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yardwork

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11. In fact, one could reasonably assume that a Jewish person living in the U.S. disagrees with Israel.

Reply to Happy Hoosier (Reply #10)

Wed May 6, 2026, 02:33 PM

22 hrs ago

They don't have to, of course, but in fact many American Jews do disagree with Israel's policies and actions. That's why they live in the U.S., which, while we're on the subject, has a FAR worse history of bad behavior with far less provocation.

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Assaults on Jews Reach 46-Year High [View all] RandySF Yesterday OP

Thank you for posting this. murielm99 Yesterday #1

I agree it is not the fault of Jewish Americans but then again, where is the outrage, where is the condemnation of the ratchiweenie Yesterday #5

Why do American Jews carry that responsibility? Happy Hoosier 23 hrs ago #10

In fact, one could reasonably assume that a Jewish person living in the U.S. disagrees with Israel. yardwork 22 hrs ago #11

Why? Because to some, we aren't real Americans and never will be. Behind the Aegis 12 hrs ago #25

This is, objectively, bullshit. yardwork 21 hrs ago #13

Why are the world's Jews required to express outrage? DavidDvorkin 21 hrs ago #17

" But then again...". Does that mean there is an excuse for any reason to Assault Jewish Americans? Melon 21 hrs ago #18

Will this fade quickly on DU? DavidDvorkin Yesterday #2

Most every story fades quickly on DU. maxsolomon Yesterday #6

Seems to be a world wide trend. Given the increasingly negative view of Israel & its actions, only likely to get worse dutch777 Yesterday #3

This sounds reasonable but doesn't hold up as an argument. yardwork 23 hrs ago #8

There Muslims and Christians that support JI7 21 hrs ago #12

Exactly. There's no justification, period. yardwork 21 hrs ago #14

A few things: no_hypocrisy Yesterday #4

What was going on in 1980? maxsolomon Yesterday #7

Interesting. I think that was the year I was threatened because I was a "Christ Killer". Behind the Aegis 21 hrs ago #20

Crimony where was this? maxsolomon 21 hrs ago #21

It was outside Atlanta. Behind the Aegis 20 hrs ago #23

Only a couple decades ago RandySF 10 hrs ago #29

"I hate Illinois Nazis" is based on a true event LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #30

These are dark days and looking darker in many ways Torchlight 23 hrs ago #9

K&R Solly Mack 21 hrs ago #15

We reap what we sow. republianmushroom 21 hrs ago #16

Why would someone Jewish say this? Behind the Aegis 21 hrs ago #19

Sowing prejudice DaBronx 11 hrs ago #26

Who is "we?" yardwork 1 hr ago #32

This isn't okay MustLoveBeagles 20 hrs ago #22

K&R betsuni 20 hrs ago #24

For the "There's no antisemitism on the Left!" brigade Sympthsical 11 hrs ago #27

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Not good! electric_blue68 9 hrs ago #31