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In reply to the discussion: Bernie is Jewish. Please don't minimize his minority status by calling him "another white person" [View all]Behind the Aegis
(56,046 posts)212. Acxtually, it is similar to "I don't see race."
Almost always uttered by white people, they have the luxury of "not" seeing race. It may not be a mitigating factor, but to pretend it isn't relevant is disrespectful. Same with saying "Sander's religion/ethnicity doesn't matter", because it does, it just may not be a factor for that individual, but it is important and it does matter.
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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
Just popping in to say I agree with you, and fear the antiSemiticism will grow stronger...
peacebird
Jun 2015
#333
Oh, umm, btw, your "may or may not be a practicing Jew" shows EXTRAORDINARY ignorance
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#37
So why did you imply it wan't an issue because he was "not a practicing Jew"? nt
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#52
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
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
Actually, Obama lost quite a lot of racist Democratic votes, especially in the South.
tblue37
Jun 2015
#235
This woman disagrees with you. You are relatively new here. I have known Bonobo for a long time and
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#169
You are correct. Bernie would be the first Jewish and first septuagenarian president.
Renew Deal
Jun 2015
#2
So it only took 16 years after a woman VP candidate to have a Jewish VP candidate.
jeff47
Jun 2015
#57
Yes, times change. The post I replied to said the US would never vote for a single man
jeff47
Jun 2015
#270
You get bonus bucks for being a member of two persecuted minorities.
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#244
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
Why do you feel the need to do the "Whatabout" thing you would call derailing elsewhere?
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#144
Didn't know about US Grant, but the not being allowed into clubs extended at least into the
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#191
Your second paragraph could also say, "in the first half of the 20th century, women were
pnwmom
Jun 2015
#195
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
Correct. Your OP argues that Bernie is a minority. Had nothing to do with HRC.
Beartracks
Jun 2015
#121
Sadly, you can't choose the words that others will insert between your lines.
Beartracks
Jun 2015
#136
Actually, in America, all adults have the same rights... BUT.... I may see your point
tanbrown
Jun 2015
#292
Greenwald is Jewish and gay and I've seen him dismissed in a similar manner. It's always interesting
Chathamization
Jun 2015
#34
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
true, though I suspect in Greenwald's case if he was running for a public office, those that had
still_one
Jun 2015
#160
But.....On the official tumblr privilege-o-meter, Jews get extra privilege points!
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2015
#42
Of course they are. And so are most ethic groups. Women are the only subgroup that is a MAJORITY
pnwmom
Jun 2015
#64
I think being Jewish is one of the least aspects of Sanders' status...
Drunken Irishman
Jun 2015
#229
I guess the millions and millions of Christians who voted for Romney weren't paying attention
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#99
Minorities aren't monolithic, and one can be a minority in one category and a majority in another
Chathamization
Jun 2015
#102
i agree, hopefully anyone who throws out anti jewish attack on him is immediately banned
JI7
Jun 2015
#117
that was started by a Jewish person who thinks the country is full of bigots , i heard the same from
JI7
Jun 2015
#129
I never suggested that Bernie was unelectable. How about that for a difference? nt
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#162
Republicans will reveal their hate if Bernie wins like they did with Obama.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2015
#145
the dual citizen and loyalty stuff is regularly brought up here anytime Israel is in the news
JI7
Jun 2015
#186
Sorry, I'm rather pleased with the fact that the candidate's religion . . .
MrModerate
Jun 2015
#179
I'm perfectly happy that his religion *and* his ethnicity are mostly irrelevant . . .
MrModerate
Jun 2015
#192
A "Jew" is a person. "Judaism" is the religion. "Jewish" can be religious and/or ethnic.
Behind the Aegis
Jun 2015
#238
Thanks so much! I hate to keep pestering you so tell me to stop if you want.
Coventina
Jun 2015
#321
I had no idea he was Jewish until I read it on DU, bottom line is it was inconsequential
AuntPatsy
Jun 2015
#185
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
But to assert that Bernie is not white is absurd. He most certainly is. There are ethnic Jews who...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jun 2015
#299
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
"judged harshly off his appearance when he walks into a new restaurant"
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2015
#291
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
There are black Jews. There are white Jews. There are Hispanic Jews. Bernie Sanders is WHITE...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jun 2015
#297
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
He's a minority because he tells the truth, and isn't bought, and he
orpupilofnature57
Jun 2015
#352
Bonobo is claiming minority status for Bernie, that he isn't just another white person.
kwassa
Jun 2015
#356
Man yells 'Heil Hitler' after fatally shooting 3 at Jewish centers (April, 2014)
oberliner
Jun 2015
#362
