soulhalshall
Youth team star
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Post by soulhalshall on Jun 26, 2020 6:43:57 GMT
I think it was a difficult moment for Starmer because it is very important for him to be strong and to be seen to be strong with anti-Semitism (I don't believe Corbyn is anti-Semitic though). In isolation I would say that an explanation and apology from RLB would have been enough but given the past criticism I can understand why Starmer felt he had to do it. That said, I don't think the idea is anti-Semitic and as above criticism of Israel for its barbarism is often too quickly called out as anti-Semitism which is reductive.
Equally, Starmer is holding his staff to far higher standards than Johnson who has allowed so much to fester among the Tories (and advisors) who know they can get away with anything.
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moose
Youth team substitute
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Post by moose on Jun 27, 2020 18:34:04 GMT
I am not sure I would class it as racist, but it appears to be another example of insinuating anti-Israeli sentiment, whether its justified or not. Creating an atmosphere of fear to speak out against the Israeli state is a mistake. Everyone is now walking on egg shells when there is a need for solidarity with Palestinians who are faced with Israel's annexation of parts of the West Bank this summer. I think it seems pretty reasonable to require people to have some evidence before passing off rumours as facts.
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shubs
Reserve team substitute
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Racism
Jun 27, 2020 20:42:29 GMT
Post by shubs on Jun 27, 2020 20:42:29 GMT
Just leaving this here. Watch this video. Even more poignant now than when it was written. The Redskins were a top band. Saw them many times back in the day.
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Post by sheffyoos on Jun 28, 2020 20:58:45 GMT
Just leaving this here. Watch this video. Even more poignant now than when it was written. The Redskins were a top band. Saw them many times back in the day. What a tune Shubs! I was lucky enough to see The Redskins at The Leadmill and Sheffield University around 86/87. There used to be a pub just along from the Leadmill called dodgers. Chris Dean was in there holding court. Great times. I've got 2 Vinyl albums framed and hung on the wall at home. SLF - Inflammable Material. The Redskins - Neither Washington Nor Moscow.
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