How does Trayon White still have a job?

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Anonymous wrote:Did white donate to NOI? Recently? Or when? Sorry - I missed the details in that. Is there a way for the council to impeach him?

February, according to reports.

And no, the Council is not going to impeach him.

Just goes to show how little antisemtitsm means to the DC Council. They are effectively announcing "here in DC, you can use taxpayer money to support Farrakhan, and you'll be given a pass. Jews don't count for shit."

Now, if one of the white council members donated money to Richard Spencer, different story.

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Anonymous wrote:What POS called Jews termites, exactly?

And from what I understand, Lopez organized this rally to create "safe zones" in which antisemities could voice their disgusting bigotry. Do I have that right?

The POS Lopez needs to resign immediately. I dare even the biggest liberals on this forum, including the moderator, to make excuses and give the benefit of the doubt to this sorry excuse for a human being.

I was just coming here to post my outrage. I have defended Trayon White from charges of anti-Semitism because I didn't feel that his words or actions met the bar of anti-Semitism, though he did appear to be very insensitive to anti-Semitism. In the case of yesterday's rally, there was unequivocal anti-Semitism. One correction to the post that I am quoting. Lopez didn't organize the rally to create a "safe zone" for anti-Semites. Rather, one speaker at the event expressed a much different message than the others that spoke. All speakers but the Nation of Islam member expressed positive, inclusive messages. One of the early speakers later explained that she and others left the rally when she heard the anti-Semitic remarks. Clearly it would have been better for her to make her opposition known more vocally rather than quietly leaving, but I can understand not wanting to get into a public tussle with the NOI.

The Nation of Islam speaker was unequivocally anti-Semitic. Moreover, I have seen the video and Lopez did not flinch at the remarks. He didn't react at all in fact. This is inexcusable. Elisa Silverman is a great Council Member for whom I have tremendous respect. Moreover, she has attempted to steer a middle ground in the controversy surrounding White and has had considerable patience with him. Her message that the District must reevaluate its relationship with the Nation of Islam is correct, as the NOI member made abundantly clear.

It is unconscionable that White has remained quiet about this to this point (at least as far as I can tell and I follow him on Twitter). If he can't come to the defense of his colleague and condemn clearly anti-Semitic remarks, he will have crossed a line regarding anti-Semitism in my mind.

White is not the NOI babysitter .

Well maybe he shouldn't be giving taxpayer money to the bigot.

If he did there’s a process to determine that and the appropriate reprimand . Thank you very much

An appropriate reprimand for using taxpayer funds to support one of the country's most virulent anti-Semites would be termination. You're welcome.

Lol ok . I’m sure such rhetoric would help you make some allies in ward 8. Go terminate him if you can you silly goose

My goal is not to make friends in Ward 8, or any other ward. My goal is to stop the spread of antisemitism. A good first step is to stop enabling Farrakhan with DC taxpayer money.

Yeah I’m sure that will be accomplished by telling Ward 8 residents who to vote for , furthermore you’re a liar not that I expected the contrary from you . Dc tax payers aren’t enabling Farrakhan unless you’re referring to MR white alleged donation to NOI. Typical dbag

Wow. A lying dbag, am I? Well at least you didn't call me a termite.

Breaking news : if I didn’t call you the term you just employed it’s because you’re not one . Sooner ( I hope real soon ) people like you grow the intellectuals balls that allow you to know that some of us are well capable of having disagreements with people who happen to be Jewish without being anti Semite .

Breaking news: you're fighting with some posters who are not Jewish. Plus, I think you'll find most Jewish people quite up to debating with you. As long as you don't amplify, minimize, deny, or support anti-semitism, you won't be called an anti-semite. So far, you are failing on that count.

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Anonymous wrote:Did white donate to NOI? Recently? Or when? Sorry - I missed the details in that. Is there a way for the council to impeach him?

February, according to reports.

And no, the Council is not going to impeach him.

Just goes to show how little antisemtitsm means to the DC Council. They are effectively announcing "here in DC, you can use taxpayer money to support Farrakhan, and you'll be given a pass. Jews don't count for shit."

