Anonymous wrote:and please note that Lopex resigned on his own. Bowser should have been the one to fire his ass off the DCHA board. She needs to take a stand.

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Anonymous wrote:He won't explain; he doesn't need to. He gets a pass because his constituents don't really care. It's sad, demoralizing and frightening and I'm not even Jewish

The extra-sad thing is that his constituents will (righty) object to racist attitudes against themselves but happily accept horribly bigoted attitudes against another minority group.

In fact, some Democrats actually applaud White's prejudice against Jews. A councilman in San Francisco sent White an email congratulating him on exposing "weather manipulation" by Jews.

link please

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Anonymous wrote:He won't explain; he doesn't need to. He gets a pass because his constituents don't really care. It's sad, demoralizing and frightening and I'm not even Jewish

The extra-sad thing is that his constituents will (righty) object to racist attitudes against themselves but happily accept horribly bigoted attitudes against another minority group.

In fact, some Democrats actually applaud White's prejudice against Jews. A councilman in San Francisco sent White an email congratulating him on exposing "weather manipulation" by Jews.

Anonymous wrote:He won't explain; he doesn't need to. He gets a pass because his constituents don't really care. It's sad, demoralizing and frightening and I'm not even Jewish

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Anonymous wrote:I’m happy to know Joshua Lopez is gone cause for him to stand there and hold the megaphone while dude was saying those outright hurtful and disrespectful comments was indefensible - you got to go. As for Trayon, I ain’t thrilled that he’s still on the council but I ain’t lamenting it either cause way I see it his time is coming. He’s not going to last long with his defiant attitude and ignorant behavior it’s only a matter of months, maybe even weeks before his ass is ousted because he obviously can’t help himself. It’s a tweet of his circulating online from last July where he’s holding up a copy of “The Final Call” (NOI publication) and given the atmosphere in the District right now and attention on antisemitism and the increased urgency to reassure citizens that it’s not being tolerated- he ain’t gonna slide much longer.

I completely agree with this statement. He deserves some sort of censure right now, but apparently that's not happening. I said it before this most recent incident and I'll say it again: he can't hide his true self and will continue to show who he really is. His behavior may even escalate, unfortunately.

Poor Council member Silverman, very sad for her.

This is a really bad look

https://www.weeklystandard.com/jeryl-bier/more-fun-with-trayon-white-and-conspiracy-theories

He won't explain; he doesn't need to. He gets a pass because his constituents don't really care. It's sad, demoralizing and frightening and I'm not even Jewish

Whoa. Yes, this doesn't look good. I wonder how he'll explain this.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m happy to know Joshua Lopez is gone cause for him to stand there and hold the megaphone while dude was saying those outright hurtful and disrespectful comments was indefensible - you got to go. As for Trayon, I ain’t thrilled that he’s still on the council but I ain’t lamenting it either cause way I see it his time is coming. He’s not going to last long with his defiant attitude and ignorant behavior it’s only a matter of months, maybe even weeks before his ass is ousted because he obviously can’t help himself. It’s a tweet of his circulating online from last July where he’s holding up a copy of “The Final Call” (NOI publication) and given the atmosphere in the District right now and attention on antisemitism and the increased urgency to reassure citizens that it’s not being tolerated- he ain’t gonna slide much longer.

I completely agree with this statement. He deserves some sort of censure right now, but apparently that's not happening. I said it before this most recent incident and I'll say it again: he can't hide his true self and will continue to show who he really is. His behavior may even escalate, unfortunately.

Poor Council member Silverman, very sad for her.

This is a really bad look

https://www.weeklystandard.com/jeryl-bier/more-fun-with-trayon-white-and-conspiracy-theories

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Anonymous wrote:I’m happy to know Joshua Lopez is gone cause for him to stand there and hold the megaphone while dude was saying those outright hurtful and disrespectful comments was indefensible - you got to go. As for Trayon, I ain’t thrilled that he’s still on the council but I ain’t lamenting it either cause way I see it his time is coming. He’s not going to last long with his defiant attitude and ignorant behavior it’s only a matter of months, maybe even weeks before his ass is ousted because he obviously can’t help himself. It’s a tweet of his circulating online from last July where he’s holding up a copy of “The Final Call” (NOI publication) and given the atmosphere in the District right now and attention on antisemitism and the increased urgency to reassure citizens that it’s not being tolerated- he ain’t gonna slide much longer.

I completely agree with this statement. He deserves some sort of censure right now, but apparently that's not happening. I said it before this most recent incident and I'll say it again: he can't hide his true self and will continue to show who he really is. His behavior may even escalate, unfortunately.

Poor Council member Silverman, very sad for her.

