violet_Crumble Jun 2015 #31

I'm hoping that poster is very very young. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #51

"This isn't a persecution contest." Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #219

Now if they were offering cash prizes... beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #239

Someone say cash?! Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #241

You get bonus bucks for being a member of two persecuted minorities. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #244

You may want to check out the history of anti-semitism in the U.S. dflprincess Jun 2015 #28

You might want to check out the history of Women's Suffrage in the U.S. pnwmom Jun 2015 #59

Yes. Not everyone owned land in 1776. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #127

Were they denied the vote because they were Jewish? Plenty of people didn't own land pnwmom Jun 2015 #138

Given the country's long history of antisemitism, I'd be astounded if they weren't jeff47 Jun 2015 #140

Jewish men were able to vote long before any women. And women are still denied pnwmom Jun 2015 #151

Hey, where'd those goalposts go?! (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #269

Why do you feel the need to do the "Whatabout" thing you would call derailing elsewhere? Bonobo Jun 2015 #144

You are mixing me up with someone else. I don't accuse people of "derailing.' pnwmom Jun 2015 #149

My apologies then. Please carry on. Bonobo Jun 2015 #152

OMG... malokvale77 Jun 2015 #230

During the Civil War, Art_from_Ark Jun 2015 #183

Didn't know about US Grant, but the not being allowed into clubs extended at least into the Bonobo Jun 2015 #191

I posted this last year... Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #220

Very interesting. I will read that when I am done with work! nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #223

You will enjoy both. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #225

Your second paragraph could also say, "in the first half of the 20th century, women were pnwmom Jun 2015 #195

And both would be true. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #197

Whoa, didn't know that about Grant. Thank goodness for Abe Lincoln. Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #257

I remember, during the Rehnquist confirmation hearings, that it was MADem Jun 2015 #275

After the signing of the Declaration of Independence some of the soon to be states dflprincess Jun 2015 #312

True, some states denied the vote to non-Protestants. Zero states gave the vote to women. n/t pnwmom Jun 2015 #313

I didn't realise there was a Minorities Leaderboard... Violet_Crumble Jun 2015 #30

I agree. That's why I found this OP strange. KMOD Jun 2015 #38

I didn't compare anything. You did. Bonobo Jun 2015 #46

Correct. Your OP argues that Bernie is a minority. Had nothing to do with HRC. Beartracks Jun 2015 #121

Certainly possible. Bonobo Jun 2015 #122

I learn new meanings to my words all the time on DU Fumesucker Jun 2015 #132

Sadly, you can't choose the words that others will insert between your lines. Beartracks Jun 2015 #136

This is one of those threads that makes me sorry I had to give up popcorn Fumesucker Jun 2015 #142

So true... malokvale77 Jun 2015 #233

There was no suggestion that Benie Sanders was the only minority running. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #182

You know who loves all this "more oppressed than you" bickering? Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #234

Gotta love how the Clinton fan club classes up the board. jeff47 Jun 2015 #32

I'm sorry, I don't understand your post. KMOD Jun 2015 #39

Of course not. jeff47 Jun 2015 #47

Woosh Alittleliberal Jun 2015 #41

... And thus in the majority. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #286

Actually, in America, all adults have the same rights... BUT.... I may see your point tanbrown Jun 2015 #292

Welcome to DU, Tanbrown!! Stargleamer Jun 2015 #309

lol, i am afraid... tanbrown Jun 2015 #310

tanbrown, that's pretty much what DU is all about davidpdx Jun 2015 #326

Welcome to DU. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #324

Interesting perspsective gopiscrap Jun 2015 #341

BTW: Welcome to DU gopiscrap Jun 2015 #342

Oy Vey. JaneyVee Jun 2015 #18

Greenwald is Jewish and gay and I've seen him dismissed in a similar manner. It's always interesting Chathamization Jun 2015 #34

Greenwald does not consider himself part of any organized religion still_one Jun 2015 #95

When it comes to antisemitism nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #107

Seriously, that times a fucking million. Bonobo Jun 2015 #110

We had a good four hour conversation nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #114

Some people do listen, Bonobo. I expect we will see plenty of anti-semitism sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #218

