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Aerows

(39,961 posts)
49. Okay
Tue Nov 13, 2012, 06:32 PM
Nov 2012

Well, I'm from Bumfuckistan. I call the Congressperson from Bumfuckistan exactly that, because they put their narrow agendas and ideology over the well-being of all Americans.

That said, I see your point. It is Anti-Semitic because people focus in on the fact that he is Jewish and equate that with Israel. It doesn't make me any less relieved that he has retired because I didn't like him for things that had nothing to do with his positions on Israel, anymore than I get relieved when an idiot from Bumfuckistan retires and gets replaced with someone that is from BF, but isn't as big of an idiot.

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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