I'm not insulted. It doesn't apply to me, as I've been away for months.
I completely understand criticism of Israeli policies and even opposition to Zionism, as long as it is historically informed. In fact, I think anyone who was repulsed by fascist atrocities in the 30s or 40s would be repulsed by Gaza as well. To oppose it means you have a moral compass, not that you're antisemitic. I also think that most of the antisemitism seen in conspiracy circles has little or nothing to do with Gaza, etc. The far right has had an endless supply of this stuff since Herzl was a kid. I'm sure that some people who are legitimately appalled by Israeli policies are tempted to dip into the stash, which really damages the credibility of the whole thing, IMO.
Iamwhomiam » 03 Mar 2015 21:56 wrote:Like those of us posting here don't? A bit insulting to yathrib and entirely unnecessary, slad.
Yathrib, don't project what you don't know about Jeff Wells. It only unnecessarily harms your credibility when you do.
Admittedly, there is some truth to what you claim, but let's not call those who are repulsed by Israeli aggression towards a captive population who are of a different faith, antisemitic. They have a right to air their feelings, too. That some here might hold such prejudicial feelings as you suggest should not strike you as odd; we a sampling of people from more than one country who may have developed different cultural identities and prejudices. I used to long to visit the middle east with all its history; now I could care less - the Holy Lands have become everything but Holy.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst that justice prevail.
If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.
FWIW I didn't read it as slad directing an insult towards yathrib nor read it as yathrib insulting Jeff. And just to close that triangle , this remark isnt meant to insult anyone anywhere
Yathrib, don't project what you don't know about Jeff Wells. It only unnecessarily harms your credibility when you do.
Admittedly, there is some truth to what you claim, but let's not call those who are repulsed by Israeli aggression towards a captive population who are of a different faith, antisemitic. They have a right to air their feelings, too. That some here might hold such prejudicial feelings as you suggest should not strike you as odd; we a sampling of people from more than one country who may have developed different cultural identities and prejudices. I used to long to visit the middle east with all its history; now I could care less - the Holy Lands have become everything but Holy.
Considering Brandon and Rex had already corrected yathrib's overreaching statement, I see no reason to inject a barb. And yes, yathrib's comment about "Where's Jeff" was entirely unwarranted; he could PM Jeff and ask him directly without the intended disparagement.
No big deal. I'd just like to see us work together to improve the site, rather than help drive others we long have disagreed with, away.
And now a new post I've yet to read from yathrib...
yathrib » Tue Mar 03, 2015 4:31 pm wrote:These are not people who sit in front of their computers searching for hidden meanings in the latest JZ offering.
That may be so, but that's a far cry from your earlier assertion that anti-semitism is "inherent in the whole mindset" of conspiracy culture. As far as the millenial generation goes, I could care less about those looking for hidden meanings in JZ, Lady Gaga et. al., I'm more interested in the work of Storm Clouds Gathering or Zeitgeist. Maybe I'm just coming from a different orientation of what constitutes conspiracy culture. But it's certainly not in "the very DNA" of most people posting here to look at a given conundrum and conclude, "It must be ... THE JOOOZZZZ!"
Yes, seemslikeadream, I am so insulted, as should we all be. How dare you insinuate I don't have a life as I sit here in my parent's basement, jacking off to my computer? AHHH!!! Where's the tower?! Where's the gun?! Where's the tower?! Where's the gun?!
C'mon, Iamwhomiam, I think slad explained what was meant by that remark without further pontification being necessary.
no mention of any one else.....it was not about anyone else it was a simple statement about what I think Jeff is doing ....how many times do I have to explain a 5 word sentence ....quit the conspiracy theories Iamwhomiam...you are reading WAY too much into my simple reply to SOMEONE ELSE that has even said he took no offense ...it wasn't about you..it wasn't about anyone else...
yathrib asked about Jeff and I told him what I thought he was doing..that's fucking it ...drop it
and robertpaulsen you are the funniest man on the planet...
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Mazars and Deutsche Bank could have ended this nightmare before it started. They could still get him out of office. But instead, they want mass death. Don’t forget that.
Sometimes I think there is no hope that this site will ever improve. The comments were unnecessary. Mocking me helps RI? How? Please explain.
I've more than well enough explained the reasons for my comment. Seems some are so bored they need to seek excitement through insult. If you feel I'm being unnecessarily petty, your petty detector is off-target.
Yeah, Jeff has a life and that's why he doesn't post here any longer. Get a life, slad. You're RI's most prolific poster.
insult me go ahead and we all know you meant that as an insult no conspiracy needed
IT WAS NOT MEANT AS AN INSULT TO ANYONE SO SHUT THE FUCK UP ..HOW MANY TIMES TO I HAVE TO SAY IT..mind your own business I was not replying to you ...it was not meant as a reply to you ..I was answering a question about what I thought Jeff was doing THAT'S FUCKING IT...GET OVER IT..Jesus H. Christ
Mazars and Deutsche Bank could have ended this nightmare before it started. They could still get him out of office. But instead, they want mass death. Don’t forget that.
Hey, simple cooperation is more powerful than any lying lizard-person, dark accusation, or internet troll. Now, back to topic ... oops, I'm talking about the topic.
insult me all you want ...on your best day your insults couldn't hold a candle to the abuse I have received from other more prolific insulters here...you really don't both me at all ..
Yes, I did so you would see how foolish your comment appeared to me.
oops there it is....appeared to me...it's all on you
Mazars and Deutsche Bank could have ended this nightmare before it started. They could still get him out of office. But instead, they want mass death. Don’t forget that.
Iamwhomiam » Tue Mar 03, 2015 6:09 pm wrote:Sometimes I think there is no hope that this site will ever improve. The comments were unnecessary. Mocking me helps RI? How? Please explain.
It's called comedy. The point: to illustrate how your comments were unnecessary.
Well, kinda hard to miss that insult slad. But it's pretty weak for and Irishwoman. And being Irish, I know a weak insult when I read one.
Well I'm descended from a legendary Irish High King and I DID NOT see an insult there. But I AM seeing an Irish woman getting starting to get really pissed off NOW.
@iam - You are having a huge sense of humour failure here. Seriously, as I said there have been NO INSULTS delivered or intended by ANYONE in this thread. Not by myself, slad, yathrib or srp.
thanks yathrib for understanding my comment as it was meant ...a simple statement of what I thought Jeff was doing in reply to your question ..thankfully you did not read into it some wild conspiracy theory that I was insulting every member of this board by accusing them of not having a life....of course I would not do that ....of course I know I am a prolific poster ....that would be a really stupid statement coming from me of all people ...i may be a bit goofy but I sure ain't gonna insult everyone here with a 5 word sentence ......I've got one to many enemies already I don't need to make any more for some stupid reason
Mazars and Deutsche Bank could have ended this nightmare before it started. They could still get him out of office. But instead, they want mass death. Don’t forget that.
......I've got one to many enemies already I don't need to make any more for some stupid reason