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In reply to the discussion: Actually Diane Rehm owes an apology to all US Jews [View all]beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)231. "Jewish Dems Denounce Offensive Questioning of Sen. Sanders"
The National Jewish Democratic Council today harshly criticized WAMU host Diane Rehm for asserting on air that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, holds dual citizenship with Israel. The organization demanded an apology from Rehm, noting that there was no evidence for her claim and that such implications toward American Jewish politicians have long been an anti-Semitic canard.
Greg Rosenbaum, chair of the NJDC Board of Directors, stated,
It is appalling that in todays age, a longtime Jewish elected official would face implications that he splits his loyalty between the United States and Israel for no reason other than his religion. This anti-Semitic canard of dual loyalty has persisted for decades, particularly about American Jews in public service. To directly ask, as Diane Rehm did, if there are members of Congress who hold dual citizenship with Israel is unbelievably offensive and completely indefensible. There are no legitimate sources that claim that Sen. Sanders holds Israeli citizenship, and if Diane Rehm was citing one of the many dark, anti-Semitic corners of the Internet as her source, we have grave doubts as to her journalistic credentials.
Furthermore, Ms. Rehms subsequent statement that she is glad to have been able to put this rumor to rest is no apology at all. In fact, she implied that had she simply asked the senator if he held Israeli citizenship rather than stating it as fact, it would have somehow been acceptable. This rumor is one that she has helped perpetuate and advance. Ms. Rehm owes Sen. Sanders and the American Jewish community an immediate and genuine apology. There is no room in our public discourse for such baseless accusations.
http://www.njdc.org/dianerehm061015
Greg Rosenbaum, chair of the NJDC Board of Directors, stated,
It is appalling that in todays age, a longtime Jewish elected official would face implications that he splits his loyalty between the United States and Israel for no reason other than his religion. This anti-Semitic canard of dual loyalty has persisted for decades, particularly about American Jews in public service. To directly ask, as Diane Rehm did, if there are members of Congress who hold dual citizenship with Israel is unbelievably offensive and completely indefensible. There are no legitimate sources that claim that Sen. Sanders holds Israeli citizenship, and if Diane Rehm was citing one of the many dark, anti-Semitic corners of the Internet as her source, we have grave doubts as to her journalistic credentials.
Furthermore, Ms. Rehms subsequent statement that she is glad to have been able to put this rumor to rest is no apology at all. In fact, she implied that had she simply asked the senator if he held Israeli citizenship rather than stating it as fact, it would have somehow been acceptable. This rumor is one that she has helped perpetuate and advance. Ms. Rehm owes Sen. Sanders and the American Jewish community an immediate and genuine apology. There is no room in our public discourse for such baseless accusations.
http://www.njdc.org/dianerehm061015
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I guess we're lucky she didn't wave around a copy of the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion"
villager
Jun 2015
#2
If you've ever listened to her 500+ shows per year, you'd know she agrees with you
riderinthestorm
Jun 2015
#3
You shouldn't be. I for one want to know the facts. I do not know her, but all week I saw
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#25
Thanks, it makes it all the more strange that she make such an error of judgement.
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#59
I don't doubt she's "on our side," but I also think Bonobo is more right than wrong
tishaLA
Jun 2015
#309
bullshit. she travels in rarified circles. I don't buy that she's never heard the slur
cali
Jun 2015
#28
She's been a fixture in media in WDC since 1973 where she was born in 1936.
appalachiablue
Jun 2015
#289
She's one of the last liberal Dem voices on radio. She does 500+/- shows/week
riderinthestorm
Jun 2015
#17
I know, personnally. Ah-nee y'hoo-dee (I don't have an aleph-bet font generator)
Half-Century Man
Jun 2015
#71
Treestar doesn't even try to say Bernie has ties to another country. YOU are the one creating
KittyWampus
Jun 2015
#285
You misunderstand. She did not ask him anything. She stated it as fact, when he pushed back
Jefferson23
Jun 2015
#55
There is nothing tame about it, Fred. She made a query on the internet about dual loyalty
Jefferson23
Jun 2015
#73
Would asking Senator Cruz if he had dual citizenship re: Canada, be anti-Canuck? Of course not...so..
Fred Sanders
Jun 2015
#76
And some see it everywhere. Ad hominem? Weak. The interview line of questioning was anti-Semitic.....how?
Fred Sanders
Jun 2015
#80
You know what? I can't help you, but I assure you what she did and WHO she asked
Jefferson23
Jun 2015
#86
Having read some of your stupid shit in the past. I used to think it was an act. I'm
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jun 2015
#93
I looked it up. It seems you're right. On the other hand it's always struck me as performance art.nt
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jun 2015
#209
his "michelle obama for president" stuff may have been , but his personal stuff was real
JI7
Jun 2015
#212
Would telling Obama that he had dual citizenship with Kenya be racist?
