On Thu, 2 May 2024 18:24:33 -0700, Michael Ejercito
https://ethicsalarms.com/2024/05/01/ethics-and-constitutional-dunces-the-320-house-members-mostly-republicans-who-voted-for-the-antisemitism-awareness-act/
Ethics and Constitutional Dunces: The 320 House Members (Mostly
Republicans) Who Voted for the Antisemitism Awareness Act
MAY 1, 2024 / JACK MARSHALL
Gook, you've been told before; just because an ape can type doesn't
mean anyone cares what it writes.
Assuming it even does its own typing.
You know, or should, that your conduct is unethical and outrageous when
it makes Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fl.) look good by comparison Gaetz voted
against HR 690, as every member of the House should have since it is
throbbingly unconstitutional on its face, no question, no argument, a
flat out First Amendment violation. Gaetz told his followers on
Twitter/X that he voted against the proposed legislation because it is a
ridiculous hate speech bill.
Antisemitism is wrong, but this legislation is written without regard
for the Constitution, common sense, or even the common understanding of
the meaning of words, he wrote. Bingo. The bill, in weasel words
remarkable even by recent Congressional standards, declares that
anti-Semitism is a violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and embraces an expansive definition of
the term adopted on May 26, 2016, by the IHRA, of which the United
States is a member, which definition has been adopted by the Department
of State; and
includes the [c]ontemporary examples of antisemitism
identified in the IHRA definition.
The IHRA definition includes examples of pure speech, and I would expect
Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as
hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of
antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or
their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious
facilities.
To guide IHRA in its work, the following examples may serve as
Manifestations might include the targeting of the state of Israel,
conceived as a Jewish collectivity. However, criticism of Israel similar
to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as
antisemitic. Antisemitism frequently charges Jews with conspiring to
harm humanity, and it is often used to blame Jews for why things go
wrong. It is expressed in speech, writing, visual forms and action, and
employs sinister stereotypes and negative character traits.
Contemporary examples of antisemitism in public life, the media,
schools, the workplace, and in the religious sphere could, taking into
Calling for, aiding, or justifying the killing or harming of Jews in the
name of a radical ideology or an extremist view of religion.
Making mendacious, dehumanizing, demonizing, or stereotypical
allegations about Jews as such or the power of Jews as collective such
as, especially but not exclusively, the myth about a world Jewish
conspiracy or of Jews controlling the media, economy, government or
other societal institutions.
Accusing Jews as a people of being responsible for real or imagined
wrongdoing committed by a single Jewish person or group, or even for
acts committed by non-Jews.
Denying the fact, scope, mechanisms (e.g. gas chambers) or
intentionality of the genocide of the Jewish people at the hands of
National Socialist Germany and its supporters and accomplices during
World War II (the Holocaust)
Accusing the Jews as a people, or Israel as a state, of inventing or
exaggerating the Holocaust.
Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel, or to the
alleged priorities of Jews worldwide, than to the interests of their own
nations.
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.
Applying double standards by requiring of it a behavior not expected or
demanded of any other democratic nation.
Using the symbols and images associated with classic antisemitism (e.g.,
claims of Jews killing Jesus or blood libel) to characterize Israel or
Israelis.
Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.
Holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the state of Israel.
Antisemitic acts are criminal when they are so defined by law (for
example, denial of the Holocaust or distribution of antisemitic
materials in some countries).
I bolded the most obviously unconstitutional examples above that are
made illegal by the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Thats right: its
every one of them.
The GOP majority is using the legislative process for virtue-signalling
and grandstanding while showing disregard for individual rights and
Constitutional protections. Its an abuse of power and process, and
anyone who voted for this monstrosity who doesnt realize it defies the
Bill of Rights is too ignorant to be in Congress.
I was amused to see that Rep. Jackson Lee, among the most prominent
Dunning-Kruger sufferers in the House, was one of the Democrats
sponsoring the bill, along with Rep. Stefanik, who knows better and
should be ashamed of herself.
All 320 House members who voted yes should. They disgrace the
Legislative Branch.
Anti-semitism is as American as apple pie. The reason you oppose it is
because you're not an American
Yup.
Indeed.
Yes.
Absolutely.
Right on, all counts.
Certainly.
Is there, any doubt?
Beyond, debate.
It's so, fucking obvious.
Like, totally.
It sure, is.
Damn, right!
Of, course.
Clearly.
Unequivocally.
Random, one-line drivel.
Me, too.
That is, right.
No doubt, about it.
You got, THAT right!
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https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3sTCuxtlf/?hl=en
Boedicea said about the gook: Actually, it is obvious
he's not all there. Most wannabes are short on IQ and
have severe mental problems. I have yet to see a post
from this cretin that makes sense. Usually, he just
does his "You are a Nazi........." and even *that* he
aped from some other imbecile. His other attempts at
posting in usenet usually consist of one line or even
one word drivel. IMO he's using the computer in the
therapy room of his local nutfarm.