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In reply to the discussion: New York Times confirms Israel using dogs to rape. [View all]TheRickles
(3,528 posts)43. By which they mean that one of their most esteemed journalists, Nicholas Kristof, has written in detail about this story
(it's in the linked Substack article by Owen Jones)
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So how do you make decisions about whether any given allegation is true, if you weren't there to witness it first hand?
TheRickles
12 hrs ago
#112
If testimony by victims is just an "allegation", then how can any event be confirmed?
TheRickles
5 hrs ago
#115
I've said for years: Israel allows anti-Semitism to be wrapped in policy and politics rather than straight bigotry.
AZLD4Candidate
Tuesday
#29
I think they meant that the existence of Israel lets people be antisemitic
EdmondDantes_
Tuesday
#45
By which they mean that one of their most esteemed journalists, Nicholas Kristof, has written in detail about this story
TheRickles
Tuesday
#43
An Op-Ed opinion column does not equal a NYT confirmation of the truth of the reports. n/t
Coventina
Tuesday
#61
Very true. But it lends a bit more heft to the notion that the story is valid, all things considered.
TheRickles
Tuesday
#65
Turns out there was an asterisk next to the phrase "Never Again*" with regards to Israel.
Crowman2009
Tuesday
#18
That's because a few of the initial storys were debunked (see link), so many believed all that followed was BS
krawhitham
Tuesday
#52
All you have to do is scroll through this entire post and you will see many dismiss what the Palestinians said.
Eko
Wednesday
#96
Well they have been accused of perversion and subversion for well over two thousand years
sarisataka
Tuesday
#62
Wondering how other Islamic nations are going to respond to this. I have no problem with anything they decide to do.
NoMoreRepugs
Tuesday
#41
Even if it's absolutely true, still wouldn't justify an unlimited response
EdmondDantes_
Tuesday
#72
I would view this report with caution. There are conflicting reports. Use discretion when sharing on other sites.
Joinfortmill
Tuesday
#58
So many responses of I will wait for confirmation or some such reminds me of the movie Jaws
Beringia
Tuesday
#88