AIBU to say the Green Party has an antisemitism problem?

[Aislyn]

I said this in a conversation and got an interesting reaction.

I’m basing it on repeated examples of Green Party candidates and members sharing conspiracy theories about zionists, downplaying antisemitism, or even justifying attacks on Israeli civilians. That goes way beyond normal criticism of Israel.

I’m not saying every supporter is antisemitic, but there does seem to be a pattern with some of their people, and I don’t think it’s unreasonable to call that out. Notably, many of the people who have come out with these views are still party members.

A friend said I was smearing the party and that this is just pro-Palestinian views being misrepresented.

Am I being unreasonable to call it an antisemitism problem?

What a bizarre question. No, seeing racial slurs doesn't make a person with decent morals feel good. How does it make you feel?

Agreed with this, but apparently we aren't allowed to use the term Islamist, even in it's correct usage, as it offends some members here.

In case anyone was in and doubt that Anti-Semitic language leads to violence, here is sadly yet another example:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3ve2nr60xzt

The outcome could have been even worse , if not for the quick action of Shomrim.

'The person calling me antisemitic is just being paid by the Jews to say that'

LOL

Obviously their vetting is inadequate, given the examples you posted for me.

That won’t last long, it’s not a convincing argument anyway.

Not really an argument is it? Just a personal attack to hide from the fact nobody has been able to actually counter @Aislyn's original post.

Luckily I didn't see it.. it's interesting that all the opposers have to offer are personal attacks and vitriol. No one has read the information provided and explained why I am unreasonable with a coherent argument.

The unhinged hatred amongst a certain portion of the population, as illustrated here by some repeatedly deleted posters, might even border on humour as it is so unreasonable, if it were not for the real life consequences of their bigoted words.

No, it was the PP that made that connection for Israel and other nations.
There’s too much conflation, and imo it’s being done deliberately to shut down proper discussion.

Usually, I try not to patronise, condescend or be rude to people. But you do you, too.

The Green Party has an anti-sanity problem.

😂

Did you go to any local Labour meetings under Corbyn's leadership, I did as I had before and the very nature of them changed.

Jewish MP's again and again raised concerns that were dismissed again and again all in the public domain as are the many spoken and written concerns of the direction of the Labour party went under Corbyn and now the Green party

And today we have a terrorist attack on two Jewish men in London the fear is real, the attacks are real and the growing antisemitism is real and one many of the left of politics either ignore as its their gain or support

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/jewish-councillor-heckled-hissed-during-28750419.amp

This reminds me of incidents such as this. A Jewish councillor was hissed at to replicate the gas chambers of the Holocaust in an attempt to intimidate him, in a council meeting. What a world we live in.

Oh look, another one:

(2) Steve Cooke on X: "Green Party candidate Tina Ion condemns "discriminatory language" and explains how, if elected to Newcastle City Council, she will have a "zero tolerance policy for anyone who uses harassment and bullying". Some may view these noble sentiments as incompatible with her also https://t.co/G9TTIwfA9w" / X

Ah. I purposely didn't use the phrase "you do you" because it really is condescending.

Glad to hear you strive not to be patronising, condescending and rude. Why don't you give not being racist a shot while you're at it?

???

What have I said that in ANY way indicates I have a racist bone in my body?

Do you not?

Apologies.

Aislyn that is shocking

but I am not in the least bit surprised to read about such blatant anti semitism

how the hell has it got to this

The real danger is that we live in a world where such acts are normalised, and even justified and encouraged. It is very worrying. I am not seeing enough allies showing concern.