I am writing regarding a problem on Indymedia UK. We are all aware that racists try to abuse Indymedia on a daily basis. But this

problem is extraordinary. This time the racist material is being published and defended from within Indymedia.

Two moderators have left the UK project over this issue. But it seems that no one else has the guts to tackle the problem.

We therefore extend and open invitation to confront racism on Indymedia UK. If you do not have the time to engage the problem

directly it would be helpful if you could lodge you support for our open letter which you can find here along with more detailed

background information:

http://azvsas.blogspot.com/

Thank you!

Anti-Zionists against Anti-Semitism

oh yeah, I thought you assholes were jerking off again. Onto the IMC again if this what you think is 'anti-Semitic"? From your own links....

"examples of anti-semitism could include:

Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the existence of a state of Israel is a racist endeavour."

And THIS is what's got your panties in a wad?

Incredible.

I'm so fucking tired of this two-faced " Self- Determination" which is only determination to cleans Palestine of their native inhabitants for "greater Israel".

Why is this person quoting Engage? Is there an Engage comment hidden???

We're anti-Zionists!

These dyed in the wool Jew hating racists just can't help themselves. Racism is determined by those of us on the recieving end, not you, the perpetrators.

Resorting to polemic mantras is not an answer.

Zionists are the anti-Jew.

Zionism is the figleaf of 'Self-Dertermination" over the mass graves of the former inhabitants of Palestine.

They shame all Jews.

These dyed in the wool Jew hating racists just can't help themselves. Racism is determined by those of us on the recieving end, not you, the perpetrators.

If you've heard it before then why does it bother you?

Aside from the truth being painful, that is.

Why not scream ANTI-SEMITISM a bit louder?

If a tree falls and no one cares cause the tree is rotten, does anyone hear it?

http://www.yale.edu/yiisa/workingpaper/hirsh/David%20Hirsh%20YIISA%20Working%20Paper1.pdf



Excellent analysis:

Most accounts which understand antisemitism to be a pressing or increasing phenomenon

in contemporary Europe rely on the premise that this is connected to a rise in anti-

Zionism. Theorists of a ‘new antisemitism’ often understand anti-Zionism to be a new

form of appearance of an underlying antisemitism. On the other side, skeptics understand

antiracist anti-Zionism to be entirely distinct from antisemitism and they often understand

efforts to bring the two phenomena together as a political discourse intended to delegitimize

criticism of Israeli policy. The project of this work is to investigate the

relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zionism, since understanding this central

relationship is an important part of understanding contemporary antisemitism.

One good definition of anti-Semitism is taking a trait that is universal and singling out only the Jews for criticism in relation to that trait. For example, in the 1920's, then Harvard President A. Lawrence Lowell decided that the number of Jews admitted to Harvard should be substantially reduced because "Jews cheat." When a distinguished alumnus of Harvard, Judge Learned Hand, pointed out to President Lowell that Protestants also cheat, Lowell responded, "You're changing the subject, we're talking about Jews." The same thing occurs in the debate over divestiture. When opponents of the divestment effort point out that other countries in the Middle East have far worse human rights records, proponents of divestiture respond, "You're changing the subject; we're talking about the Jewish state." That is international anti-Semitism writ large.

One good definition of anti-Semitism is taking a trait that is universal and singling out only the Jews for criticism in relation to that trait. For example, in the 1920's, then Harvard President A. Lawrence Lowell decided that the number of Jews admitted to Harvard should be substantially reduced because "Jews cheat." When a distinguished alumnus of Harvard, Judge Learned Hand, pointed out to President Lowell that Protestants also cheat, Lowell responded, "You're changing the subject, we're talking about Jews." The same thing occurs in the debate over divestiture. When opponents of the divestment effort point out that other countries in the Middle East have far worse human rights records, proponents of divestiture respond, "You're changing the subject; we're talking about the Jewish state." That is international anti-Semitism writ large.

who said this?

"You're changing the subject; we're talking about the Jewish state."

you did, just now. It's about the fraud, lying , murder and genocide of the Palestinian people. Under a thick blanket of false "Jewishness".

Even portland has taken this garbage post into the compost bin.

Wiser than the 'editorial' faction of LA IMC who ignore the report buttons.

Nazism is nothing but self-determination for the Aryan people in their ancient homeland.

Just gotta shout down those Jews,eh?

Well racists, nothing will ever stop me from speaking truth to power. You can censor Jewish voices and delete Jewish posts, typical fascist behavior, but eventually the truth will win out.

Only a rat zionist would involve 'Jews' into their genocide.

Zionists are racist assholes who think they're better than the people of Palestine, while screaming about being Jews.

Zionists never follow the Mosaic code.

They:

Murder

Steal

Lie.

See? These haters just HAVE to shout a Jew down. It infuriates them that Jews have the right to free speech also. I know that you are calling names because you'd prefer to do harm. Typical racists.

Can't you just hear these wack doodles gnashing their teeth?