What does it mean to be anti-Semitic ??

Having a open mind is good. Calling names is not productive. New thread please !

[Al Swearengen]

KansasT wrote:

Godwin's law states :as an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving nazis or Hitler approaches one

Yes, I'm well aware of this "law", and I'd be the first to agree that in most cases it is applicable. However, in cases such as this one, where one of the parties has demonstrated a clear intent to elicit a gut-level visceral response using emotionally charged subject matter (trolling), especially subject matter involving Israel, Israelis, or Jews, such comparisons to Nazis and/or Hitler are not only appropriate, they are warranted. Here, let me break down what I just said into bite-sized chunks for everyone...if the jackboot fits, wear it!


Cichlid Man wrote:

Having an open mind is good, calling names is not productive

Well, I'll tell ya Cich, my mind stays open all the way up to the point where somebody starts in with the "Zionism" crap..it stays open until somebody starts insinuating that the Jews are hellbent on world domination..then my mind slams shut like a steel trap. These people have endured far too much scapegoating and suffering at the hands of small-minded malcontents on a centuries long witchhunt.

Isaac-Saxxon wrote:

Hey Al, are you a Jew? Yea I know you said you are a Christian but you could still be a Jew

I'm about as far from being Jewish as YOU can get, Isaac. But when the little Eichmanns of the world start spouting inflammatory nonsense, I immediately swap out my Christian Cross for the Star of David. I instantly convert to Judaism, at which point I become more Jewish than the most Jewed-up Jew who ever practiced Judaism in Judea.

Look people, I didn't enjoy this any more than any of you did, but I feel we all have a personal responsibility, no make that an obligation, to call guys like Isaac here out on the carpet when-ever and where-ever they erupt. Ok, I've said all I'm going to say on this subject. Isaac, no hard feelings..have a good weekend.

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by Al Swearengen

Yes, I'm well aware of this "law", and I'd be the first to agree that in most cases it is applicable. However, in cases such as this one, where one of the parties has demonstrated a clear intent to elicit a gut-level visceral response using emotionally charged subject matter (trolling)

True, the title of this thread was more of a statement than a question! Sir Isaac may very well be trolling... Surely it wouldn't be the first time. Please be careful not to take the bait to easily. I enjoy reading your posts Al, and would hate it if you got turned off to posting here. (but not this thread LOL)

Die Thread Die! LOL

[Al Swearengen]

Point taken. Thank you, Rhertz, I enjoy your posts as well. I'm here for the long haul...its just that this is one of my hot-button issues and I tend to get carried away.

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Sorry to hit your hot button. I know some of my points where not taken
in the way I ment them. I did read all your replys and do respect your
thoughts and opinions. I too will drop this subject and move on. You too
have a good weekend. There is one Judge not me or you but God Almighty !
I have NEVER been on a web site or a chat room ever that was a open
page to be written on. I have already learned alot. Thank you Al !

Isaac-Saxxon

[Snow Man]

That is a good question. We all share this planet and names are a way of placing us in groups or factions so we fight each other. I think the middle east
is a power keg waiting for its moment. I can not see the Hatfield's and McCoy's kissing a making up so that leaves the option of war then a peace treaty which is just a lull in war so they can fight some more. The land over there they are fighting for looks like a pile of sand and rock. Time has not made things better for them and war either. I think we all have some common blood or DNA in us and it would be nice to give peace a chance.
Snow Man

[rhertz]

Ok, I'll take a whack at this one. In my opinion any talk about wiping "the jews", "the zionists", or Israel off the map is anti-semitic. I don't know the history of the Semites, but often the conotation of a word changes over time to fit into current society and borders.

As for the Iranians, even though I do not wish them to have nukes, I don't want to see anyone "wiped off the map" except for those unfortunately enough to be working on a nuclear program. In that case, I am for knocking out their nuclear program today, even if it only buys us 5 more years to figure out what to do, or to develop better spy and defense technology. They way they have racheted up their rhetoric, it is almost like they want us to hit their nuke facilities. Begging for it. I wonder why?

[LateNight]

wow, now here's an old thread.. ol' Isaac and Al meet up for the first time Cool.

TGIF !!

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by LateNight

wow, now here's an old thread.. ol' Isaac and Al meet up for the first time Cool.

TGIF !!

TGIF Sir LN Was a baptism of fire from Ole Al and Joepole. It has been over a year and I still love to stir the pot. Thank you all for reading my post and thank you LN for your podcast and many other tech support. I like this thread it really makes a great point.
Rest easy this week Saints and regroup

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by LateNight

wow, now here's an old thread.. ol' Isaac and Al meet up for the first time Cool.

TGIF !!

You know we can agree do disagree here. TGIF alright !! Time flies on the board Isaac still crazy as ever and loving every minuet of it. Time for our great leader to have a party of some type. Crown and Sushi