Israel/Palestine

Ken Dayenu

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34. Is this the right place and is this allowed

Wed Jul 16, 2025, 01:53 PM

Wednesday

Hi,

I'm new to this group and DU in general. I've noticed there are a lot of posts about Israel/Palestine outside in the general discussion group. I'm wondering why and when is the right time to post here vs there. I wonder if the rationale is that the posts do not meet the guidelines to be posted here. For example:

Iran expels half a million Afghans in 16-day stretch since recent conflict with Israel, UN says
https://democraticunderground.com/?com=post&post&forum=1002&pid=20488780

This article points to the hypocrisy with respect to criticism of Israel that is relevant to this debate even if tangential. Would this be excluded because of the rule "Do not post accusations of anti-Semitism"? Seems like a legit thing to discuss. Maybe it is not anti-semitism, but it is definitely a double standard that Israel has to deal with for "some" reason.

Looks like the other post I was going to ask about "1 in 10 Palestinian children losing limbs" got deleted. Posting it here seemed like the right place so it could be examined critically.

I'm a zionist and I'm not ashamed to admit that. At the same time, I recognize the humanity of the Palestinians and do not wish suffering upon them. The current events are painful and I'm looking for the right forum to discuss this.

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Old I/P guidelines (for reference) [View all] Lithos Dec 2011 OP

At this point... Lithos Dec 2011 #1

I might be confused, but don't the admin or that MIR lot deal with TOS violations? Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 #3

A small future fact Lithos Dec 2011 #4

The same problem would affect quite a few groups I suspect... Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 #5

When you talk about RKBA Lithos Dec 2011 #6

I'm not good at acronyms. What's RKBA? Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 #11

The Right to Keep and Bear Arms oberliner Dec 2011 #12

Thanks. The K had me stumped... Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 #13

Question: WSSlover Apr 2019 #29

So are we on the honor system here? oberliner Dec 2011 #8

You should pin this thread.... Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 #7

So then is the new I/P group pretty much exactly the same as the old one? Crunchy Frog Dec 2011 #9

LOL Lithos Dec 2011 #10

Are we supposed to give some input with a view to revising the old guidelines? Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 #14

Are these rules in effect? Behind the Aegis Dec 2011 #15

the ones concerning content are Lithos Dec 2011 #16

OK...another quick question. Behind the Aegis Dec 2011 #17

Thanks for the Info gaelic Jan 2012 #18

I'm not very impressed with how the group has fared under the new system... Violet_Crumble Jun 2012 #19

I can't imagine a jury ever being effective in this group, honestly. Ruby the Liberal Jun 2012 #20

I was wondering yet again if there could be a look at sources LeftishBrit Jul 2012 #21

I'm going to second that request... Violet_Crumble Jul 2012 #22

Baffling hidden OP.... shira Aug 2012 #23

I'm curious. R. Daneel Olivaw Feb 2014 #24

The history has always to allow material related to Israel and/or Palestine here Lithos Feb 2014 #25

The history doesn't seem to be supported by the I/P guidlnes. R. Daneel Olivaw Feb 2014 #26

To Lithos. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2014 #27

The rules are not deprecated and they still apply Lithos Aug 2014 #28

That response didn't date too well Violet_Crumble Oct 2023 #30

Hi, good to see you, my friend Lithos Oct 2023 #31

It's great to see you again, too Violet_Crumble Oct 2023 #32

You called it on Oct 8th, 2023 Ken Dayenu Sunday #35

The following OP in the Israel/Palestine forum may be in violation of the I/P guidelines: Beastly Boy Jan 2025 #33

Is this the right place and is this allowed Ken Dayenu Wednesday #34

Based on the comments and posts here Ken Dayenu Sunday #36