I love comedy. Equal opportunities offensive works for me...
I’m not laughing at this.
I’ve heard it too many times from scared families. Seriously.
I’m not laughing at this.
I’ve heard it too many times from scared families. Seriously.
Another Saturday, another thread about antisemitism on the left...
On Wednesday an outspoken Jewish man said he’d leave the country if Corbyn got in due to fears for his family, and a Corbyn leaning political country made a joke about this, whipping his followers into frenzy.
On Wednesday an outspoken Jewish man said he’d leave the country if Corbyn got in due to fears for his family, and a Corbyn leaning political country made a joke about this, whipping his followers into frenzy.
The Jewish man was @Lord_Sugar, the commentator @OwenJones84.
Out of context, this could have nothing to do with antisemitism. For the thousands agreeing with Owen, many, as they’ve said, had no idea he was Jewish, just think he’s a #%*$. To those people, fine. No AS, obviously
Out of context, this could have nothing to do with antisemitism. For the thousands agreeing with Owen, many, as they’ve said, had no idea he was Jewish, just think he’s a #%*$. To those people, fine. No AS, obviously
But IN context, Alan Sugar, has echoed the voices of 40% of British Jews who’ve said they would seriously consider leaving if Corbyn was elected.
IN context 85% of British Jews (along with over 30%+ of others) have said they believe JC is an antisemite, and they worry about it.
IN context 85% of British Jews (along with over 30%+ of others) have said they believe JC is an antisemite, and they worry about it.
I don’t expect the general public to know this.
I do however, expect a Corbyn supporting political commentator to know this.
Corbyn’s @UKLabour is embroiled in massive controversy over institutionalised racism, and is currently being investigated by the police for Antisemitism.
I do however, expect a Corbyn supporting political commentator to know this.
Corbyn’s @UKLabour is embroiled in massive controversy over institutionalised racism, and is currently being investigated by the police for Antisemitism.
And when this was pointed out to @OwenJones84. He doubled down, played ignorant, asserted himself as unequivocally against racism, and then let his attack dogs do the work. As is the modus operandi time and time again with the current far left.
Amongst these attacks, were plenty of examples of blatant Antisemitism, unsolicited stuff about Israel, and continued cries of ‘smear’, ‘agenda,’ being a ‘puppet’ for a higher authority, and character assassinations, as those speaking out against AS have come to expect.
When calling out @OwenJones84, and the mob he inspired, I didn’t do it to defend Alan Sugar. I spoke to share anger felt by the Jewish community with the continued mishandling of @UKLabour’s antisemitism problem, its denial and its victim blaming.
Thank you to all the people messaging with support and empathy. If anyone’s reading this with dismay and anger wondering what you can do - be an active ally. The trolls and haters are loud, be louder. ❤️
*commentator, not country
