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Talk:Ecstasy

2007-12-16T01:11:42Z

PolyPartisan: New page: I thought I'd mention the research being conducted into the possible uses of MDMA in treating PTSD, especially veterans. I also mentioned the potential for neurotoxcity. (~~~~)

I thought I'd mention the research being conducted into the possible uses of MDMA in treating PTSD, especially veterans. I also mentioned the potential for neurotoxcity. ([[User:PolyPartisan|PolyPartisan]] 20:11, 15 December 2007 (EST))

Ecstasy

2007-12-16T01:09:46Z

PolyPartisan:

'''Methylenedioxymethamphetamine''' (commonly abbreviated MDMA), which is widely referred to as '''Ecstasy''', is a psychedelic drug that is illegal in the [[United States]]. It is considered to be a stimulant. It is usually taken in pill form, although it can also be snorted. By releasing stored serotonin, MDMA creates an intense feeling of happiness. Repeated use can cause neurotoxcity.

Recently, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has recieved FDA-approval for research into the possible benefits of MDMA in the treatment of post tramautic stress disorder. Such research could greatly benefit American veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.<ref>http://www.maps.org/mdma/</ref>

[http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/atod/od_ecstasy.htm] MDMA is heavily associated with "rave" culture.

==Effects of MDMA==
MDMA dramatically increases one's [[heart]] rate and can affect memory, the body's ability to regulate temperature, and lead to [[depression]], anxiety, and sleep problems, nausea, dehydration/headstroke, among other things. [http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/ecstasy.html] It produces a euphoric "high" that lasts several hours by releasing norepinephrine, but depression and a general feeling of malaise are a frequent result once the high wears off.
[[Category:Illegal substances]]

Talk:Robert Mugabe

2007-12-16T01:00:02Z

PolyPartisan:

I changed "president" to "repressive dictator" to make this entry more in line with this site's commandments. That's what we did for Hugo Chavez, after all. ([[User:PolyPartisan|PolyPartisan]] 20:00, 15 December 2007 (EST))

lol, sometimes vandalism is funny--[[User:DemocraticSocialist|DemocraticSocialist]] 20:40, 23 May 2007 (EDT)

Robert Mugabe

2007-12-16T00:57:28Z

PolyPartisan:

[[Image:Robert-Mugabe(AP).jpg‎ |right]]

'''Robert Mugabe''' has been the repressive dictator of [[Zimbabwe]] since December 31, 1987. Zimbabwe is the former [[British]] Colony known as [[Rhodesia]]. <ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/zi.html</ref> He violently oppresses anyone who opposes his government. He has cracked down on dissidents and violently seized farms from white (and many black) farm owners. A black nationalist, he eventually established one-party rule in his country, becoming Executive President of Zimbabwe in 1987 with his [[Marxism|Marxist]] "Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front" (ZANU-PF).<ref>http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9054151/Robert-Mugabe</ref>

In his 27 years in power, he has gone from the poster boy for the "New Africa", ruled by educated, democratic leaders, to the bottom of the heap. Under his rule the health and well-being of his people have dropped dramatically, with his arbitrary arrests and torture of anyone considered to be an opponent. According to the World Health Organization, Zimbabwe has the world’s shortest life expectancy - 37 years for men and 34 for women. It also has the greatest percentage of orphans (about 25%, says UNICEF) and the worst annual inflation rate (1,281% as of last month). He last allowed an election in 2002 but “won” only after having his leading opponent arrested for treason.

Mugabe came into power with the help of China and North Korea. The UK and the UN did nothing, as Rhodesia fought off a Communist-backed attack supported by not only China and North Korea but the Soviet Union and East Germany as well.{{fact}}

The son of a village carpenter, Mugabe was trained as a teacher in a Roman Catholic mission.

