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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums'The Jews did something': US podcast under fire for antisemitic segment on Holocaust
The controversial clip, which gained wide circulation on social media before being taken down, was recorded during an episode hosted by Myron Gaines, a former fitness and wellness influencer. It aired on the video platform Rumble. The panel featured influencers and young Americans who were asked: What do you think of Hitler?
The responses were shockingly disturbing, with several panelists attempting to justify the actions of the Nazi dictator. They were up to something so the Germans wanted to take them out, one said. The Holocaust was the only way (Hitler could) take out a huge amount of Jews all in one setting. I already know whats going on. Im not dumb. The Jews did something there. Others voiced agreement, with one saying, Im with you on that, another adding, They started it, and a third calling Hitler "a man trying to save the world." The antisemitic rhetoric escalated further when one woman declared: We need to take them out and We got to kill the mother***ersexplicitly referring to Jews. Host Gaines did not challenge any of the remarks. Instead, he was seen smiling and laughing throughout the discussion
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) condemned the episode in a statement on the X platform, writing: "Myron Gaines, one of the hosts of the Fit and Fresh Podcast, is known for spreading vile antisemitism and misogyny to his more than 1.5 million subscribers. In one his latest episodes, he asked a group of young Americans for their thoughts on Hitler. Their answers and comments are beyond shocking. But what isnt shocking is that Gaines did nothing to intervene. In fact, he reveled in it, egged it on, and often nodded in agreement. Platforming such extreme hatred and misinformation is irresponsible and disgusting and its not ok."
https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/b1114epxvlx
While some debate the fine points of anti-Zionism vs antisemitism, Jew hatred proliferates, and no one cares to debate THIS.
It will only get worse.

AStern
(522 posts)"We help men become better with dating/game, fitness, social media, and finances. Order Myron's new book "Why Women Deserve Less""
They seem nice
Celerity
(52,167 posts)
Walter Weekes