Anonymous wrote:I’m happy to know Joshua Lopez is gone cause for him to stand there and hold the megaphone while dude was saying those outright hurtful and disrespectful comments was indefensible - you got to go. As for Trayon, I ain’t thrilled that he’s still on the council but I ain’t lamenting it either cause way I see it his time is coming. He’s not going to last long with his defiant attitude and ignorant behavior it’s only a matter of months, maybe even weeks before his ass is ousted because he obviously can’t help himself. It’s a tweet of his circulating online from last July where he’s holding up a copy of “The Final Call” (NOI publication) and given the atmosphere in the District right now and attention on antisemitism and the increased urgency to reassure citizens that it’s not being tolerated- he ain’t gonna slide much longer.

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Anonymous wrote:Damn white supremacists....oh....wait....

This is why Jews have not been afraid of the small, small number of people like those that marched in Charlottesville.

We know there are lots and lots of anti-semites in liberal government cities.

Yup. This is what I've been trying to get across when liberals talk about the neo-Nazi groups on the alt-right, and proudly exclaiming how you don't find outright hatred like that on the left. No, I say, the minuscule number of people who marched in Charlottesville is nowhere near as concerning to me as the tolerance (or minimizing) of the antisemtitsm on the left. The very fact that White, already widely criticized for disrespect to Jews, can stuff his face while the rabbi is pleading for help in the face of antisemtism among DC leaders speaks to that very thing.

I feel you. From my own personal perspective am I frustrated if a video surfaces of a cop shouting racial expletives while beating black man who is not resisting arrest, heck yeah the outright bigotry is disgusting, but I totally get where you’re coming from cause I’m more angered by the tolerance of other officers who don’t say shit and allow such individuals to have a gun and a badge and patrol minority communities knowing what kind of people they are. I definitely feel you. But just like it’d be overzealous on my part to go full-fledged N.W.A and say, “F___ the police!” cause that attitude only exacerbates the problem the same applies to this, “F____ the liberals!” attitude. It don’t help shit. We gotta uproot out the weeds by all means we can’t piss on the whole damn lawn.

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Yes. We are speaking the same language, although admittedly you have much more colorful expression! (I've been told that I lean too heavy to the formal side, as times.)

So true what you say. It is not the one NOI soldier spewing his venom that is the most upsetting, or the most dangerous - although that of course is reprehensible, just as is a cop shooting (or choking) a black man who presents no threat. It is the reaction of others who seek to downplay it (or worse, ignore it) because that is the behavior that enables more people like the NOI soldier to unashamedly advance the same - or even greater - prejudice. (Not sure if "soldier" is the right term.....)

(Reminds me when my then 6-year-old daughter snuck a little toy in her pocket at the store. My husband wanted to just forget it since it was such a minor infraction. No way, Jose! I did not want to teach our daughter than shoplifting a $5 item isn't so bad, or next time, she'd try to see if she could get away with a bigger theft. Plus I did not want her bragging to her friends that she stole a toy, and Mommy had no problem with it. I made her go back to the store with me, toy in hand, and admit to the owner that she took it and was wrong to do so.)

I am glad that Lopez was forced to resign but very disappointed that Trayon, who now seems to delight in showing disrespect to Jewish people, even a rabbi, will face no consequences.

Trayon is extremely immature.

That's my impression. In over his head without good mentors. I'm personally not going to judge him based on his reactions on camera. Lopez OTOH, glad he is gone. Hopefully someone older and wiser can help White along. I addime he must have considerable talents and abilities.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Damn white supremacists....oh....wait....

This is why Jews have not been afraid of the small, small number of people like those that marched in Charlottesville.

We know there are lots and lots of anti-semites in liberal government cities.

Yup. This is what I've been trying to get across when liberals talk about the neo-Nazi groups on the alt-right, and proudly exclaiming how you don't find outright hatred like that on the left. No, I say, the minuscule number of people who marched in Charlottesville is nowhere near as concerning to me as the tolerance (or minimizing) of the antisemtitsm on the left. The very fact that White, already widely criticized for disrespect to Jews, can stuff his face while the rabbi is pleading for help in the face of antisemtism among DC leaders speaks to that very thing.

I feel you. From my own personal perspective am I frustrated if a video surfaces of a cop shouting racial expletives while beating black man who is not resisting arrest, heck yeah the outright bigotry is disgusting, but I totally get where you’re coming from cause I’m more angered by the tolerance of other officers who don’t say shit and allow such individuals to have a gun and a badge and patrol minority communities knowing what kind of people they are. I definitely feel you. But just like it’d be overzealous on my part to go full-fledged N.W.A and say, “F___ the police!” cause that attitude only exacerbates the problem the same applies to this, “F____ the liberals!” attitude. It don’t help shit. We gotta uproot out the weeds by all means we can’t piss on the whole damn lawn.

Yes. We are speaking the same language, although admittedly you have much more colorful expression! (I've been told that I lean too heavy to the formal side, as times.)