This message was self-deleted by its author 6chars Jun 2015 #263

We've already seen it 'he can't win because he's Jewish'. Why would that be a problem? sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #268

First of all I am Jewish, and all I was doing was replying that using Greenwald as example of still_one Jun 2015 #134

I understand, but when it comes to that nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #137

I identify with being a Jew still_one Jun 2015 #141

Actually that makes Greenwald a PERFECT example. Bonobo Jun 2015 #148

true, though I suspect in Greenwald's case if he was running for a public office, those that had still_one Jun 2015 #160

sadly, i do think there is still a significant amt of anti semitism restorefreedom Jun 2015 #35

If you don't know your history, you're condemned to repeat it... rocktivity Jun 2015 #36

But.....On the official tumblr privilege-o-meter, Jews get extra privilege points! Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #42

Nice to know that me being Jewish nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #53

Warren is joking. Believe me. He's one of the good guys. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #120

I know, I know, I took it as a the joke it was nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #123

Whoever created this graph? romanic Jun 2015 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author 6chars Jun 2015 #274

My family looks white well mostly Kalidurga Jun 2015 #43

Mormons make up about the same % of Jews in America... Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #48

So you don't consider Jews a minority. Bonobo Jun 2015 #49

Of course they are. And so are most ethic groups. Women are the only subgroup that is a MAJORITY pnwmom Jun 2015 #64

No doubt about it. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #65

Did you consider Romney a minority candidate? Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #77

I think it was a part of his status, but not really comparable to being Jewish Bonobo Jun 2015 #105

I think being Jewish is one of the least aspects of Sanders' status... Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #229

I don't think it'll cost him many votes at all. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #305

Black people make up even more. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #54

So Romney was equally the minority candidate in 2012 as Obama? Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #79

No, Sanders is a minority candidate in 2015. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #83

I just don't remember many people here calling Romney a minority. Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #89

Maybe that's because Mormons are Christians. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #94

Mormons are very much persecuted, even today, in the U.S. Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #97

I guess the millions and millions of Christians who voted for Romney weren't paying attention beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #99

By that logic racism is dead because millions more voted for Obama. Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #113

So your point about people not voting for a Mormon is moot? beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #115

My point is that you were wrong... Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #228

About what? beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #231

This message was self-deleted by its author Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #306

How are Mormons "very much persecuted?" Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #273

They're generally not allowed to have harems. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #307

"Jewish" is an ethnicity, like "Hispanic" as well MADem Jun 2015 #248

*wipes glasses* Reads your post again Number23 Jun 2015 #315

BMUS' post was in response to the one before. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #316

Thanks! beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #318

Okay. Number23 Jun 2015 #346

What BtA said! beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #317

Mormonism isn't an ethnicity at this point Fumesucker Jun 2015 #60

lol Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #80

Minorities aren't monolithic, and one can be a minority in one category and a majority in another Chathamization Jun 2015 #102

That was really well said. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #104

What the fuck? Iggo Jun 2015 #66

You'll need to be clearer than that. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #72

You were clear enough for the both of us. Iggo Jun 2015 #170

So I will just ignore your non-sequitor then. Bonobo Jun 2015 #172

I'm Jewish, too frazzled Jun 2015 #78

Nope. Sorry. Bonobo Jun 2015 #86

Really? frazzled Jun 2015 #124

No, I don't. Bonobo Jun 2015 #130

Your identity is not defined by your clothing or hair frazzled Jun 2015 #147

Ny name marks me. Bonobo Jun 2015 #150

Thanks for your imput. KMOD Jun 2015 #87

"I'm not sure why some want to make being Jewish an issue"? Bonobo Jun 2015 #93

"Can we please stick to policy, please?" malokvale77 Jun 2015 #240

Agreed. Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #259

Back in Queens, 1960s-1970s, some Italian kids attacked us Jewish kids MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #92

Interesting blind spots in some of the oh so sensitive posters here Fumesucker Jun 2015 #126

I learned too. Bonobo Jun 2015 #153

Forget it Jake Fumesucker Jun 2015 #159

How awful LittleBlue Jun 2015 #171

K&R! marym625 Jun 2015 #109

i agree, hopefully anyone who throws out anti jewish attack on him is immediately banned JI7 Jun 2015 #117

