Tucker Carlson film on George Soros is his latest antisemitic dog-whistle

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[–]Canbot 6 insightful - 4 fun6 insightful - 3 fun7 insightful - 4 fun -  (3 children)

Claims of antisemitism are nothing more than name calling. If you take them seriously you are a fool.

[–]AntarchomachusAnarchist 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

In this instance I agree with you Canbot. I was simply noting OP's concern for anti-semitism, and while recognizing his concern, was trying to make the point that criticizing Soros in this way does not in fact constitute anything that can be fairly called anti-semitism. I was trying specifically to show him the error of this thinking

[–]AXXA 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Thank you for your insightful dialog as always. Canbot almost seems to be claiming that antisemitism doesn't exist at all. This clearly is not true. I agree with you that criticizing Soros is valid given his actions and calling it antisemitism in order to shutdown the discussion is wrong. Philosophically I don't believe labeling speech as hate speech should ever be a valid reason to violate freedom of speech. It's too easy to apply the label and everybody will have different criteria.

[–]AntarchomachusAnarchist 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yes I definitely agree AXXA, I think 'hate speech' is kind of a dangerous concept that can quickly become 'speech I don't agree with'. People get emotional about this topic, its understandable, I have my triggering issues too believe me. I'm glad this a place where we can at least have these kind of conversations rather than banning everyone with 'unacceptable' beliefs.