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Nope! If they put another country's interests ahead of the U.S., they represent that country. MotherPetrie Nov 2012 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author NoPasaran Nov 2012 #2
As far as I know, there is no such thing as anti-Boeingism. KamaAina Nov 2012 #55
Since the phrasing of the OP has been changed I have deleted my post. NoPasaran Nov 2012 #65
Of course not Glorfindel Nov 2012 #3
No. MrSlayer Nov 2012 #4
I don't think so treestar Nov 2012 #5
+1 hrmjustin Nov 2012 #75
NO! Carolina Nov 2012 #6
Absolutely NOT. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #7
There's Not Much Difference In Say, Bill Nelson's, Voting Record On Israel And Joe Lieberman's DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #22
i agree, but the thing is the only say it about Jewish senators. CreekDog Nov 2012 #56
Perhaps because it is the Jewish senators who are paying members of AIPAC? Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #58
I Don't Think Jewish Senators Are Paying Members Of AIPAC. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #60
I doubt you'd find a memebership Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #62
I Like All People But Most Of My Friends Aren't Jewish. Only A Couple Are... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #67
You might be surprised.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #71
I was joking about disliking everybody equally... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #72
Nope. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #57
I'm Not A Big Fan Of Netanyahu or Lieberman. I'm Well To The Left Of Both Gentlemen. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #61
Have you never wondered why Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #63
Lieberman Is One Of My Least Favorite Politicians DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #64
He supported McCain for being so far right on Israel... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #70
No. LIEberman hasn't been a representative of hifiguy Nov 2012 #8
He did use the connections he had to keep the sea wolf fast attack subs and EB stay open former-republican Nov 2012 #37
He's not the only one who would have done that. He just happened to be there at the time. sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #52
I think dual loyalty accusations are anti-semitic. cbayer Nov 2012 #9
You mean always? Even in instances when they are true? redgreenandblue Nov 2012 #78
In the cases being described (Jewish legislators), I think dual loyalty accusations are cbayer Nov 2012 #84
Who exactly has been accused of such dual loyalties? redgreenandblue Nov 2012 #85
Maybe, elleng Nov 2012 #10
Depends 2ndAmForComputers Nov 2012 #11
Usually, yes LeftishBrit Nov 2012 #12
Definitely not in liar-berman's case, although more accurately he should be joeybee12 Nov 2012 #13
Not anti-semetic necessarily, but often stupid and almost always offensive karynnj Nov 2012 #14
May I ask what this is in reference to? William769 Nov 2012 #15
sure, though it's pretty veild a reference --though completely transparent too! CreekDog Nov 2012 #18
Not destined to last long. William769 Nov 2012 #23
Would Barney Frank Have Been The House Member From GLAD Or Israel? I'm Confused DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #20
And here I thought he was the House member from MA! William769 Nov 2012 #24
Does Israel have Senators?? kentuck Nov 2012 #16
Not at all. n/t Autumn Nov 2012 #17
Romney & The Republican Party In General Are To The Right Of Every Jewish Senator And Representative DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #19
Lieberman is different Aerows Nov 2012 #29
LIEberman did not merely "support Israel." hifiguy Nov 2012 #30
There Are So Many Things Wrong With Lieberman DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #36
Only if he does. Lieberman. Which one? leveymg Nov 2012 #21
No. If you put the interest Aerows Nov 2012 #25
Since Lieberman's Votes On Israel Are Virtually Indistinguishable DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #26
No, and they aren't "virtually indistinguishable" Aerows Nov 2012 #27
Res Ipsa Loquitur DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #32
LOL! So TRUE, Aerows! There's too many of 'em from Bumfuckistan! Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #28
No, but it's thin ice. Bucky Nov 2012 #31
And let's face it Aerows Nov 2012 #33
Yes - it is anti-semitic leftynyc Nov 2012 #34
Good point. Scurrilous Nov 2012 #39
I Think It's Fair To Say That The Fundys And Their Representatives In Congress Are To The Right DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #44
+1 liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #43
The man is retired Aerows Nov 2012 #35
The point? Sniff this: Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #38
That doesn't make this any less Aerows Nov 2012 #40
The other thread was shit-stirring, but that doesn't seem to bother you. Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #41
I said both of them were Aerows Nov 2012 #42
I think it makes this a perfectly relevant, important thread. yardwork Nov 2012 #46
Okay Aerows Nov 2012 #49
are you okay? i've been a big critic of him here, but this thread i called out an unfair criticism CreekDog Nov 2012 #53
I didn't see the original thread Aerows Nov 2012 #59
Yes. It's equating being Jewish with "representing Israel." It's a smear. yardwork Nov 2012 #45
I think it usually is. Starry Messenger Nov 2012 #47
Yes, it is anti-semitic. If one thinks they put Israels interests first, say so. Dont say they are stevenleser Nov 2012 #48
not if you see it as a good thing. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #50
Would it be racist to say Obama represents Kenya? 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #51
Yes, and yes, bigoted to say Kennedy/Catholic represents the Vatican. nt stevenleser Nov 2012 #80
I always thought so KamaAina Nov 2012 #54
I don't know if it's anti-semitic itself NoPasaran Nov 2012 #66
Lieberman Is A Ass Hat*. No Need To Go Futher DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2012 #68
I will not speak ill of Senator Lieberman NoPasaran Nov 2012 #69
OK. Fair enough. Ken Burch Nov 2012 #87
NO nfm Megahurtz Nov 2012 #73
No I don't think it is anti-semitic hrmjustin Nov 2012 #74
It is inaccurate, since they was elected here in the U.S. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2012 #76
is it racist to say that obama represents kenya? unblock Nov 2012 #77
No. n/t dogknob Nov 2012 #79
Anti-Zionist is not equivalent with antisemitic. no_hypocrisy Nov 2012 #81
first, it's never explained that way and second, why is it only pointed out this way towards Jews? CreekDog Nov 2012 #83
If it is said about Jewish senators in general, yes. If it targets a specific individual, no. redgreenandblue Nov 2012 #82
But it is bigotry if you base your opinion of the individual on group stereotypes. Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #86
I guess we agree then. redgreenandblue Nov 2012 #88
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