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Torchlight

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14. The increase in our collective tolerance (both passive and active)

Reply to Beastly Boy (Original post)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 01:15 PM

Jul 21

to these occurrences is damned troubling to me. I think we’re no longer on the brink; we're in the decline. If we don’t wake up and draw the line, we’ll find there’s nothing (and no one) left to defend.

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Woman attacks Jews at kosher cafe in central London, screams 'free Palestine' [View all] Beastly Boy Jul 21 OP

Waiting to hear how this is not antisemitism mcar Jul 21 #1

Who would say that? Johnny2X2X Jul 21 #4

I've seen DUers defend attacks like this. yardwork Jul 21 #8

Agree it's a problem Johnny2X2X Jul 21 #11

Exactly. But the antisemitism is real and it's a big problem. yardwork Jul 21 #12

There are many OPs and posts here on DU mcar Jul 21 #9

Unfortunately, I can't say I agree. Some folks have made their feelings on anti-Semitism pellucidly clear. tritsofme Jul 21 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Jul 21 #2

I'm glad she was arrested. yardwork Jul 21 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 21 #5

This behavior is becoming normalized...with western complicity. That is all. nt LexVegas Jul 21 #6

Unfortunately this will continue to happen................ Lovie777 Jul 21 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 21 #13

The increase in our collective tolerance (both passive and active) Torchlight Jul 21 #14

Leaving aside the obviously unacceptable anti-Semitism nature EdmondDantes_ Jul 21 #15

I know im gonna catch all sorts of hell for this Samael13 Jul 21 #16