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In reply to the discussion: Is it anti-semitic to say a Jewish senator represents Israel? [View all]CreekDog
(46,192 posts)18. sure, though it's pretty veild a reference --though completely transparent too!
yes, that's possible!
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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
There's Not Much Difference In Say, Bill Nelson's, Voting Record On Israel And Joe Lieberman's
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2012
#22
Perhaps because it is the Jewish senators who are paying members of AIPAC?
Sekhmets Daughter
Nov 2012
#58
I Like All People But Most Of My Friends Aren't Jewish. Only A Couple Are...
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2012
#67
I'm Not A Big Fan Of Netanyahu or Lieberman. I'm Well To The Left Of Both Gentlemen.
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2012
#61
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
In the cases being described (Jewish legislators), I think dual loyalty accusations are
cbayer
Nov 2012
#84
sure, though it's pretty veild a reference --though completely transparent too!
CreekDog
Nov 2012
#18
Would Barney Frank Have Been The House Member From GLAD Or Israel? I'm Confused
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2012
#20
Romney & The Republican Party In General Are To The Right Of Every Jewish Senator And Representative
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2012
#19
I Think It's Fair To Say That The Fundys And Their Representatives In Congress Are To The Right
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2012
#44
The other thread was shit-stirring, but that doesn't seem to bother you.
Behind the Aegis
Nov 2012
#41
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
Yes, it is anti-semitic. If one thinks they put Israels interests first, say so. Dont say they are
stevenleser
Nov 2012
#48
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