You mean like starting OPs that question whether Jews are electable? Bonobo Jun 2015 #119

that was started by a Jewish person who thinks the country is full of bigots , i heard the same from JI7 Jun 2015 #129

There have been more than that one. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #131

did you alert ? and one could say the same about your thread here JI7 Jun 2015 #139

Ugh. Really? Are you being serious? nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #143

your point seems to be the same as PCIntern JI7 Jun 2015 #146

I really don't know if it is or isn't. Bonobo Jun 2015 #154

and he gave his reasons which is the same as you are saying JI7 Jun 2015 #155

OK then. But that is not comparable at ALL to what I am saying. Bonobo Jun 2015 #156

how is it not comparable ? both are about bigotry faced by jews JI7 Jun 2015 #158

I never suggested that Bernie was unelectable. How about that for a difference? nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #162

still not much difference at all in the main point JI7 Jun 2015 #165

I think it is hugely different. Nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #166

no, the main point is the same JI7 Jun 2015 #168

I disagree. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #174

Well using the spoonerism nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #133

I see a lot to celebrate Boomer Jun 2015 #125

Outrage seeking transgression ... Nt Trajan Jun 2015 #128

What are you outraged about? Fumesucker Jun 2015 #135

Republicans will reveal their hate if Bernie wins like they did with Obama. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #145

I'm presuming your OP is based on the comments of another poster. Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2015 #161

Clinton I believe, but I am not sure and not sure it matters. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #163

I have been told being gay doesn't make me a minority. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #175

Thanks, and if there was a disagreement over a thread, I am sincerely sorry. Bonobo Jun 2015 #178

It was our take on PCIntern's thread. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #217

Idon't think I saw it, but thanks. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #222

the dual citizen and loyalty stuff is regularly brought up here anytime Israel is in the news JI7 Jun 2015 #186

What is the big deal? Oldtimeralso Jun 2015 #177

Sorry, I'm rather pleased with the fact that the candidate's religion . . . MrModerate Jun 2015 #179

If you read the thread, I think you may begin to see why dismissing it as Bonobo Jun 2015 #181

I'm perfectly happy that his religion *and* his ethnicity are mostly irrelevant . . . MrModerate Jun 2015 #192

I hope they are. Bonobo Jun 2015 #194

I thought Jew" was a religion? Hulk Jun 2015 #184

I will try to explain if you want. Bonobo Jun 2015 #187

A "Jew" is a person. "Judaism" is the religion. "Jewish" can be religious and/or ethnic. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #238

Am not trying to be a smart ass....just ignorant on the subject Hulk Jun 2015 #284

A few things... Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #287

Thank you for the explanation. Hulk Jun 2015 #290

I really appreciate your patience in typing all that out. Coventina Jun 2015 #319

It's tricky. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #320

Thanks so much! I hate to keep pestering you so tell me to stop if you want. Coventina Jun 2015 #321

Not an issue. The only stupid question is the unasked one. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #325

There is nothing about Shinto that precludes non-Japanese. Bonobo Jun 2015 #327

Thanks for the correction! Very good to know. Coventina Jun 2015 #328

Heh, who knows? Bonobo Jun 2015 #330

One would hope that elevated beings would also be wise and discerning. Coventina Jun 2015 #331

I'm happy you're interested. Bonobo Jun 2015 #332

I had no idea he was Jewish until I read it on DU, bottom line is it was inconsequential AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #185

That's like saying Bonobo Jun 2015 #189

Not the same.....not even close to that comparison AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #199

You asked why we are even talking about it. Bonobo Jun 2015 #201

Umm ok, you are clairvoyant I see, I'm no match for someone with such powers... AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #209

"n his message to average Americans.and to me ...why do people feel the need to continue it all." Bonobo Jun 2015 #210

Acxtually, it is similar to "I don't see race." Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #212

Yes, that is a better analogy. Bonobo Jun 2015 #216

But to assert that Bernie is not white is absurd. He most certainly is. There are ethnic Jews who... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2015 #299

