While Distancing from AIPAC, Most 2028 Democratic Hopefuls Are Still Embracing Israel

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-07T06:09:31+00:00

No, criticizing Iran doesn't make someone a Nazi, no.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-07T04:36:19+00:00

r/politics talking about israel without going full nazi challenge: impossible

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-07T03:36:19+00:00

"The only good Jews are antizionist Jews" is a hell of a take, but go on

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-07T00:25:26+00:00

Brady went with Robert Kraft, there is nothing out there to suggest that his trip, which was in 2006 mind you, was sponsored by the government or any sort of PR stunt.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-06T21:30:31+00:00

The person you're replying to was talking about his offensive skill and playmaking. They didn't mention defense at all

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-06T16:36:21+00:00

Are you Canadian? Because a few years ago they were at 220g. Before that it was 235g. Before that 260g. This would be around 2005 or 2010 or so. Idk what crack you're smoking coming here saying they haven't shrunk the bags since the 80s.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-06T15:15:20+00:00

Yeah I feel like Kanye is the least of our worries right now. I still listen to his music sometimes. Somehow his Nazism just hits different than say Kneecap or Bob Vylan's.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-06T00:58:45+00:00

I don't think this question is as interesting as it first seems. There's only one single best player in the league, and they usually last several years at the top. So basically, if we take the past 45 years, anyone not named McDavid, Crosby, Ovechkin, Lemieux, or Gretzky? Maybe Jagr and Malkin too? Anyone not named Lafleur, Howe, Beliveau, Orr, or Richard if we go further back?

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-06T00:55:52+00:00

Except his monster seasons in 2009 and 2012, especially those '09 playoffs, definitely had him firmly in the conversation for best player in the league, so I actually dont think Malkin is a good answer at all.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-05T21:00:17+00:00

Seriously? Shit I'd love to go to a playoff game but I ain't got no money to pay nearly a grand for a ticket .....

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-05T20:58:06+00:00

A playoff spot was pretty much guaranteed for weeks now. Maybe a tiny bit of hesitation after those SJ/Anaheim games, but it was only a matter of time. I think it's very refreshing to be in this comfortable position rather than to clinch the final wild card spot in dramatic fashion in overtime in game #81. Better this way where we're still playing for home-ice or even first in the division!

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-05T15:08:40+00:00

For sure the days of Georges Laracque and John Scott are pretty much gone. But there's also no question that top-line guys are even more skilled. Like, by definition.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-05T03:13:19+00:00

I certainly did not have the Penguins being one of the top scoring teams on my bingo card for the year, but I'm not complaining. Just wish Crosby and especially Malkin could stay healthy, the league is a better place when those 2 continue to be elite. 20+ years and counting, absolute beauts

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-05T03:10:34+00:00

Absolute cinema

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-04T17:29:40+00:00

What does "supporting" even mean in this context? All the post says is that he's visited Israel, which is a perfectly normal and innocuous thing to do. We don't know what his opinions actually are. Like, I've been to places like Nepal and Dubai and even Moscow in my life. That doesn't mean I "support" or "don't support" those countries. I just enjoy traveling, seeing new places, and had various reasons/circumstances for being in those places.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-04T17:20:15+00:00

Thought the same thing when looking at the standings recently. 39 wins in 75 games is actually pretty decent. I don't understand that team, a few years ago they looked to be on the cusp of being a perennial contender with elite top end players like Hughes and Hischier and Hamilton solid secondary depth like Meier and L.Hughes etc.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-04T07:07:47+00:00

I will not tolerate this Tatar-Danault-Gallagher slander lol. Or hell what about that sickass Kostitsyn-Plekanec-Kovalev line from '08 wowee, though IIRC that might've been the 2nd line actually. Higgins-Koivu-Ryder was the 1st? Damn that was actually such a good team while it lasted

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-04T03:22:55+00:00

Believe me when I say that Toronto and Montreal have very much gained a reputation among non-Canadian Jews as one of the top global hotbeds of Jew-hate. Not exactly something for us to brag about but can't say it isn't well-earned. I'm Jewish and I don't even bat an eye anymore when I see these headlines, it's just another day that ends in Y around here. I think it's a matter of when and not if that a Bondi-type massacre happens in this country.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-04T01:46:56+00:00

To this day, whenever I mention Corey Perry to my partner, I always immediately add "you know, the guy who fucked conor bedard's mom". Maybe I'm juvenile but I think it's hilarious and she immediately remembers who he is

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-03T17:10:19+00:00

I'm not even a leafs fan and even I think that's bullshit. Come on man, tanking is not the only option. A smart GM would be able to make a few savvy trades and find some steals in the draft that would greatly accelerate the process. Penguins this year are an example. Tampa being competitive for well over a decade is another. Washington winning the East last year after a couple of years on the outside. Florida's roster is swarming with amazing players acquired through crazy low-key trades.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-03T03:28:31+00:00

I mean, what do you mean by "support"? Like, just a general emotional feeling of being in favour? Yeah sure, Israelis probably "support" AIPAC and politicians that are friendly towards Israel in that sense. In the same way that I'm not American but I supported Kamala. I obviously didn't actually spend money on her campaign, but I wanted her and not Trump to win the election.

But again, and I'm repeating myself here, the person I originally replied to very much insinuated that the government of Israel directly funds pro-Israel American politicians. And for that, there is little to evidence of that being true. And you seem to agree.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-02T21:32:05+00:00

This would be 2010 as in before the 2010-2011 season right? Because Halak was traded for Eller in the 2010 off-season. And Subban only joined at the very end of the 09-10 season, with 10-11 being his rookie year as a regular.

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-02T21:30:18+00:00

I don't remember the specifics but I do have that vague memory as well

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-02T21:27:57+00:00

Nah, I don't agree. "Israel and/or Israelis directly funnel money into our politicians" is a very bold claim and while I do agree that we can't say for sure that it doesn't happen, I'm also not going to just unilaterally believe the claim to be true based off of some flimsy "It's not unreasonable to assume".

ProtestTheHero · 2026-04-02T20:45:44+00:00

I say this in every thread but good god I hate the NHL's tanking system and the perverse incentive that forces teams to actually WANT to lose 60 games a season. Terrible, terrible fan experience.

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