== Fast Facts ==

*Date of Birth 21/02/1924
*Place of Birth Kutama Mission, Zvimba
*Country of Residence Zimbabwe
*Nationality Zimbabwean
*Father's Name Gabriel Mugabe
*Mother's Name Bona Shonhiwa
*Spouse's Name Grace Marufu
*Marriage Date 00/08/1996
*Children 2 son(s) 1 daughter(s)
*School Kutuma Mission School

== Education ==

*Bachelor of Arts University of Fort Hare Education 1951
*Bachelor of Science University of London - UOL Economics
*Master of Science University of South Africa Economics
*Bachelor of Law University of South Africa
*Master of Laws University of South Africa
*Bachelor of Administration University of South Africa
*Bachelor of Education University of South Africa
<ref>http://www.whoswhosa.co.za/Pages/profilefull.aspx?IndID=3562</ref>

== References ==
<references/>
[[Category:Dictators]]

Talk:Anti-Semitism

2007-12-16T00:56:31Z

PolyPartisan: /* Discussion */

==Discussion==
Jimmy Carter is branded anti-semitic for his alleged views on Israel, yet accusing Nixon of anti-semitism for his use of the word "kike" is considered "unfair?" That goes beyond the realm of expressing a conservative viewpoint. That's simply a contradiction of logic. --[[User:PolyPartisan]] 19:55, 15 December 2007 (EDT)

Gotta say, the idea that antisemitism is "the driving force behind the anti-Iraq War movement" is crap, and to promote that idea here is irresponsible.--[[User:WJThomas|WJThomas]] 14:07, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:The cites on the page say so. And not just the anti-War movement, the 9/11 Truthers, too. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 14:14, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::The cites may say so but it's still crap. For the vast majority of Americans opposed either to the war in general or to the way it's been conducted, it has nothing to do with Israel. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 14:17, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:::Mel Gibson expressed it all. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 14:21, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::I'm not allowed to engage in discussions, so I won't tell you what I think--unless asked.[[User:palmd001|PalMD]][[User_talk:palmd001|talk]] 14:23, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Please express a thoughtful and non-sarcastic opinion on the topic, Peter. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 14:29, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

The relevance of Mel Gibson escapes me entirely. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 14:24, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

When he was arrested for a DUI he stated that all the wars were caused by Jews. And personally, I'm anti war, but not anti Jew (grandma would kill me). [[User:Czolgolz|Czolgolz]] 15:45, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:It was the timing of Gibson's remarks, coming in the midst of mid-term elections where the Iraq War,Israel's operation Lebanon and the rumors of a strike against Iran were big headlines. Gibson expressed what was on most anti-War protesters minds. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 16:16, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::I remember what he said. But the idea that his thoughts are at all representative of those who oppose the war is ludicrous. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 16:18, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::For the sake of clarity, I'm not trying to claim that nobody who has protested is anti-semitic, or that some organization that has been involved in protesting isn't anti-semitic. Not saying they are either - I have no idea. But the claim that the general basis of opposition to the war is anti-semitism is the equivalent of the VRWC. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 16:21, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Well, one big problem the anti-War movement has today is well documented in the mainsapce article here--the original persons and organizations that spoke out immediately after 9/11 and in 2003 either pointedly made statements constued as anti-Semitic, or they were interpreted as such. Since that time, a vast "middle" so to speak has joined up with these sentiments, and in many cases not realizing it, or not familiar with the background. Our purpose here is to not lose site of the leadership of the anti-War movement, their stated goals, objectives, and motivations, and to educate people about exactly what the rational is for this dissent from American foreign policy. And most specifically of all, we must not lose sight of the fact this is not limited to the US; it is widespread in Europe and in Islam. The American anti-War movement appears to be a Johnnie-come-lately to this phenomenon. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 16:31, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

==Israel and the Iraq War==

Cut from article:

:Some supporters of the anti-[[Iraq War]] movement have been accused of anti-Semitism, including a group known as ANSWER-Act Now to Stop War and End Racism, one of the first organizations formed to protest the policies of the Bush administration. <ref>[http://www.forward.com/articles/the-%E2%80%98answer%E2%80%99-question-poses-difficult-choices/ "The 'Answer' Question Poses Difficult Choices for Liberals"] by Gal Beckerman, ''The Forward'', September 30, 2005. </ref> <ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20041019075845/http://www.tikkun.org/magazine/index.cfm/action/tikkun/issue/tik0305/article/030512a.html Authoritarianism and Anti-Semitism in the Anti-War Movement?]. ''[[Tikkun (magazine)|Tikkun]]'', May/June 2003. Link is to page on the [[Internet Archive]], archived Oct 19, 2004.</ref>

==Revisionsit Jews==
Could someone be more specific as to who this group of "Revisionist Jews" are ath the time of Christ? [[User:RobS|RobS]] 20:12, 23 May 2007 (EDT)

==Term: "Anti-Semitism"==

I take issue with this term, mainly because the word "Semite" in pre-20th century history traditionally referred to one who speaks a Semitic language, which is a very large umbrella of languages and in turn defines many different peoples/nations (e.g., Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Ethiopia, and others). When referring specifically to hatred of Jews, it would be more accurate to use the term "Anti-Judaism."

