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3_Limes

(557 posts) Sat Feb 28, 2026, 04:56 PM Feb 28

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In light of recent events, it's clear that Israel will be a topic of some discussion here. [View all]

So can we please firmly establish that pointing out that criticism of the political state of Israel and it's leaders is NOT anti-semitic? Most adults can keep that distinction clear, so can we refrain from knee-jerk accusations while this topic is on the table? It really would help discussions stay focused on what's happening today?

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In light of recent events, it's clear that Israel will be a topic of some discussion here. [View all] 3_Limes Feb 28 OP

Good luck with that leftstreet Feb 28 #1

Protip: sarisataka Feb 28 #2

If it were that simple I wouldn't have posted this. 3_Limes Feb 28 #3

I have repeatedly criticized sarisataka Feb 28 #5

OK then. 3_Limes Feb 28 #6

Consider it a tap rather than a slap. sarisataka Feb 28 #8

I lkve the sentiment, but- 3_Limes Feb 28 #21

I can tell you that your experience is not necessarily universal. flashman13 Feb 28 #15

I've had the opposite experience. cab67 Feb 28 #17

Doesn't make a difference. cab67 Feb 28 #18

+++ Thank-you lostincalifornia Mar 1 #39

Noble suggestion... 2naSalit Feb 28 #4

We must be able DiverDave Feb 28 #7

Oh please. Somewhere, someone is editing a post to demand the opposite! QueerDuck Feb 28 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 28 #10

Well that's just brilliant! So simple! QueerDuck Feb 28 #11

Yeah. Guess you missed this up above - 3_Limes Feb 28 #12

Yeah, but... cab67 Feb 28 #16

Exactly.. whathehell Feb 28 #24

I just avoid any post about Israel because this charge is so common, claiming antisemitism when it is anti-Israel gov. ShazamIam Feb 28 #13

I tried making this point a while ago. cab67 Feb 28 #14

I've seen this. And it saddens me deeply. 3_Limes Feb 28 #19

Post removed Post removed Feb 28 #20

Sniff. -Sniff- 3_Limes Feb 28 #22

Not very tolerant are you? GP6971 Feb 28 #23

As far as I am concerned, TNNurse Feb 28 #25

Israel enid602 Feb 28 #26

I've said it before, BidenRocks Feb 28 #27

From your lips to the masses. I share your hope and point out that you've got 58 recs already, so that nice. FadedMullet Feb 28 #28

You can try to establish that... RockRaven Feb 28 #29

Criticism of the political state of Israel and its leaders is not antisemitic EarlG Feb 28 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Feb 28 #31

it should be obvious to EVERYONE Skittles Feb 28 #32

It's a wonderful thought. Iggo Feb 28 #33

I suspect True Dough Mar 1 #34

Blaming Israel for every bad thing in the world is inherently antisemitic. yardwork Mar 1 #35

We're all trying our best. We really are. 3_Limes Mar 1 #37

But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing. Ping Tung Mar 1 #36

1) don't be anti-Semitic, 2) do oppose, expose, and criticize Israel David__77 Mar 1 #38

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