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37. So true!

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 03:33 PM

Jul 4

Also as true, are those who IMMEDIATELY jump to "whataboutism", mocking anti-Semitism, blaming a Jew for it, "concern" as to if the ADL or other group of Jews (including AIPAC) commented or "are satisfied", or any other reason that can be conjured rather than actually address the anti-Semitism. When it comes to anti-Semitism, excuses flow like cheap-ass "whine".

I am still waiting for "I can't be an anti-Semite (or, "it's not really anti-Semitic)" because I have a Jewish kid and grandkids!" That is a popular refrain among anti-Semites, knowing ones and the kitchen table variety. I know he has already said he "didn't know" it was anti-Semitic, another favorite, but I find that HIGHLY dubious as someone who was raised in NYC, a city which hosts the LARGEST population of Jews in the world outside of Israel. I find it hard to believe, almost impossible, he has never heard it was an anti-Semitic slur.

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Donald Trump Accused Of 'Blatant And Vile Anti-Semitism' With 'Deeply Dangerous' Trope [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 4 OP

Looking the other way............... Lovie777 Jul 4 #1

You seem to be in agreement with Trump's antisemitic trope while calling him out on his racism. Beastly Boy Jul 4 #18

I wondered that myself. yardwork Jul 4 #19

This is now acceptable on DU DavidDvorkin Jul 4 #24

Yes, DU has an ugly antisemitism problem JoseBalow Jul 4 #27

I alerted as well. yardwork Jul 4 #29

And the post has a good number of Recs, besides. It's surprising to see that perspective endorsed here... thesquanderer Jul 4 #36

Four marybourg Jul 4 #41

Whoa! Mossfern Jul 4 #26

"I guess money is more important to the Jews who support him." Behind the Aegis Jul 4 #40

While it is always important to still call out his racism, is anyone shocked at this point? Chasstev365 Jul 4 #2

How Trump uses that phrase, "Bad people" Mike 03 Jul 4 #3

"bad people" is pitched to the language level of his supporters. He, as the king, decides who are "bad people". . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #6

It's also an excuse to punish Mossfern Jul 4 #28

The news constantly sane-washes Trump. yardwork Jul 4 #11

He's not a student protesting against genocide. RandiFan1290 Jul 4 #4

All the nonsense about cracking down on Universities for anti-semitism is just a cover story. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #5

It's actually a way to blame Jews and fan the flames. yardwork Jul 4 #9

O think it'sTrump who defunded Harvard for alleged anti-semitism; a baldly political move, but it doesn't suggest that Martin68 Jul 4 #33

I see Trump's strategy is working on at least one person here. yardwork Jul 4 #38

It is more of a red herring, to be honest. Behind the Aegis Jul 4 #34

I agree. Martin68 Jul 5 #45

It's a feature, not a bug, and his folks love him for it... Wounded Bear Jul 4 #7

Not the first time Trump has said blatantly bigoted things about Jewish people. yardwork Jul 4 #8

So true! Behind the Aegis Jul 4 #37

Whoa, dude! These "slips" that reveal his true nature will be more frequent, egregious as his brain continues to rot. Timeflyer Jul 4 #10

And yet Netanyahu sits there mountain grammy Jul 4 #12

here is what I am thinking DonCoquixote Jul 4 #44

Trump so badly wants to emulate Hitler. BradBo Jul 4 #13

He's too dumb to know the history of his comment Joinfortmill Jul 4 #14

Ya i'm sure he's quaking in his lifts. miyazaki Jul 4 #15

As always, let's imagine a Democrat saying that Orrex Jul 4 #16

Joe Biden said it back in 2014, although he subsequently apologized. Abolishinist Jul 4 #39

We know damned well he did not write that. Had to be pee wee german. niyad Jul 4 #17

Your post gets a rec from me... llmart Jul 4 #22

Alas, I cannot claim credit for "pee wee german". Well, I could, but I won't. niyad Jul 4 #23

Tacky of me, I know, but I kept hearing "Brush Up Your Shakespeare" niyad Jul 4 #20

Some people get called out on it. Others get excuses made for them. Oopsie Daisy Jul 4 #21

A Note. Beowulf42 Jul 4 #25

Dan Goldman for President, 2028. (nt) Paladin Jul 4 #30

Line him up for deportation Old Crank Jul 4 #31

It's beyond irony when Trump defunds Harvard for alleged anti-semitism, and then he says Shylock bankers are Martin68 Jul 4 #32

"How ya like me now, AIPAC? pecosbob Jul 4 #35

Trump demands his "pound of flesh". Godot51 Jul 4 #42

... Solly Mack Jul 4 #43