It would also be well to note that the term was coined by Wilhelm Marr, a German journalist, in 1873. By using the term "anti-Semite," Marr was simply looking for a more polite term to replace the simpler adjective, "Jew-hater." I am still researching my sources, but would like permission to make these edits. Thanks.

Also, does this line (near the end) read correctly?

"'''Chavez''' traveled to Venezuela [11] to appear with Venezuelan dictator, '''Hugo Chavez''' to denounce U.S. foreign policy which she blames as responsible for the death of her son." [[User:ps1107|ps1107]]

:Rubbish. Firstly, it was actually Moritz Steinschneider who "coined" the phrase, in 1860. Marr used the phrase in 1879 in his book "The Way to Victory of Germanicism over Judaism" not to be polite, but to lend his race-hate work with an air of scientific credibility, linking it to the pseudo-science of Heinrich von Treitschke and his tracts on the racial superority of "Aryans" over the "Semitic" - another pseudo-scientific term - race, which, in his use, consisted solely of Jews. The words themselves are neologisms, which have never been used in ANY other context. Your "issue" with the term is foundless. [[Image:User Fox.png]] [[User:Fox|Fox]] ([[User talk:Fox|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Fox|contribs]]) 09:23, 23 June 2007 (EDT)

::Agreed, it is pseudo-scientific; however, why use a term in this day and age which is more or less incorrect? I won't say anything after this. [[User:ps1107|ps1107]]

== Mainstream media ==

Why does the term "mainstream media" link to the article on "media bias"? Besides being hugely ironic, it's certainly not encyclopedic to just brush off "mainstream media" (which includes channels like Fox News, and anchors like John Stossel, btw) as being biased; plus, the media bias article doesn't actually say anthing about mainstream media! [[User:Jazzman831|Jazzman831]] 23:32, 30 June 2007 (EDT)

== Pat Buchanan ==
I appreciate the clarification of my Pat Buchanan entry. Did William F. Buckley call Buchanan an antisemite because of his opposition to the original Iraq War? and what of JDL's criticism of Buchanan. Is it appropriate or spurious? Is Hugo Chavez a noted antisemite? (federalist12
)

Talk:Anti-Semitism

2007-12-16T00:56:06Z

PolyPartisan: /* Discussion */

==Discussion==
Jimmy Carter is branded anti-semitic for his alleged views on Israel, yet accusing Nixon of anti-semitism for his use of the word "kike" is "unfair?" That goes beyond the realm of expressing a conservative viewpoint. That's simply a contradiction of logic. --[[User:PolyPartisan]] 19:55, 15 December 2007 (EDT)

Gotta say, the idea that antisemitism is "the driving force behind the anti-Iraq War movement" is crap, and to promote that idea here is irresponsible.--[[User:WJThomas|WJThomas]] 14:07, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:The cites on the page say so. And not just the anti-War movement, the 9/11 Truthers, too. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 14:14, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::The cites may say so but it's still crap. For the vast majority of Americans opposed either to the war in general or to the way it's been conducted, it has nothing to do with Israel. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 14:17, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:::Mel Gibson expressed it all. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 14:21, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::I'm not allowed to engage in discussions, so I won't tell you what I think--unless asked.[[User:palmd001|PalMD]][[User_talk:palmd001|talk]] 14:23, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Please express a thoughtful and non-sarcastic opinion on the topic, Peter. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 14:29, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

The relevance of Mel Gibson escapes me entirely. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 14:24, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

