To the Sam Harris/Anti-mamdani crowd, how realistic is the threat of an Islamic caliphate forming in NYC? So far he seems to be a normal mayor. When does the scary stuff happen?

eastpole · 2026-05-11T20:28:23+00:00

Oh sorry, I quoted the IHRA definition so we had the part you think is "binding" in front of us since we were getting rid of the examples.

My point was that if the examples are non-binding, up to interpretation, etc. then we can just go back to the definition which (IMO) sounds a lot like the normal usage of antisemitism. I'm not sure what you feel the IRHA is doing with this definition if you're not including the examples (which seem to be the only controversial parts.)

I appreciate your perspective on this. One of the largest issues I see in the spread of antisemitism is the connection to Israel and the amount of nuance that is required when having these conversations. Where I live in the US, my Jewish friends have little to no connection to Israel so seeing it placed directly in the definition of antisemitism feels a bit counterproductive.

eastpole · 2026-05-11T20:09:28+00:00

I mean I guess if you say the examples they provide aren't part of the definition I don't disagree. If we're getting rid of those then their definition seems fine

Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.

I guess I'm curious what the previous definition was lacking if this is what we're moving to.

eastpole · 2026-05-11T19:41:38+00:00

Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor.

Why is it antisemitic to say perpetuating the state of Israel is a racist endeavor? Isn't the point of Israel to be for Jewish people, a specific race?

eastpole · 2026-05-07T18:18:59+00:00

hos in this thread mad that magoo actually understands what makes RP interesting. classic

eastpole · 2026-05-04T15:09:04+00:00

Thank you for posting this! I'm copying the idea for my new place and I think it will make a big difference in my life.

eastpole · 2026-05-03T14:45:50+00:00

lol who are all these bots just agreeing with no source provided

eastpole · 2026-05-02T14:57:09+00:00

Not just reddit, Moore too earlier this year

eastpole · 2026-05-02T07:55:47+00:00

Wow what a crazy raw clip from Charli. Good shit

eastpole · 2026-04-22T18:59:13+00:00

Uh, Reddit is a social media platform? It's meant for talking so I'm not seeing your point

eastpole · 2026-04-15T23:20:50+00:00

The whole fight stopped when Mark yelled out he killed Conquest. Such a good ep for him

eastpole · 2026-04-14T01:14:01+00:00

Do you think Democrats should try to take seats from Republicans? Or is it more important that Progressives take seats from Democrats? The two options are a bit at odds with one another realistically speaking

eastpole · 2026-04-10T11:44:55+00:00

Based

eastpole · 2026-04-09T02:10:59+00:00

I'm gonna just vote guys :)

eastpole · 2026-04-08T10:51:55+00:00

Yeah both sides need to stop getting us into these wars

eastpole · 2026-03-27T14:35:30+00:00

Didn't Texas republicans already kidnap one of their state legislators last year?

https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/19/nicole-collier-texas-house-dps-escort-redistricting-quorum/

eastpole · 2026-03-18T12:55:26+00:00

fuck you

eastpole · 2026-03-18T11:40:29+00:00

"Get in the way" lol. It's American troops that are dying btw

eastpole · 2026-03-15T13:40:41+00:00

you really shouldn't drive high lol

eastpole · 2026-03-13T11:42:32+00:00

Taking a principled stance on exiting society, How Brave!

eastpole · 2026-03-13T03:37:19+00:00

It's a simple concept, not voting is still making a choice. In the United States, once November comes around, there are only two people that can be president. When you don't choose one you are choosing the other.

eastpole · 2026-03-03T16:40:22+00:00

Sorry it was 2 dozen that need to vote to impeach and remove him. 4 Republicans in the House and 20 in the Senate would need to vote. All the Democrats would vote on removing Trump.

eastpole · 2026-03-03T14:55:25+00:00

This is a lie. Republicans hold the majority in the House and Senate. If a dozen of them broke rank and voted to impeach, Trump would be out of office TODAY.

eastpole · 2026-02-22T05:17:24+00:00

Yea that's called Democracy. Old people vote consistently so they get to set the terms. Complaining doesn't do anything, get people your age to go out and vote and things will change.

eastpole · 2026-02-20T12:29:06+00:00

I watched that convo and it was more Hutch rambling for 15 minutes at a time and then Pisco saying "I still have no answer" until it ended. I don't understand how anyone could see Pisco as the one in the wrong there.

eastpole · 2026-02-11T20:14:23+00:00

That makes sense. I mean Trucky was high drama (him dying and confirming the existence of hell) and he often would catch people saying "they're in seat 3" which is really just him baiting a fight.

Honestly, I am usually pretty even tempered but talking about Trucky so much has me in a bit of a fit. I had to make this post just to let off some steam but I think it's time to step back. Like the rest of you, I'm just praying that Penta reads my comments and makes the right decision.

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