So true what you say. It is not the one NOI soldier spewing his venom that is the most upsetting, or the most dangerous - although that of course is reprehensible, just as is a cop shooting (or choking) a black man who presents no threat. It is the reaction of others who seek to downplay it (or worse, ignore it) because that is the behavior that enables more people like the NOI soldier to unashamedly advance the same - or even greater - prejudice. (Not sure if "soldier" is the right term.....)

(Reminds me when my then 6-year-old daughter snuck a little toy in her pocket at the store. My husband wanted to just forget it since it was such a minor infraction. No way, Jose! I did not want to teach our daughter than shoplifting a $5 item isn't so bad, or next time, she'd try to see if she could get away with a bigger theft. Plus I did not want her bragging to her friends that she stole a toy, and Mommy had no problem with it. I made her go back to the store with me, toy in hand, and admit to the owner that she took it and was wrong to do so.)

I am glad that Lopez was forced to resign but very disappointed that Trayon, who now seems to delight in showing disrespect to Jewish people, even a rabbi, will face no consequences.

Trayon is extremely immature.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Damn white supremacists....oh....wait....

This is why Jews have not been afraid of the small, small number of people like those that marched in Charlottesville.

We know there are lots and lots of anti-semites in liberal government cities.

Yup. This is what I've been trying to get across when liberals talk about the neo-Nazi groups on the alt-right, and proudly exclaiming how you don't find outright hatred like that on the left. No, I say, the minuscule number of people who marched in Charlottesville is nowhere near as concerning to me as the tolerance (or minimizing) of the antisemtitsm on the left. The very fact that White, already widely criticized for disrespect to Jews, can stuff his face while the rabbi is pleading for help in the face of antisemtism among DC leaders speaks to that very thing.

I feel you. From my own personal perspective am I frustrated if a video surfaces of a cop shouting racial expletives while beating black man who is not resisting arrest, heck yeah the outright bigotry is disgusting, but I totally get where you’re coming from cause I’m more angered by the tolerance of other officers who don’t say shit and allow such individuals to have a gun and a badge and patrol minority communities knowing what kind of people they are. I definitely feel you. But just like it’d be overzealous on my part to go full-fledged N.W.A and say, “F___ the police!” cause that attitude only exacerbates the problem the same applies to this, “F____ the liberals!” attitude. It don’t help shit. We gotta uproot out the weeds by all means we can’t piss on the whole damn lawn.

Yes. We are speaking the same language, although admittedly you have much more colorful expression! (I've been told that I lean too heavy to the formal side, as times.)

So true what you say. It is not the one NOI soldier spewing his venom that is the most upsetting, or the most dangerous - although that of course is reprehensible, just as is a cop shooting (or choking) a black man who presents no threat. It is the reaction of others who seek to downplay it (or worse, ignore it) because that is the behavior that enables more people like the NOI soldier to unashamedly advance the same - or even greater - prejudice. (Not sure if "soldier" is the right term.....)

(Reminds me when my then 6-year-old daughter snuck a little toy in her pocket at the store. My husband wanted to just forget it since it was such a minor infraction. No way, Jose! I did not want to teach our daughter than shoplifting a $5 item isn't so bad, or next time, she'd try to see if she could get away with a bigger theft. Plus I did not want her bragging to her friends that she stole a toy, and Mommy had no problem with it. I made her go back to the store with me, toy in hand, and admit to the owner that she took it and was wrong to do so.)

I am glad that Lopez was forced to resign but very disappointed that Trayon, who now seems to delight in showing disrespect to Jewish people, even a rabbi, will face no consequences.

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jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Damn white supremacists....oh....wait....

This is why Jews have not been afraid of the small, small number of people like those that marched in Charlottesville.

We know there are lots and lots of anti-semites in liberal government cities.

Lots? One NOI member whose bullhorn holder was just forced to quit. It's actually a pretty marginal group.

It's not though, especially on college campuses. The extreme hatred for Israel has often morphed into a threatening environment for Jews more broadly.

Why are you changing the subject from "liberal government cities" to "college campuses"? If anti-Semitism is running amok in liberal cities, there should be enough examples in those cities without needing to change the subject. Also, while sometimes opposition to Israeli policies overlaps with anti-Semitism, it is also true that proponents of Israel sometimes use allegations of anti-Semitism to stifle legitimate criticism. This could be a continuous debate in itself and is completely off-topic to this thread.

I didn't change the subject. I said "especially" on campus; that hardly excludes anti-Semitism in cities, which is plainly also an issue. And I brought up Israel as a frequent (although hardly exclusive) reason for the anti-Semitism from the left. More traditional anti-semitism from the right tends to have different route causes.

Even you acknowledge anti-Israel sentiments can, at times, cross over into broader anti-semitism so mentioning that as a frequent reason for anti-semitism on the left. (And I will agree that sometimes supporters of Israel will claim reasonable criticism of Israel is anti-semitism, although that discussion which you initiated, does seem somewhat off topic.)