When he was arrested for a DUI he stated that all the wars were caused by Jews. And personally, I'm anti war, but not anti Jew (grandma would kill me). [[User:Czolgolz|Czolgolz]] 15:45, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:It was the timing of Gibson's remarks, coming in the midst of mid-term elections where the Iraq War,Israel's operation Lebanon and the rumors of a strike against Iran were big headlines. Gibson expressed what was on most anti-War protesters minds. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 16:16, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::I remember what he said. But the idea that his thoughts are at all representative of those who oppose the war is ludicrous. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 16:18, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::For the sake of clarity, I'm not trying to claim that nobody who has protested is anti-semitic, or that some organization that has been involved in protesting isn't anti-semitic. Not saying they are either - I have no idea. But the claim that the general basis of opposition to the war is anti-semitism is the equivalent of the VRWC. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 16:21, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Well, one big problem the anti-War movement has today is well documented in the mainsapce article here--the original persons and organizations that spoke out immediately after 9/11 and in 2003 either pointedly made statements constued as anti-Semitic, or they were interpreted as such. Since that time, a vast "middle" so to speak has joined up with these sentiments, and in many cases not realizing it, or not familiar with the background. Our purpose here is to not lose site of the leadership of the anti-War movement, their stated goals, objectives, and motivations, and to educate people about exactly what the rational is for this dissent from American foreign policy. And most specifically of all, we must not lose sight of the fact this is not limited to the US; it is widespread in Europe and in Islam. The American anti-War movement appears to be a Johnnie-come-lately to this phenomenon. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 16:31, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

==Israel and the Iraq War==

Cut from article:

:Some supporters of the anti-[[Iraq War]] movement have been accused of anti-Semitism, including a group known as ANSWER-Act Now to Stop War and End Racism, one of the first organizations formed to protest the policies of the Bush administration. <ref>[http://www.forward.com/articles/the-%E2%80%98answer%E2%80%99-question-poses-difficult-choices/ "The 'Answer' Question Poses Difficult Choices for Liberals"] by Gal Beckerman, ''The Forward'', September 30, 2005. </ref> <ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20041019075845/http://www.tikkun.org/magazine/index.cfm/action/tikkun/issue/tik0305/article/030512a.html Authoritarianism and Anti-Semitism in the Anti-War Movement?]. ''[[Tikkun (magazine)|Tikkun]]'', May/June 2003. Link is to page on the [[Internet Archive]], archived Oct 19, 2004.</ref>

==Revisionsit Jews==
Could someone be more specific as to who this group of "Revisionist Jews" are ath the time of Christ? [[User:RobS|RobS]] 20:12, 23 May 2007 (EDT)

==Term: "Anti-Semitism"==

I take issue with this term, mainly because the word "Semite" in pre-20th century history traditionally referred to one who speaks a Semitic language, which is a very large umbrella of languages and in turn defines many different peoples/nations (e.g., Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Ethiopia, and others). When referring specifically to hatred of Jews, it would be more accurate to use the term "Anti-Judaism."

It would also be well to note that the term was coined by Wilhelm Marr, a German journalist, in 1873. By using the term "anti-Semite," Marr was simply looking for a more polite term to replace the simpler adjective, "Jew-hater." I am still researching my sources, but would like permission to make these edits. Thanks.

Also, does this line (near the end) read correctly?

"'''Chavez''' traveled to Venezuela [11] to appear with Venezuelan dictator, '''Hugo Chavez''' to denounce U.S. foreign policy which she blames as responsible for the death of her son." [[User:ps1107|ps1107]]

:Rubbish. Firstly, it was actually Moritz Steinschneider who "coined" the phrase, in 1860. Marr used the phrase in 1879 in his book "The Way to Victory of Germanicism over Judaism" not to be polite, but to lend his race-hate work with an air of scientific credibility, linking it to the pseudo-science of Heinrich von Treitschke and his tracts on the racial superority of "Aryans" over the "Semitic" - another pseudo-scientific term - race, which, in his use, consisted solely of Jews. The words themselves are neologisms, which have never been used in ANY other context. Your "issue" with the term is foundless. [[Image:User Fox.png]] [[User:Fox|Fox]] ([[User talk:Fox|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Fox|contribs]]) 09:23, 23 June 2007 (EDT)

::Agreed, it is pseudo-scientific; however, why use a term in this day and age which is more or less incorrect? I won't say anything after this. [[User:ps1107|ps1107]]

== Mainstream media ==

Why does the term "mainstream media" link to the article on "media bias"? Besides being hugely ironic, it's certainly not encyclopedic to just brush off "mainstream media" (which includes channels like Fox News, and anchors like John Stossel, btw) as being biased; plus, the media bias article doesn't actually say anthing about mainstream media! [[User:Jazzman831|Jazzman831]] 23:32, 30 June 2007 (EDT)

