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Behind the Aegis

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10. You left out "on an unrelated issue".

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 04:11 PM

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They attacked him over Gaza. That has nothing to do with Trans rights. The irony is that said event would NEVER be allowed in Gaza. So, they are chasing away an ally over an unrelated issue in the name of a place where they would never be allowed to exist, much less gather.

Does that make more sense?

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Jewish Democrat Scott Wiener harrassed in Dolores Park [View all] Sympthsical Yesterday OP

That's unacceptable RandySF Yesterday #1

"Israelis are far, Jews are closer!" Behind the Aegis Yesterday #2

There it is. Sympthsical Yesterday #3

And the ultimate irony... Behind the Aegis Yesterday #4

I'm confused, what are you saying here, friend? AZJonnie Yesterday #8

You left out "on an unrelated issue". Behind the Aegis Yesterday #10

Yes, now I get you, you meant Gaza was the place it couldn't happen AZJonnie Yesterday #15

You're welcome. Behind the Aegis Yesterday #16

Beat me to it Boo1 Yesterday #33

Man, if you can't even be safe from anti-semitism in Dolores freaking Park, SF?!? AZJonnie Yesterday #5

And he was there to support trans people Sympthsical Yesterday #6

Disturbing and saddening for sure AZJonnie Yesterday #9

If only we had some kind of clue.... yardwork 23 hrs ago #39

People let their hate make them stupid. EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #7

Thank you. An added thought ... RandomNumbers Yesterday #13

Guess one can't say it's his stance on Israel or mcar Yesterday #11

LGBTQ people have been harassed and much worse, so why do these people think this is a good way to treat others? chowder66 Yesterday #12

Was the person who harassed him LGBTQ? yardwork 23 hrs ago #40

I can't be sure but they were screaming how great he was on trans and LGBTQ issues. chowder66 22 hrs ago #47

Do they know how Mossfern Yesterday #14

it may be more nuanced than that. From Wikipedia: scipan Yesterday #17

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Yesterday #19

So fighting antisemitism is wrong? RandySF Yesterday #20

Of course not. NOT what I meant AT ALL. scipan Yesterday #28

I don't think harassment requires nuance Sympthsical Yesterday #24

OP already noted that he thought Gaza was a genocide. scipan Yesterday #27

I'm just saying citing his past views doesn't give an accurate picture Sympthsical Yesterday #31

Well apprised? You may be right. They didn't strike me as well read. and, scipan Yesterday #38

I'll wait to learn more (if we ever do) but something tells me it's not that complicated. yardwork 23 hrs ago #42

he advocated for 2 things I disagree with. scipan Yesterday #34

That is fair enough Sympthsical Yesterday #35

yeah I usually avoid Israel/Palestine threads. My only disagreement scipan Yesterday #37

So in essence he does everything that is said sarisataka Yesterday #18

I think maybe read the excerpt in the post you responed to Mossfern Yesterday #21

I think maybe it is misunderstanding sarisataka Yesterday #30

I condemn this wholeheartedly. He has more patience and restraint than I would have had. Celerity Yesterday #22

I'm still fine with either Wiener or Chan Sympthsical Yesterday #25

Eating our own makes conservatives so happy. EllieBC Yesterday #23

US systemic racism is not anything new and the Jewish community is not immune to it... walkingman Yesterday #26

Encroaching on his space and being so verbally abusive is disgusting. Wiener has been strong on trans rights. Nanjeanne Yesterday #29

Appreciate the response Sympthsical Yesterday #32

I think harassment of people for any reason particularly in a threatening and challenging manner should Nanjeanne 23 hrs ago #41

They didn't say they were surprised by your post. yardwork 23 hrs ago #43

Thanks for sharing. I thought for sure I would miss you today. And a day without you misinterpreting either Nanjeanne 23 hrs ago #45

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #36

God help us. DemocratSinceBirth 23 hrs ago #44

Well, those ignorant raging assholes Cha 23 hrs ago #46

Cha, that's amazing you said that about giving him a hug. Nixie 19 hrs ago #48

Ohh, I'm so glad to hear that, Nixie... Cha 17 hrs ago #49