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#246
I'm shocked that you have such a very high tolerance for antisemitism. wait, considering
cali
Jun 2015
#117
She posted her source, I don't believe that leaves anything to the imagination.
Jefferson23
Jun 2015
#82
Well that certainly is a heaping double scoop of evil shit right there.
Half-Century Man
Jun 2015
#108
To state he was on 'the list', is so insulting in such a deep way that I am shocked
Rex
Jun 2015
#47
The whole thing has been blown up out of all proportion, and out of context. Is Bernie upset?
Fred Sanders
Jun 2015
#57
I do not agree. This was going around the internet as if it was a fact until fortunately a quick
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#66
It does, I listened to her on TPR for years and years. I am glad Bernie Sanders played it down.
Rex
Jun 2015
#81
It's interesting how there's not a single Hillary avatar in this entire thread. What, Hillary
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2015
#91
Not only that, but she followed up with a request that Bernie "name names"!!!
Coventina
Jun 2015
#109
She admitted to reading a facebook comment and believing it enough to make it a question
Rex
Jun 2015
#149
You know me well? WTF? There is another GD thread with the same info.
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#162
If she had accused Obama of having "dual citizenship w/Kenya would you be defending her?
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#170
It is a KNOWN anti-semitic dog whistle. Just like calling him a Zionist.
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#182
So if she had used a racist talking point to accuse Obama of divided loyalty you'd be okay with it?
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#207
Wrong. I'm illustrating the double standard some are using to dismiss anti-semitic bigotry on DU.
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#226
There are plenty of Jewish DUers saying in no uncertain terms that it is antisemitic
cali
Jun 2015
#280
I did, you probably should actually look at the links provided instead of just replying.
Rex
Jun 2015
#173
You know of any other fb lists accusing Sanders of having dual citizenship?
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#152
NO, this seems to be just another game...I gave direct links and they were ignored.
Rex
Jun 2015
#178
To make excuses for someone that started to demand a Jew is on a certain list with other Jews
Rex
Jun 2015
#288
You said it - whether it's directed at Obama, Hillary or any other Dem.
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#305
That Sanders would be primarily dedicated to Zionist/Jewish causes, not American ones
Bad Thoughts
Jun 2015
#187
I never said she did. I only explained how insinuations such as these work. eom.
Bad Thoughts
Jun 2015
#201
So, you are convicting Diane with your projections? interesting how that works.
kwassa
Jun 2015
#206
"Mr. Obama, where do you keep your birth certificate? I heard it is in a State Dept. Vault"
Bad Thoughts
Jun 2015
#213
You don't understand insinuation. You don't understand intellectual exercises. Hmm ... eom.
Bad Thoughts
Jun 2015
#217
your decision to stick to your position can no longer be attributed to ignorance.
cali
Jun 2015
#281
When the dog whistle blows, some come running and then claim to be deaf.
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#155
My issue is with her apology and taking "credit" for dispelling the myth.
Behind the Aegis
Jun 2015
#184
When someone spends this much time defending anti-semitic propaganda against its critics...
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#179
No. Just people who haven't listened to Diane Rehm and think they know something.
kwassa
Jun 2015
#188
Don't know what? That accusing a Jewish senator of dual citizenship is anti-semitic?
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#192
It doesn't matter which anti-semitic propaganda source she used, kwassa.
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#211
I am well aware of DR's show. I strongly disagree that she is a progressive Democrat.
Coventina
Jun 2015
#200
Normally, Diane Rehm tends to be liberal, but she is of Arab/Christian heritage.
Sancho
Jun 2015
#105
I don't listen everyday, but yes, she has discussed Israel and the mideast many times.
Sancho
Jun 2015
#253
Historically, things go to a really bad place when people start keeping lists of Jews.
Ken Burch
Jun 2015
#141
There are lists purporting to identify dual US-Israel citizens in our government
oberliner
Jun 2015
#138
TT made a mistake. But then fixed the mistake, acknowledged it, and apologized for it in short order
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2015
#247
it diminishes a particular talking point against Bernie a certain segment of DU
m-lekktor
Jun 2015
#203
When an American has his loyalty questioned simply because he's Jewish it's an anti-semitic slur.
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#254
"I do not want someone who puts Israel first in any office, let alone the Presidency."
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#259
Questioning an American's loyalties because of his religion is okay if you're a bigot.
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#274
"This is a "victimhood" very light compared to what other groups of people have put up with."
beam me up scottie
Jun 2015
#277
"If you want to be POTUS, state clearly and unequivocally that the US is your first priority. "
oberliner
Jun 2015
#291
Oh goodie, we can have the same people join in and the same people stay out and the same people
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#266
So you are completely ignorant to the gravity of the situation, why am I not surprised.
Rex
Jun 2015
#287
Rehm: Interesting. Are there members of Congress who do have dual citizenship
FiveGoodMen
Jun 2015
#311