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I truly believe democracy is on the wane world wide. I was so hopeful sinkingfeeling Jul 2017 #1
I don't think certain western powers wanted an Arab Spring. defacto7 Jul 2017 #2
I think that's a vast oversimplification, if not a total misrepresentation of what happened. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #13
It very well may be oversimplified... defacto7 Jul 2017 #16
You, too Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #22
Glenn Greenwald, huh? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #3
here is the text of the law freddyvh Jul 2017 #6
fine, those are the penalties. And what specifically constitutes an unlawful act under section 8(a)? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #8
Anti-boycott legislation isn't about companies that personally boycott Israel. tammywammy Jul 2017 #10
Thanks. It seems I was right about Greenwald misrepresenting this legislation, then. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #11
My post was about the current anti-boycott laws. tammywammy Jul 2017 #15
Here you go. atreides1 Jul 2017 #58
An actual answer Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #61
I don't trust Greenwald either, but the ACLU is another matter. Crunchy Frog Jul 2017 #38
Hmmm. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #41
You mean How can it be legal, right? Iggo Jul 2017 #4
It already is in cases Bradical79 Jul 2017 #5
after reading your link freddyvh Jul 2017 #7
Claim it is a business decision... uriel1972 Jul 2017 #9
How much who loves business? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #12
I am very sorry I didn't even think about that... uriel1972 Jul 2017 #18
but what does the GOP have to do with this ? JI7 Jul 2017 #20
Aren't they the people who enforce things these days? uriel1972 Jul 2017 #21
Got it. FWIW, I wasn't making any assumptions, just looking for clarification. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #23
Please see post 10. tammywammy Jul 2017 #14
"we all know how much they love business." JI7 Jul 2017 #17
14 Democrats HarmonyRockets Jul 2017 #19
What, specifically, is disturbing about it? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #24
This isn't about Glenn Greenwald one way or the other HarmonyRockets Jul 2017 #25
Oh, yeah, I'm totally against free speech. You've got my number right there. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #27
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So by extrapolation, how would you characterize Senator Ron Wyden, co-sponsor of this legislation? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #69
As I understand the law it prohibits corporations from blackballing Israel. DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2017 #26
Exactly. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #28
Although Israel blackballs many companies in many countries. You just don't know it. nikibatts Jul 2017 #30
So I take it you disagree with Senators Wyden, Gillibrand, Schumer, etc then? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #31
You appear confused by posters simply unwilling to choose A or B LanternWaste Jul 2017 #57
Wow. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #60
Who is blackballing Israel? You can hurt them more by naming them than by fining them. McCamy Taylor Jul 2017 #34
it's def not legal, i think it plays well in NY so they are trying it on for size La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #29
"it plays well in NY" Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #32
They are both from the state of new York La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #37
Most Democrats support Israel nationwide. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #40
I bet if you polled it would be higher here La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #45
Why would that be? grossproffit Jul 2017 #49
A large Jewish population and people who are allies to the principles of liberal democracy La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #52
to be fair, nobody's THAT smart. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #65
Doesn't stop you from trying though. La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #66
If I was as smart as I think I am Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #67
Are you a constitutional lawyer? grossproffit Jul 2017 #47
No, but I understand the first amendment just fine La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #50
The ACLU also supports Linda Sarsour. I don't have much faith in them any longer. grossproffit Jul 2017 #54
just because they dont support your political views, does not negate their understanding of law La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #56
It's sound and fury, signifying nothing. Something for the ACLU to do if they get bored. McCamy Taylor Jul 2017 #33
It might relate to the ACLU if the law actually did what Greenwald is claiming. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #36
Oh, and who let a thread on Israel out of the Israel forum? McCamy Taylor Jul 2017 #35
This is a thread about proposed American legislation. Crunchy Frog Jul 2017 #39
It is refreshing to see such concern for the 1st Amendment, here. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #42
They are going to use this to throw BDS activists in jail. DemocraticWing Jul 2017 #43
14 Democratic Senators co-sponsored, incl. Wyden, Schumer, and Gillibrand Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #44
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Why are you posting hate group propaganda on DU? DemocraticWing Jul 2017 #59
As someone Jewish EllieBC Jul 2017 #64
Good. Anti-Zionism is the new face of antisemitism. Actually, it's not new. grossproffit Jul 2017 #46
AND . . . in addition to incarceratin and a big financial penalty, as a felon you no_hypocrisy Jul 2017 #51
This isn't true. Once your probation ends you are able to reregister to vote. grossproffit Jul 2017 #53
Possibly. The exception is a conviction of treason. no_hypocrisy Jul 2017 #55
This is ridiculous! Can we then make it illegal to Duppers Jul 2017 #62
J street doesn't support BDS. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #63
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