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Little Tich

(6,171 posts)
11. I have a nagging suspicion that you're trying to erode the definition of what anti-Semitism is,
Thu Mar 10, 2016, 08:12 AM
Mar 2016

so that the definition will include anything you want.

It's not a very good idea to go from a definition to an example, and then use that example as a definition. Calling Jews "apes and pigs" within the context of your example is of course anti-Semitic according to my definition as well as the (defunct) EUMC working definition. However, this doesn't mean that calling Jews apes and pigs in other contexts is necessarily anti-Semitic, nor should it be used as a definition. For example, calling a person a "smelly pig" or a "big ape" doesn't magically becomes anti-Semitic just because that person happens to be Jewish. It seems perhaps like a stupid example, but the EUMC working definition and the proponents of the idea of the new anti-Semitism are doing exactly that, but with sneakier argumentation that isn't so obvious.

Don’t define my antisemitism! shira Mar 2016 #1
This happens here all the time Mosby Mar 2016 #2
The author of the OP needs a lesson in logic. Little Tich Mar 2016 #3
You obviously didn't read the OP too well. It's about Israel hating degenerates.... shira Mar 2016 #4
If an accusation of anti-Semitism is groundless, it's possible that it was leveled in bad faith. Little Tich Mar 2016 #5
There are universally accepted definitions of antisemitism that BDS trolls... shira Mar 2016 #6
I thought that definition had been withdrawn because it was faulty. Little Tich Mar 2016 #7
I gave you a no-brainer KKK, neo-Nazi style example of Jew hatred. You punted. Why? shira Mar 2016 #8
Are we arguing about the definition of anti-Semitism or examples of anti-Semitism? Little Tich Mar 2016 #9
In this case, an example. Hamas constantly dehumanizes Jews as apes, pigs.... shira Mar 2016 #10
I have a nagging suspicion that you're trying to erode the definition of what anti-Semitism is, Little Tich Mar 2016 #11
You're avoiding having to call out BDS for being racist Hamas supporters.... shira Mar 2016 #12
Hamas is primarily an oppressive religious organization that is the de facto government in Gaza. Little Tich Mar 2016 #13
You're still deflecting. BDS supports Hamas resistance against Jews. shira Mar 2016 #14
You wrote "it's clear that Hamas is an anti-Semitic organization...". shira May 2016 #15
It's not so simple. Little Tich May 2016 #16
No, it is that simple. Hamas is dedicated to killing Jews & everyone knows that. shira May 2016 #17
Explain how it's possible to support the KKK or Nazis and not be a Jew hater. shira May 2016 #18
Do you really think that the people in Gaza voted for Hamas because they were seen anti-Semites and Little Tich May 2016 #19
Your goysplaining antisemitism is ridiculous. Supporting Hamas is no better... shira May 2016 #20
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