== Pat Buchanan ==
I appreciate the clarification of my Pat Buchanan entry. Did William F. Buckley call Buchanan an antisemite because of his opposition to the original Iraq War? and what of JDL's criticism of Buchanan. Is it appropriate or spurious? Is Hugo Chavez a noted antisemite? (federalist12
)

Talk:Anti-Semitism

2007-12-16T00:55:53Z

PolyPartisan: /* Discussion */

==Discussion==
Hmmm... Jimmy Carter is branded anti-semitic for his alleged views on Israel, yet accusing Nixon of anti-semitism for his use of the word "kike" is "unfair?" That goes beyond the realm of expressing a conservative viewpoint. That's simply a contradiction of logic. --[[User:PolyPartisan]] 19:55, 15 December 2007 (EDT)

Gotta say, the idea that antisemitism is "the driving force behind the anti-Iraq War movement" is crap, and to promote that idea here is irresponsible.--[[User:WJThomas|WJThomas]] 14:07, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:The cites on the page say so. And not just the anti-War movement, the 9/11 Truthers, too. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 14:14, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::The cites may say so but it's still crap. For the vast majority of Americans opposed either to the war in general or to the way it's been conducted, it has nothing to do with Israel. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 14:17, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:::Mel Gibson expressed it all. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 14:21, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::I'm not allowed to engage in discussions, so I won't tell you what I think--unless asked.[[User:palmd001|PalMD]][[User_talk:palmd001|talk]] 14:23, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Please express a thoughtful and non-sarcastic opinion on the topic, Peter. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 14:29, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

The relevance of Mel Gibson escapes me entirely. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 14:24, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

When he was arrested for a DUI he stated that all the wars were caused by Jews. And personally, I'm anti war, but not anti Jew (grandma would kill me). [[User:Czolgolz|Czolgolz]] 15:45, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:It was the timing of Gibson's remarks, coming in the midst of mid-term elections where the Iraq War,Israel's operation Lebanon and the rumors of a strike against Iran were big headlines. Gibson expressed what was on most anti-War protesters minds. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 16:16, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::I remember what he said. But the idea that his thoughts are at all representative of those who oppose the war is ludicrous. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 16:18, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::For the sake of clarity, I'm not trying to claim that nobody who has protested is anti-semitic, or that some organization that has been involved in protesting isn't anti-semitic. Not saying they are either - I have no idea. But the claim that the general basis of opposition to the war is anti-semitism is the equivalent of the VRWC. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 16:21, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Well, one big problem the anti-War movement has today is well documented in the mainsapce article here--the original persons and organizations that spoke out immediately after 9/11 and in 2003 either pointedly made statements constued as anti-Semitic, or they were interpreted as such. Since that time, a vast "middle" so to speak has joined up with these sentiments, and in many cases not realizing it, or not familiar with the background. Our purpose here is to not lose site of the leadership of the anti-War movement, their stated goals, objectives, and motivations, and to educate people about exactly what the rational is for this dissent from American foreign policy. And most specifically of all, we must not lose sight of the fact this is not limited to the US; it is widespread in Europe and in Islam. The American anti-War movement appears to be a Johnnie-come-lately to this phenomenon. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 16:31, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

==Israel and the Iraq War==

Cut from article:

:Some supporters of the anti-[[Iraq War]] movement have been accused of anti-Semitism, including a group known as ANSWER-Act Now to Stop War and End Racism, one of the first organizations formed to protest the policies of the Bush administration. <ref>[http://www.forward.com/articles/the-%E2%80%98answer%E2%80%99-question-poses-difficult-choices/ "The 'Answer' Question Poses Difficult Choices for Liberals"] by Gal Beckerman, ''The Forward'', September 30, 2005. </ref> <ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20041019075845/http://www.tikkun.org/magazine/index.cfm/action/tikkun/issue/tik0305/article/030512a.html Authoritarianism and Anti-Semitism in the Anti-War Movement?]. ''[[Tikkun (magazine)|Tikkun]]'', May/June 2003. Link is to page on the [[Internet Archive]], archived Oct 19, 2004.</ref>

==Revisionsit Jews==
Could someone be more specific as to who this group of "Revisionist Jews" are ath the time of Christ? [[User:RobS|RobS]] 20:12, 23 May 2007 (EDT)

==Term: "Anti-Semitism"==

I take issue with this term, mainly because the word "Semite" in pre-20th century history traditionally referred to one who speaks a Semitic language, which is a very large umbrella of languages and in turn defines many different peoples/nations (e.g., Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Ethiopia, and others). When referring specifically to hatred of Jews, it would be more accurate to use the term "Anti-Judaism."

