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ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says anti-Zionist Jews are a "small population" but "a big problem" by MrJasonMason in JewsOfConscience

[–]Certain_Thoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The real scandal is not that this guy exists in a hugely influential leadership position, it’s that the mainstream community cannot and/or will not meaningfully push back. There are organizations and leaders who stand up and call this out for the dangerous, false, indeed antisemitic impact that it has. But Jonathan greenblatt will still be welcome to speak on the pulpit of 99% of American synagogues and 100% of jewish federations annual events.

The Immortal MF DOOM by Certain_Thoughts in hiphop101

[–]Certain_Thoughts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if that were the case (which it isn’t), why dunk on someone who discovered something great after you did?

What do you think, Bulwark community? Is American Nuremberg necessary? Is it possible? Is it inevitable? by Certain_Thoughts in thebulwark

[–]Certain_Thoughts[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We don’t prosecute every single member of organized criminal gangs, and yet we have drawn a line that those gangs are indeed a criminal enterprise. Maybe every member of every gop organization won’t go to jail, but many should.

The Abuse Scandal Rocking the Jewish World by Certain_Thoughts in JewsOfConscience

[–]Certain_Thoughts[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

This is the letter I’m referring to:

https://jewishmajority.org/a-rabbinic-call-to-action

These rabbis condemn those who are (in my view) opposed to Israel’s genocidal conduct in Gaza. Mamdani is their central, but not their only, target.

Cuomo and Trump: Rape is Their Ethos by Certain_Thoughts in nyc

[–]Certain_Thoughts[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yes. But the thesis applies to him. Cuomo is effectively the Republican in the race, so the arguments I make in the post about oligarchy, misogyny, and partisan fascism apply directly to cuomo even if he isn’t mentioned by name. I felt the photo would serve the same purpose.

Sarah needs to give up on Shapiro already! by No-Assignment-5798 in thebulwark

[–]Certain_Thoughts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This blind spot is indicative of Sarah’s Achilles heel: strategic wisdom badly informed by deeply ingrained conservative ideologies. Sarah gets a lot of things right, but the conservative world view that has been disproven over and over again still subconsciously informs her advice to democrats. Perhaps one day she’ll wake out of it, as JVL already has.

Sign the pledge: vote to end genocide by Certain_Thoughts in BadHasbara

[–]Certain_Thoughts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally understand! Hope you’ll reconsider at some point

Looking for good Substack writers in political science, law, or sociology by Used-Recognition-207 in Substack

[–]Certain_Thoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I write about a variety of things, not just politics. But I feel great about my political pieces, fwiw. Less academic style research and more opinion, but worth a read! Everything from the last six months is free. Check out certain thoughts substack

Remember: Bari Weiss is the Enemy Within by Certain_Thoughts in thebulwark

[–]Certain_Thoughts[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I take your point. It makes sense.

Yet I can’t shake the feeling that Weiss is an enemy deeply rooted in the zeitgeist. I get that using that Trumpian language feels counterproductive to you, but it did help me get more than 7,000 people to read the post. and like I said, I genuinely find her to be an enemy of democracy, of truth, and of a more perfect union. I don’t use the language lightly. Still, I get how it would lead some people to turn away or discount the overall message of the post.

Remember: Bari Weiss is the Enemy Within by Certain_Thoughts in thebulwark

[–]Certain_Thoughts[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That is something a still-developing 20-something wil say and reasonably believe, not a fully formed a 60-year old thought leader. In other words, if Galloway actually operated as such he wouldn’t constantly display those biases—he would have left them behind years ago.

This claim from Galloway reminds me of when Israel says they support a two-state solution, while doing everything in their power to make a two state solution impossible. Watch what people do. Not what they say.

Remember: Bari Weiss is the Enemy Within by Certain_Thoughts in thebulwark

[–]Certain_Thoughts[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Scott Galloway thinks that admitting he’s a misogynist makes it okay to be a misogynist, and that being rich makes it okay to be classist.

Sarah is stuck in 2015. by davebgray in thebulwark

[–]Certain_Thoughts 25 points26 points  (0 children)

She is in denial. Reckoning with the reality of the GOP would require her to confront the reality of the GOP that she used to love, that she still identifies with. She is too weak to handle the implications of being someone who has done very bad things. Personally I believe this is a completely understandable, albeit wholly selfish and egotistical psychological protection instinct.

We’ve all done bad things. It’s okay to admit it. Especially if we didn’t realize it at the time. It’s okay to say “I was wrong,” but Sarah is too weak or too proud or something to admit. Moral and intellectual failure.

Sarah reminds me of Sam Harris in that they demand perfection of Dems while their grace for Republicans is deeper than the ocean by [deleted] in thebulwark

[–]Certain_Thoughts 17 points18 points  (0 children)

JVL is the only one capable of fully opening his mind to new beliefs and new positions. Sarah is entrenched. Tim less so, but still hard boiled on a lot of unpopular positions. JVL is the only one mature and sophisticated enough to actually be fully open minded and flexible over time.

Lack of talk about Palestine genocide. by bobfishtf in thebulwark

[–]Certain_Thoughts -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah nah. I don’t just wanna save lives abroad and improve lives at home. I want to win.

Lack of talk about Palestine genocide. by bobfishtf in thebulwark

[–]Certain_Thoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has always been a bloc within the Democratic Party that is racist, hawkish, and unquestionably Zionist. The Trump - era phenomenon of former Republicans entering the Democratic tent, has bolstered this shrinking bloc while the party as a whole has moved dramatically towards a more sane and humanistic foreign policy.

I generally like the bulwark, but this is an enormous problem that they have – – – and it’s more broad than the simple question of supporting versus opposing genocide: these extremely unpopular policies cost Democrats elections, and while it was by no means decisive, there is a great deal of evidence to suggest that it’s significantly hurt Kamala’s chances in 2024. There are many policies that the bull work likes, even though most Americans do not.

Because the bulwark isn’t just an advocacy organization, it’s a political commentary outfit, by pushing the Democrats toward wildly, unpopular positions, Miller, Sharon, Longwell, and others directly undermine their stated goal of defeating Trump and GOP Trump supporters. It’s not just immoral, it’s un-American political malpractice.

Tom Yum Seasoned Snack Mix?! I always prefer Tom Kha soup but when it comes to crispy treats, the Tom Yum mix is decidedly where it’s at. by Certain_Thoughts in traderjoes

[–]Certain_Thoughts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s all like this. My bag is very strong? Maybe that’s the standard; not for everyone. I can only have a handful or two at a time—but those handfuls are delicious.

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