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Related: About this forumNo need for a comment, but just an observation how a discussion about anti-Semitism devolves very quickly
into something else, very quickly.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220521602
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No need for a comment, but just an observation how a discussion about anti-Semitism devolves very quickly (Original Post)
lostincalifornia
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Beastly Boy
(13,179 posts)1. The intent is to shame those who bring up the subject.
And that is only possible by devolving.
lostincalifornia
(4,017 posts)3. and it doesn't seem to be unique.
lapucelle
(20,409 posts)2. I was accused of dual loyalty in that discussion
by someone who does not know my background.
lostincalifornia
(4,017 posts)4. That is not right at all. Sorry.
lapucelle
(20,409 posts)5. I think the most shocking thing about it was that someone actually typed it
without a second thought. And the comment remains because ... of course it does. All the masks are fully off.
As for me, I'm fine. Bigots don't get to define me, and I'll gladly take a punch from them for my friends.
lostincalifornia
(4,017 posts)6. None of us should be exposed to personal attacks or abuse.
JustAnotherGen
(36,000 posts)8. I must have that
Person blocked. The last time I had so many people blocked was during the short-lived BLM movement.
JustAnotherGen
(36,000 posts)7. n/s
My eyes are open. That is all.