Now, if one of the white council members donated money to Richard Spencer, different story.

Yep, and this creates a huge deterrent to attracting competent folks to even want to engage in DC politics. If they know that hate speech will be openly used against them without repercussions, why would they even want to be involved?

It's ugly, it stinks, and unfortunately it makes some people long for the days of the control board and question whether DC residents even deserve proper representation. They are doing themselves no favors but are too stupid to see it

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Anonymous wrote:Did white donate to NOI? Recently? Or when? Sorry - I missed the details in that. Is there a way for the council to impeach him?

February, according to reports.

And no, the Council is not going to impeach him.

Just goes to show how little antisemtitsm means to the DC Council. They are effectively announcing "here in DC, you can use taxpayer money to support Farrakhan, and you'll be given a pass. Jews don't count for shit."

Now, if one of the white council members donated money to Richard Spencer, different story.

Yep, and this creates a huge deterrent to attracting competent folks to even want to engage in DC politics. If they know that hate speech will be openly used against them without repercussions, why would they even want to be involved?

It's ugly, it stinks, and unfortunately it makes some people long for the days of the control board and question whether DC residents even deserve proper representation. They are doing themselves no favors but are too stupid to see it

I can't imagine that a Jew would want to run for a council sear given that at least one member is openly antisemitic and the council overall accepts it.

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Lopez has resigned and the despicable, no-class Trayon White must now go as well.

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Anonymous wrote:Did white donate to NOI? Recently? Or when? Sorry - I missed the details in that. Is there a way for the council to impeach him?

February, according to reports.

And no, the Council is not going to impeach him.

Just goes to show how little antisemtitsm means to the DC Council. They are effectively announcing "here in DC, you can use taxpayer money to support Farrakhan, and you'll be given a pass. Jews don't count for shit."

Now, if one of the white council members donated money to Richard Spencer, different story.

Yep, and this creates a huge deterrent to attracting competent folks to even want to engage in DC politics. If they know that hate speech will be openly used against them without repercussions, why would they even want to be involved?

It's ugly, it stinks, and unfortunately it makes some people long for the days of the control board and question whether DC residents even deserve proper representation. They are doing themselves no favors but are too stupid to see it

The days of the control board and then Tony Williams' mayoralty were DC's best days in decades. Fenty was pretty good, but since then governance has begun to slip back. Bowser isn't quite back to the Barry days, but she's too close for comfort.

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Anonymous wrote:Lopez has resigned and the despicable, no-class Trayon White must now go as well.

100% agreed.

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Anonymous wrote:Did white donate to NOI? Recently? Or when? Sorry - I missed the details in that. Is there a way for the council to impeach him?

February, according to reports.

And no, the Council is not going to impeach him.

Just goes to show how little antisemtitsm means to the DC Council. They are effectively announcing "here in DC, you can use taxpayer money to support Farrakhan, and you'll be given a pass. Jews don't count for shit."

Now, if one of the white council members donated money to Richard Spencer, different story.

Yep, and this creates a huge deterrent to attracting competent folks to even want to engage in DC politics. If they know that hate speech will be openly used against them without repercussions, why would they even want to be involved?

It's ugly, it stinks, and unfortunately it makes some people long for the days of the control board and question whether DC residents even deserve proper representation. They are doing themselves no favors but are too stupid to see it

I can't imagine that a Jew would want to run for a council sear given that at least one member is openly antisemitic and the council overall accepts it.

That would make me want to run even more. I hope a ton of Jewish folk s run for council so white can get to know a few. And yes as someone mentioned above, I am soooo glad Washington has congressional oversight. I can't even begin to imaging the dudgeons we would Benin if the buck stopped with us. We are too dumb.

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Two city council members are Jewish (Brianne Nadeu and Elissa Silverman) Please run, but it's not like we're under-represented.

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Anonymous wrote:Two city council members are Jewish (Brianne Nadeu and Elissa Silverman) Please run, but it's not like we're under-represented.