No one claimed he wasn't white. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #308

Got it. I understood what the OP was stating, but there WERE people claiming not to see him as white Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2015 #334

That claim is indeed absurd. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #343

Good god, THANK YOU! Bonobo Jun 2015 #347

I have no problem with a Jewish President. malokvale77 Jun 2015 #188

I would strongly guess Bernie IS an atheist. Bonobo Jun 2015 #190

Fine with me. malokvale77 Jun 2015 #198

Same here. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #200

There are a LOT of people who embrace their Jewish cultural heritage, hifiguy Jun 2015 #344

Good post SnohoDem Jun 2015 #211

It's a great stories and I totally get it. Bonobo Jun 2015 #214

It made it real SnohoDem Jun 2015 #236

I have been in Japan the last 6 years and many years besides. Bonobo Jun 2015 #237

I've been in Korea for over a decade davidpdx Jun 2015 #329

Great post. Thanks for sharing this. Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #267

Two peripheral things to this DFW Jun 2015 #243

This story is fantastic enigmatic Jun 2015 #246

Adrian always had great stories DFW Jun 2015 #247

Wonderful story! Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #254

I loved it, too DFW Jun 2015 #279

WOW! Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #283

While I have no ties to Arizona DFW Jun 2015 #285

Anti Semitism is real JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #256

Bernie is a white guy. PeteSelman Jun 2015 #260

Pete, read through the thread. Bonobo Jun 2015 #261

Lame Android3.14 Jun 2015 #262

North Eastern Jews Have Now Hit Oppressed Status. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #266

No, but in some sectors people think he has horns on his head Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #276

No. <- The correct answer. I agree. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #277

The "no' was an acknowledgement that it's not as bad Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #278

huh...Maybe white Jews, lesbians, gays should tatoo pink triangles on Zorra Jun 2015 #280

BAM! +1 Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #281

If you only knew. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #282

I'm a clear and present target for all kinds of 'phobes and 'ists. Zorra Jun 2015 #288

I am also a target. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #289

"judged harshly off his appearance when he walks into a new restaurant" Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #291

i am coming late to this party but.... tanbrown Jun 2015 #293

I'm responding to the post in question. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #294

no one needs to justify anything to anyone tanbrown Jun 2015 #296

I'm asking, again, what precisely is taking place in these new restuarants with all the appearance Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #303

When I said that I would be happy to discuss my experiences with any DU'er who was interested tanbrown Jun 2015 #304

You too. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #311

Being Jewish Harry_Scrote Jun 2015 #295

thank you! tanbrown Jun 2015 #300

There are black Jews. There are white Jews. There are Hispanic Jews. Bernie Sanders is WHITE... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2015 #297

The question is not sadoldgirl Jun 2015 #298

Jewish? Really? I thought he was Canadian underpants Jun 2015 #301

One of the ways the status quo is maintained is to play groups off against each other dflprincess Jun 2015 #314

O.K., and there are plenty of white Jews who are not particularly fond of POC in this country and abroad Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2015 #336

There is anti-semitism in Florida, at least I've already heard it about Sanders... Sancho Jun 2015 #337

I guess I'm guilty of referring to him as a white man ecstatic Jun 2015 #348

Kick Fumesucker Jun 2015 #349

For all those "but he's not a practicing Jew" folks... Bonobo Jun 2015 #350

He's a minority because he tells the truth, and isn't bought, and he orpupilofnature57 Jun 2015 #352

Bernie Sanders is a white person, with buckets of White Privilege. kwassa Jun 2015 #354

And yet, Bonobo didn't calim any such thing. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #355

Bonobo is claiming minority status for Bernie, that he isn't just another white person. kwassa Jun 2015 #356

Senator Obama, you were born in Kenya Fumesucker Jun 2015 #357

Racism isn't the only bigotry that exists. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #358

Yes, but .... kwassa Jun 2015 #360

Man yells 'Heil Hitler' after fatally shooting 3 at Jewish centers (April, 2014) oberliner Jun 2015 #362

But nothing... Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #363

wow. are you serious? m-lekktor Jun 2015 #359

wow. yes. kwassa Jun 2015 #361