It would also be well to note that the term was coined by Wilhelm Marr, a German journalist, in 1873. By using the term "anti-Semite," Marr was simply looking for a more polite term to replace the simpler adjective, "Jew-hater." I am still researching my sources, but would like permission to make these edits. Thanks.

Also, does this line (near the end) read correctly?

"'''Chavez''' traveled to Venezuela [11] to appear with Venezuelan dictator, '''Hugo Chavez''' to denounce U.S. foreign policy which she blames as responsible for the death of her son." [[User:ps1107|ps1107]]

:Rubbish. Firstly, it was actually Moritz Steinschneider who "coined" the phrase, in 1860. Marr used the phrase in 1879 in his book "The Way to Victory of Germanicism over Judaism" not to be polite, but to lend his race-hate work with an air of scientific credibility, linking it to the pseudo-science of Heinrich von Treitschke and his tracts on the racial superority of "Aryans" over the "Semitic" - another pseudo-scientific term - race, which, in his use, consisted solely of Jews. The words themselves are neologisms, which have never been used in ANY other context. Your "issue" with the term is foundless. [[Image:User Fox.png]] [[User:Fox|Fox]] ([[User talk:Fox|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Fox|contribs]]) 09:23, 23 June 2007 (EDT)

::Agreed, it is pseudo-scientific; however, why use a term in this day and age which is more or less incorrect? I won't say anything after this. [[User:ps1107|ps1107]]

== Mainstream media ==

Why does the term "mainstream media" link to the article on "media bias"? Besides being hugely ironic, it's certainly not encyclopedic to just brush off "mainstream media" (which includes channels like Fox News, and anchors like John Stossel, btw) as being biased; plus, the media bias article doesn't actually say anthing about mainstream media! [[User:Jazzman831|Jazzman831]] 23:32, 30 June 2007 (EDT)

== Pat Buchanan ==
I appreciate the clarification of my Pat Buchanan entry. Did William F. Buckley call Buchanan an antisemite because of his opposition to the original Iraq War? and what of JDL's criticism of Buchanan. Is it appropriate or spurious? Is Hugo Chavez a noted antisemite? (federalist12
)

Talk:Anti-Semitism

2007-12-16T00:55:13Z

PolyPartisan:

==Discussion==
Hmmm... Jimmy Carter is branded anti-semitic for his alleged views on Israel, yet accusing Nixon of anti-semitism for his use of the word "kike" is "unfair?" That goes beyond the realm of expressing a conservative viewpoint. That's simply a contradiction of logic. --[[User:PolyPartisan]]

Gotta say, the idea that antisemitism is "the driving force behind the anti-Iraq War movement" is crap, and to promote that idea here is irresponsible.--[[User:WJThomas|WJThomas]] 14:07, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:The cites on the page say so. And not just the anti-War movement, the 9/11 Truthers, too. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 14:14, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::The cites may say so but it's still crap. For the vast majority of Americans opposed either to the war in general or to the way it's been conducted, it has nothing to do with Israel. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 14:17, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:::Mel Gibson expressed it all. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 14:21, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::I'm not allowed to engage in discussions, so I won't tell you what I think--unless asked.[[User:palmd001|PalMD]][[User_talk:palmd001|talk]] 14:23, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Please express a thoughtful and non-sarcastic opinion on the topic, Peter. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 14:29, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

The relevance of Mel Gibson escapes me entirely. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 14:24, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

When he was arrested for a DUI he stated that all the wars were caused by Jews. And personally, I'm anti war, but not anti Jew (grandma would kill me). [[User:Czolgolz|Czolgolz]] 15:45, 19 April 2007 (EDT)
:It was the timing of Gibson's remarks, coming in the midst of mid-term elections where the Iraq War,Israel's operation Lebanon and the rumors of a strike against Iran were big headlines. Gibson expressed what was on most anti-War protesters minds. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 16:16, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::I remember what he said. But the idea that his thoughts are at all representative of those who oppose the war is ludicrous. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 16:18, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