Apparently not enough to have an impact on his stupid conspiracy theories.

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Anonymous wrote:Did white donate to NOI? Recently? Or when? Sorry - I missed the details in that. Is there a way for the council to impeach him?

February, according to reports.

And no, the Council is not going to impeach him.

Just goes to show how little antisemtitsm means to the DC Council. They are effectively announcing "here in DC, you can use taxpayer money to support Farrakhan, and you'll be given a pass. Jews don't count for shit."

Now, if one of the white council members donated money to Richard Spencer, different story.

Yep, and this creates a huge deterrent to attracting competent folks to even want to engage in DC politics. If they know that hate speech will be openly used against them without repercussions, why would they even want to be involved?

It's ugly, it stinks, and unfortunately it makes some people long for the days of the control board and question whether DC residents even deserve proper representation. They are doing themselves no favors but are too stupid to see it

The days of the control board and then Tony Williams' mayoralty were DC's best days in decades. Fenty was pretty good, but since then governance has begun to slip back. Bowser isn't quite back to the Barry days, but she's too close for comfort.

Agreed.

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So.....that's it?

Let's summarize: made antisemitic statements and claimed he "didn't know" they were antisemitic......and then, for good measure, demonstrated denial of the horrors of the Holocaust ("gated community") and couldn't even bother staying for the tour, making up a lie about a meeting. An uproar ensued, and he says he's not antisemitic. DC liberals rush to his defense, making up excuses and giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Then, a rally is held to support him, at which a venomous Farrakhan scumbag makes reprehensible remarks about Jews, and even (verbally)'attacks a Jewish council member. He is asked to repudiate the antisemtitc remarks, and, even knowing that questions have been raised about his own antisemtitism, he vehemently refuses to condemn the remarks. In doing so, he conveys to his constituents that antisemitism is an acceptable form of bigotry - and reveals his own.

And then, for one added "WGAF," he disrespectfully stuffs his face while the rabbi pleads for some action against this show of antisemtitsm.

And....then.....nothing. He isn't even censored. Because, after all, it's only Jews we.'re talking about.

Disgusting.

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Anonymous wrote:So.....that's it?

Let's summarize: made antisemitic statements and claimed he "didn't know" they were antisemitic......and then, for good measure, demonstrated denial of the horrors of the Holocaust ("gated community") and couldn't even bother staying for the tour, making up a lie about a meeting. An uproar ensued, and he says he's not antisemitic. DC liberals rush to his defense, making up excuses and giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Then, a rally is held to support him, at which a venomous Farrakhan scumbag makes reprehensible remarks about Jews, and even (verbally)'attacks a Jewish council member. He is asked to repudiate the antisemtitc remarks, and, even knowing that questions have been raised about his own antisemtitism, he vehemently refuses to condemn the remarks. In doing so, he conveys to his constituents that antisemitism is an acceptable form of bigotry - and reveals his own.

And then, for one added "WGAF," he disrespectfully stuffs his face while the rabbi pleads for some action against this show of antisemtitsm.

And....then.....nothing. He isn't even censored. Because, after all, it's only Jews we.'re talking about.

Disgusting.

I don't think it's who he's talking about..it's who he is. In DC, liberals defend liberals. Yes there are plenty here who rightfully denounced him, but at a political level our Council would censure Trump (if they could) but not this guy (who they can). It's the only explanation. Maybe their constituencies and supporters are too deeply entangles, or maybe they don't think a liberal can ever actually mean or stand for something really bad. They leave me thinking both, as they've done nothing to clear up where they stand.

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Happy Birthday councilmember.
Who's going to the party?

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At this point, Trayon can't relent because he now has a reputation for "stickin' it to those folks in NW" with his constituents. He's using the tactics of Trump and it's working splendidly in his favor.

The more he is criticized, the more his constituents become emotionally attached to defending him. They can't see themselves as having made a bad choice, so they continue to double-, triple, and quadruple-down on that bad choice.

It's exactly the Trumpian mindset.