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Sympthsical

(11,301 posts)
24. I don't think harassment requires nuance
Sat Jun 27, 2026, 05:00 PM
9 hrs ago

But I'll play.

Anyone familiar with how faculty in various school districts in the Bay Area behaved in a totally normal fashion after October 7th understands where the antisemitism education initiatives are coming from. Some of those school districts - from the faculty down - were throwing heinous rhetoric around and trying to include the kids. It was an infamous local shitshow. Antisemitism in these school districts continues to be a problem.

And if you look at the footnotes for the entries you're citing, you'll find they're stories from 2024 and 2025. You cut off the excerpt right before his resignation as co-chair of the Jewish Caucus because of his remarks calling Gaza a genocide. His views on the issues have changed over time, and he gave an interview back in January of this year detailing those views. He literally acceded to the people who are screaming at him.

And, just so we're clear, none of it justifies people harassing him in such a fashion.

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That's unacceptable RandySF 10 hrs ago #1
"Israelis are far, Jews are closer!" Behind the Aegis 10 hrs ago #2
There it is. Sympthsical 10 hrs ago #3
And the ultimate irony... Behind the Aegis 10 hrs ago #4
I'm confused, what are you saying here, friend? AZJonnie 10 hrs ago #8
You left out "on an unrelated issue". Behind the Aegis 10 hrs ago #10
Yes, now I get you, you meant Gaza was the place it couldn't happen AZJonnie 9 hrs ago #15
You're welcome. Behind the Aegis 9 hrs ago #16
Beat me to it Boo1 8 hrs ago #33
Man, if you can't even be safe from anti-semitism in Dolores freaking Park, SF?!? AZJonnie 10 hrs ago #5
And he was there to support trans people Sympthsical 10 hrs ago #6
Disturbing and saddening for sure AZJonnie 10 hrs ago #9
If only we had some kind of clue.... yardwork 8 hrs ago #39
People let their hate make them stupid. EdmondDantes_ 10 hrs ago #7
Thank you. An added thought ... RandomNumbers 10 hrs ago #13
Guess one can't say it's his stance on Israel or mcar 10 hrs ago #11
LGBTQ people have been harassed and much worse, so why do these people think this is a good way to treat others? chowder66 10 hrs ago #12
Was the person who harassed him LGBTQ? yardwork 8 hrs ago #40
I can't be sure but they were screaming how great he was on trans and LGBTQ issues. chowder66 7 hrs ago #47
Do they know how Mossfern 10 hrs ago #14
it may be more nuanced than that. From Wikipedia: scipan 9 hrs ago #17
This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF 9 hrs ago #19
So fighting antisemitism is wrong? RandySF 9 hrs ago #20
Of course not. NOT what I meant AT ALL. scipan 9 hrs ago #28
I don't think harassment requires nuance Sympthsical 9 hrs ago #24
OP already noted that he thought Gaza was a genocide. scipan 9 hrs ago #27
I'm just saying citing his past views doesn't give an accurate picture Sympthsical 8 hrs ago #31
Well apprised? You may be right. They didn't strike me as well read. and, scipan 8 hrs ago #38
I'll wait to learn more (if we ever do) but something tells me it's not that complicated. yardwork 7 hrs ago #42
he advocated for 2 things I disagree with. scipan 8 hrs ago #34
That is fair enough Sympthsical 8 hrs ago #35
yeah I usually avoid Israel/Palestine threads. My only disagreement scipan 8 hrs ago #37
So in essence he does everything that is said sarisataka 9 hrs ago #18
I think maybe read the excerpt in the post you responed to Mossfern 9 hrs ago #21
I think maybe it is misunderstanding sarisataka 8 hrs ago #30
I condemn this wholeheartedly. He has more patience and restraint than I would have had. Celerity 9 hrs ago #22
I'm still fine with either Wiener or Chan Sympthsical 9 hrs ago #25
Eating our own makes conservatives so happy. EllieBC 9 hrs ago #23
US systemic racism is not anything new and the Jewish community is not immune to it... walkingman 9 hrs ago #26
Encroaching on his space and being so verbally abusive is disgusting. Wiener has been strong on trans rights. Nanjeanne 8 hrs ago #29
Appreciate the response Sympthsical 8 hrs ago #32
I think harassment of people for any reason particularly in a threatening and challenging manner should Nanjeanne 7 hrs ago #41
They didn't say they were surprised by your post. yardwork 7 hrs ago #43
Thanks for sharing. I thought for sure I would miss you today. And a day without you misinterpreting either Nanjeanne 7 hrs ago #45
Post removed Post removed 8 hrs ago #36
God help us. DemocratSinceBirth 7 hrs ago #44
Well, those ignorant raging assholes Cha 7 hrs ago #46
Cha, that's amazing you said that about giving him a hug. Nixie 3 hrs ago #48
Ohh, I'm so glad to hear that, Nixie... Cha 2 hrs ago #49
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