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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Dog Whistles- an Anti-Semitism Primer (a timely repost) [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)14. Apparently the 'mistake' is still being made. So no, I don't think it was a mistake, I think it
was an attempt to undermine Sanders and it continues to be used, despicably.
When you can't talk about issues, get into the gutter and use whatever low attempted smear you can, is the thinking, it will tie people up in knots trying to respond, and the mission is accomplished.
Best way to undermine this deceivers is to continue to talk about the issues and then USE their Corporate Funded would-be vicious distractions against them.
This was done beautifully when thousands of decent human beings used David Brock's Corporate Funded attempt to use this horrible tactic against Bernie, to benefit Bernie.
Btw, where is Brock hiding now I wonder?
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Apparently the 'mistake' is still being made. So no, I don't think it was a mistake, I think it
sabrina 1
Sep 2015
#14
Well his Super Pac is apparently working in coordination with her Campaign. The sheer hypocrisy of
sabrina 1
Sep 2015
#34
And none of those who denied it was anti-Semitic showed up this time either.
beam me up scottie
Sep 2015
#44
So then you know why we're so upset that DUers are saying this about Bernie.
beam me up scottie
Sep 2015
#33
That was one of the most disgusting ops I've seen since the primaries started.
beam me up scottie
Sep 2015
#52
Two perfect examples of anti-semitism posted on DU, someone has to be in denial to not see that.
NealK
Sep 2015
#64
Like much of Shakespeare, it's become a chunk of our language independent of original context
Scootaloo
Sep 2015
#78
K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Oh, but NPR is no longer respected.
Enthusiast
Sep 2015
#37
Not only is it a known anti-semitic trope, it comes up with distressing frequency.
Warren DeMontague
Sep 2015
#66
Yes, accusing him of being funded by Israel and questioning his loyalty is anti-Semitic.
beam me up scottie
Sep 2015
#85
The very idea that someone calls out anti-Semitism is offensive to some.
Behind the Aegis
Sep 2015
#88
More posts, more recs, only one denier - the only one who bothered to post here that is.
beam me up scottie
Sep 2015
#89
Please explain why claiming he's being funded by Israel isn't anti-Semitic.
beam me up scottie
Sep 2015
#95
It has been my experience that the people, at least on DU, who love to toss these sorts of slanders
tritsofme
Oct 2015
#98
I used to refer to it as the silly season but I'm not laughing anymore.
beam me up scottie
Oct 2015
#103