smdh
electric_blue68
(24,042 posts)EdmondDantes_
(948 posts)Gaines in particular I see mocked frequently for his sexist drivel.
Eko
(9,701 posts)It clear antisemitism.
Beastly Boy
(13,283 posts)antisemitism?
Eko
(9,701 posts)Not all Jewish people believe in Zionism. So I would say yes it stops being a clear case of antisemitism. It could certainly be an insinuation of antisemitism but not a clear case. There are many cases of people who believe in Zionism that are not Jewish as well.
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Host Gaines did not challenge any of the remarks. Instead, he was seen smiling and laughing throughout the discussion
"Not a clear case of antisemitism".
I have no words.
Eko
(9,701 posts)I dont believe in Zionism even though I think the Jewish people have a right to live in peace wherever they are. Does that make me antisemitic?
Eko
(9,701 posts)No one has a right, and has that right over others to live someplace their ancestors lived. That is an absurd concept. Does that make me antisemitic. My DNA says I'm from the Levant, I am not Jewish. Do I have a right to go over there and take land and live there? Can I kick anyone I want off land that I say is mine by birthright and religion?
elleng
(140,904 posts)That Jewish people have a 'right to a homeland?'
Eko
(9,701 posts)If not why not?
No right to remove others from their thousand year old home.
Eko
(9,701 posts)If a Jewish person is born in America do they not have a "homeland". If not then me being born in America would mean that I do not have a homeland. Am I entitled to a homeland that my ancestors came from then?
elleng
(140,904 posts)Mossfern
(4,388 posts)I have never had a desire to live anywhere else (except since Trump came into power).
But if living in the US means that I will be persecuted, then I want a safe place where I can go.
Jerusalem is important to Jewish people, the first and second Tempe were built there- it's where we face when we pray - just as Muslims face Mecca.
There is a history of our people in what is now Israel, why should we not consider it as our original homeland as a People especially since our People have been persecuted throughout history.
There are several Islamic countries - no one seems to mind that. These countries that were conquered by Muslims
who forced their residents to convert to Islam. No outcry there. Same with Christian conquests.
It's late....I'm starting to ramble.....
Eko
(9,701 posts)For your first point (a safe place where I can go) I think the numbers show you are safer here in the US than in Israel. The whole hamas attack that killed over a thousand people plus the rockets they kept shooting that closed large parts of Israel kind of overshadows anything happening here in the US.
"Jerusalem is important to Jewish people", that is a religious thing. If Religion is a reason why the Jewish people should be there then as an atheist I am automatically against that in principle. I don't think religion gives anyone a right over others at all.
Many people have a history in another place and many of them have been persecuted throughout history.
"There are several Islamic countries" Do you think it is right for a country that has a state sponsored religion? I don't.
Mossfern
(4,388 posts)They believe that the Jewish people need a homeland where they can feel safe and the State of Israel is that.
The recent uptick in antisemitism attests to it - no?
History tells us that there will always be people who want to kill us.
I can tell you that it sucks to grow up with that and I really don't understand why.
Eko
(9,701 posts)You can find polls where most Jewish people support the state of Israel, but I support the state of Israel as far as existing mainly because it already does and I don't support getting rid of it. I don't believe in Zionism but I still support the state of Israel existing so the poll that show that the majority of Jewish people supporting the state of Israel I believe doesn't show that they support Zionism necessarily. As far as where a Jewish person can feel safe I feel pretty correct in saying that they are much more safe in the US than in Israel in light of recent events of the past say 4 years.Antisemitism is indeed a problem, but I think that the antisemitism faced by Jewish people in the US is far less and far less lethal than the antisemitism the Jewish people face in the Middle East. So the being safe thing doesn't make any sense to me and seems to be a false argument.
Mossfern
(4,388 posts)of persecution and genocide for generations upon generations.
For heaven's sake we were blamed for the Black Plague!
Something goes wrong?
Blame the Jews. Yes, I do believe it can happen here.
Just look at recent politics in the US. Did you ever believe that one insane person could become a cult leader
that would destroy our democracy - well it's happening now. Did German Jews believe that a Hitler could come into power?
Well, we have his protege in power now. Yes, needing a safe place is important to us because every time we thought we were safe there was some catastrophe - and guess who was blamed.
Unfortunately the Ultra Orthodox and right wing have taken power over Israel - my only hope is that they get taken down.
I have never been to Israel and I have no desire to go - but I want it there just in case...
Eko
(9,701 posts)I mean the numbers show it is not.
Eko
(9,701 posts)We would not stand for that at all and protect them. I think the by far majority of Americans would do that and we would do it in the extreme if needed.
Mossfern
(4,388 posts)really. Do you think that the US would take in an infinite number of Jewish refugees if Israel is eradicated or the need refuge if there were pogroms again in Europe?
The US did turn away Jewish people during the Holocaust who were seeking asylum.
Don't say it can't happen. I know that anything can happen -it's in my DNA.
As an aside: I do not think that any of this excuses the actions of the Netanyahu contingent in Israel.
Eko
(9,701 posts)But based on history and the numbers Jewish people have been safer in the US than Israel, by a far margin. No I don't think we would take an an infinite number of Jewish refugees just like we wouldn't take an infinite number of Ukrainian refugees or British ones or,,,,,,,,. At this point, in this time in history, on this date at this hour do you think you would be safer in Israel than the US?
Mossfern
(4,388 posts)But then again Jewish people in Europe are not as protected and one would assume that the quota for taking in Jewish refugees from Europe and the Middle East would be far below what may be needed. I don't fear for only myself but for my people. Antisemitism in Europe is on the rise.
Palestinians who were displaced at Israel's creation may be upset but that was their forefather's choice. Many Palestinian Arabs chose to stay in Israel and are citizens, even serving in the IDF.
You know the history of the area and you know that Palestinians living in the area were warned by bordering Arab nations that they were going to attack Israel - so they fled hoping the Jewish people would be driven out or killed. The Arab nations lost that war - and now we have the situation that exists. I know this is simplistic but I believe it to be true. It doesn't matter that Jews in bordering countries were driven out, their lands confiscated some time after the inception of Israel - it did happen. Where's the outrage there? Can they return to their ancestral homes? Israel took them in - unfortunately the Arab nations did not embrace displaced Palestinians - no need to blame Israel and Jewish people around the globe for that.
The issue is not as simple as some would think.
I'm honestly dismayed by the attitude by some people here is that Palestinians=good no matter what they do and, Israelis/Jews=evil.
Takket
(23,263 posts)BTW this is sarcasm
BTW they won't be
BTW they never cared about "antisemitism", they cared about stopping students from being liberal because they actually learn things.
tulipsandroses
(7,970 posts)This is par for the course on Rumble where people can " exercise their free speech" -
I will also add that the problem lies with these platforms. They have made hate profitable. So people are just getting online, spewing hate, telling lies and getting rich doing it.
At some point when democrats have all the levers of power, something has to be done to hold platforms accountable.
mjvpi
(1,786 posts)The people who are labeling those who speak out strongly against Israel in respect to their actions in Gaza as promoting antisemitism, need to read the Boy who Cried Wolf. Pointing out that by many definitions, Israel is committing war crimes is not , on its face, antisemitic. Israel is being lead by some vile human beings who have taken that country to a very dark place.
Hamas is just as bad. Condemning Israel does not mean that I in any way support Hamass actions towards Israel.
Cha
(314,657 posts)But consider the source... Anyone who says mindless shite like that is Incurably Stupid.
They're also extremely dangerous.. "Hitler wanted t save the world".. Fuckers don't know history England, France & America( Back when it wan't Fascist) Saved the World's Democracy.
Snip*** from your link..
Hinkle, who brands himself a patriot, has effectively become a one-man propaganda machine, pumping out disinformation about Jews and Israelis. His content continues to reach wide audiences and, despite numerous complaints, his account remains active at the time of writing.
Hinkle is No patriot:.. He's an Evil Traitor to the USA.




tulipsandroses
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Toronto-based video-sharing platform Rumble has raised new funding in a round led by JD Vances Narya Capital and Peter Thiel, as well as Colt Ventures. The startup did not disclose the amount.
The fresh financing from this group of prominent Conservative investors comes as Rumble, which has positioned itself as an alternative to YouTube, has seen growing demand for its platform in recent months. The startup plans to use the capital to launch new cloud services and expand its existing video platform by bolstering its video infrastructure and building out its server capacity
Also, these fitness podcasts are well known for being a gateway drug for hate.
mcar
(45,380 posts)
sarisataka
(22,017 posts)It seems there has always been a reason it is their own fault
Initech
(106,427 posts)
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electric_blue68
(24,042 posts)Jack Valentino
(3,394 posts)and went way back in history, much behind the second world war....
MaineBlueBear
(308 posts)It's one thing to espouse nonsense but another thing entirely to subscribe to it.
Myron is not the problem, it's the 1.5 million subscribers that are the issue.