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In reply to the discussion: Alan Dershowitz: I'll Resign From the Democratic Party if Keith Ellison Named DNC Chair [View all]Gothmog
(145,202 posts)179. ADL has 'serious concerns' whether Ellison can lead DNC
It is not just Dershowitz. As a Jewish voter, I place a great deal of trust in the ADL http://www.politico.com/story/2016/12/anti-defamation-league-keith-ellison-concerns-dnc-232071
The Anti-Defamation League is questioning whether Rep. Keith Ellison should be chairman of the Democratic National Committee in light of resurfaced comments the Minnesota congressman and candidate for the top DNC job said years ago.
In particular, the ADL, in a statement from CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, points to Ellison saying in a 2010 speech in reference to Israel that "The United States foreign policy in the Middle East is governed by what is good or bad through a country of 7 million people. A region of 350 million all turns on a country of 7 million. Does that make sense? Is that logic? Right? When the Americans who trace their roots back to those 350 million get involved, everything changes."
"New information recently has come to light that raises serious concerns about whether Rep. Ellison faithfully could represent the Democratic Partys traditional support for a strong and secure Israel," Greenblatt said in a statement.
Greenblatt went on to say that "Rep. Ellisons remarks are both deeply disturbing and disqualifying."
"His words imply that U.S. foreign policy is based on religiously or national origin-based special interests rather than simply on Americas best interests," Greenblatt said. "Additionally, whether intentional or not, his words raise the specter of age-old stereotypes about Jewish control of our government, a poisonous myth that may persist in parts of the world where intolerance thrives, but that has no place in open societies like the U.S. These comments sharply contrast with the Democratic National Committee platform position, which states: A strong and secure Israel is vital to the United States because we share overarching strategic interests and the common values of democracy, equality, tolerance, and pluralism.
In particular, the ADL, in a statement from CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, points to Ellison saying in a 2010 speech in reference to Israel that "The United States foreign policy in the Middle East is governed by what is good or bad through a country of 7 million people. A region of 350 million all turns on a country of 7 million. Does that make sense? Is that logic? Right? When the Americans who trace their roots back to those 350 million get involved, everything changes."
"New information recently has come to light that raises serious concerns about whether Rep. Ellison faithfully could represent the Democratic Partys traditional support for a strong and secure Israel," Greenblatt said in a statement.
Greenblatt went on to say that "Rep. Ellisons remarks are both deeply disturbing and disqualifying."
"His words imply that U.S. foreign policy is based on religiously or national origin-based special interests rather than simply on Americas best interests," Greenblatt said. "Additionally, whether intentional or not, his words raise the specter of age-old stereotypes about Jewish control of our government, a poisonous myth that may persist in parts of the world where intolerance thrives, but that has no place in open societies like the U.S. These comments sharply contrast with the Democratic National Committee platform position, which states: A strong and secure Israel is vital to the United States because we share overarching strategic interests and the common values of democracy, equality, tolerance, and pluralism.
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Alan Dershowitz: I'll Resign From the Democratic Party if Keith Ellison Named DNC Chair [View all]
DonViejo
Dec 2016
OP
I'm surprised because I only know the self promoting asshole side of him! Interesting....
bettyellen
Dec 2016
#51
my jaw dropped when I saw them get off the elevator in their formal dress struggling to carry all
bettyellen
Dec 2016
#66
I have been at events where Jim Hightower (a Sanders supporter) has a dolly for his books
Gothmog
Dec 2016
#99
I think there's some etiquette books that would advise against doing this at a wedding though, LOL.
bettyellen
Dec 2016
#104
I agree that weddings should be off limits but politics and real life mix at times
Gothmog
Dec 2016
#117
Alan can go fuck himself... we either turn to progressive populism or we will continue down the "losing road" we got sidetracked on when we took the Clinton "off-ramp."
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2017
#131
It's precisely because of jerks like Dersh that we're in this fucking mess! Beggin him, please get the fuck out, regardless of whether Keith Ellison is rightfully installed as DNC chairman.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2017
#132
Precisely... that asshat should take his ball and go home (and NEVER come back!)
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2017
#133
All the devout democrats who watch fox news exclusively will follow suit...
killbotfactory
Dec 2016
#21
So you're thinking of voting Trump, or at least not voting for the nominee
Crunchy Frog
Dec 2016
#72
Yup yup... had nothing to do with turning our backs on progressive populism, noooo
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2017
#137
is he gonna have the back of west coast Democrats like Gavin Newsom who support legal cannabis?
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2017
#144
Hammered consistently? She CHOSE to go to the Times in the middle of the election season and do
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2017
#171
Ohhh okay... Bernie supporters "exited" in far lower #s than Hillary's PUMA protesters. Yet, there she was, representing our Party again... go figure!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2017
#136
Maybe we'll get more insight into why President Obama did not push to replace DWS
lapucelle
Dec 2016
#110
... she worked with sheldon adelson to send medical marijuana users to prison, too
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2017
#143
"Shitty things said about DWS"? like, that she thinks medical marijuana users belong in prison?
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2017
#142
What you and the others who oppose this on NOI grounds are in effect saying is
Jake Stern
Dec 2016
#98
dRump has dozens of ties to anti-semites and nazis, even just looking at Bannon and Flynn.
Mc Mike
Jan 2017
#145
Ellison has tried to walk back the Nation of Islam comments but have not been that successful
Gothmog
Dec 2016
#97
Wow. 71%? Well, I guess Ellison is not going to be DNC chair after all. eom
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2017
#153
Me, too. When a candidate has 71% of the American Jewish community against him/her, the bid is dead.
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2017
#158
Republicans- fox lies TV still fucks with D elections and Americas democracy. Dershowitz-Rs use you!
Sunlei
Dec 2016
#35
You have my respect, for many of your posts, G. But I find Dershowitz repulsive since the Mary Joe
Mc Mike
Dec 2016
#45
True. Hillary's baggage sunk us so we should get a DNC head as free of controversy as poss
hollowdweller
Jan 2017
#150
Alan Dershowitz: I'll Resign From the Democratic Party if Keith Ellison Named DNC Chair.
LenaBaby61
Dec 2016
#64
Add that to the growing list of reasons to name Keith Ellison DNC Chair!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2017
#138
Nobody associated with the NOI should have any leadership position in our party
LittleBlue
Dec 2016
#91
So anyone who went to the million man march shouldn't have a leadership role?
killbotfactory
Jan 2017
#163
Comments he made nearly a quarter century ago, and has apologized and disavowed them
killbotfactory
Jan 2017
#173
I don't believe anyone who bought Farrakhan's rhetoric has the judgment to run the party
LittleBlue
Jan 2017
#174
Cut the shit. SOME Dems are mad because Keith Ellison had the chutzpah to back Bernie.
Jake Stern
Dec 2016
#111
Just another reason Keith Ellison has demonstrated he is highly qualified to head the DNC.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2017
#140
Why is EVERY promoter of progressive populism too valuable to replace in Congress, but we can happily let go any supporter of the Clintons' Third Way disaster plan?
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2017
#141
Black leaders cannot have ANY association with the NOI, but Trump can have a White nationalist on..
Yavin4
Dec 2016
#119