::For the sake of clarity, I'm not trying to claim that nobody who has protested is anti-semitic, or that some organization that has been involved in protesting isn't anti-semitic. Not saying they are either - I have no idea. But the claim that the general basis of opposition to the war is anti-semitism is the equivalent of the VRWC. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 16:21, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Well, one big problem the anti-War movement has today is well documented in the mainsapce article here--the original persons and organizations that spoke out immediately after 9/11 and in 2003 either pointedly made statements constued as anti-Semitic, or they were interpreted as such. Since that time, a vast "middle" so to speak has joined up with these sentiments, and in many cases not realizing it, or not familiar with the background. Our purpose here is to not lose site of the leadership of the anti-War movement, their stated goals, objectives, and motivations, and to educate people about exactly what the rational is for this dissent from American foreign policy. And most specifically of all, we must not lose sight of the fact this is not limited to the US; it is widespread in Europe and in Islam. The American anti-War movement appears to be a Johnnie-come-lately to this phenomenon. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 16:31, 19 April 2007 (EDT)

==Israel and the Iraq War==

Cut from article:

:Some supporters of the anti-[[Iraq War]] movement have been accused of anti-Semitism, including a group known as ANSWER-Act Now to Stop War and End Racism, one of the first organizations formed to protest the policies of the Bush administration. <ref>[http://www.forward.com/articles/the-%E2%80%98answer%E2%80%99-question-poses-difficult-choices/ "The 'Answer' Question Poses Difficult Choices for Liberals"] by Gal Beckerman, ''The Forward'', September 30, 2005. </ref> <ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20041019075845/http://www.tikkun.org/magazine/index.cfm/action/tikkun/issue/tik0305/article/030512a.html Authoritarianism and Anti-Semitism in the Anti-War Movement?]. ''[[Tikkun (magazine)|Tikkun]]'', May/June 2003. Link is to page on the [[Internet Archive]], archived Oct 19, 2004.</ref>

==Revisionsit Jews==
Could someone be more specific as to who this group of "Revisionist Jews" are ath the time of Christ? [[User:RobS|RobS]] 20:12, 23 May 2007 (EDT)

==Term: "Anti-Semitism"==

I take issue with this term, mainly because the word "Semite" in pre-20th century history traditionally referred to one who speaks a Semitic language, which is a very large umbrella of languages and in turn defines many different peoples/nations (e.g., Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Ethiopia, and others). When referring specifically to hatred of Jews, it would be more accurate to use the term "Anti-Judaism."

It would also be well to note that the term was coined by Wilhelm Marr, a German journalist, in 1873. By using the term "anti-Semite," Marr was simply looking for a more polite term to replace the simpler adjective, "Jew-hater." I am still researching my sources, but would like permission to make these edits. Thanks.

Also, does this line (near the end) read correctly?

"'''Chavez''' traveled to Venezuela [11] to appear with Venezuelan dictator, '''Hugo Chavez''' to denounce U.S. foreign policy which she blames as responsible for the death of her son." [[User:ps1107|ps1107]]

:Rubbish. Firstly, it was actually Moritz Steinschneider who "coined" the phrase, in 1860. Marr used the phrase in 1879 in his book "The Way to Victory of Germanicism over Judaism" not to be polite, but to lend his race-hate work with an air of scientific credibility, linking it to the pseudo-science of Heinrich von Treitschke and his tracts on the racial superority of "Aryans" over the "Semitic" - another pseudo-scientific term - race, which, in his use, consisted solely of Jews. The words themselves are neologisms, which have never been used in ANY other context. Your "issue" with the term is foundless. [[Image:User Fox.png]] [[User:Fox|Fox]] ([[User talk:Fox|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Fox|contribs]]) 09:23, 23 June 2007 (EDT)

::Agreed, it is pseudo-scientific; however, why use a term in this day and age which is more or less incorrect? I won't say anything after this. [[User:ps1107|ps1107]]

== Mainstream media ==

Why does the term "mainstream media" link to the article on "media bias"? Besides being hugely ironic, it's certainly not encyclopedic to just brush off "mainstream media" (which includes channels like Fox News, and anchors like John Stossel, btw) as being biased; plus, the media bias article doesn't actually say anthing about mainstream media! [[User:Jazzman831|Jazzman831]] 23:32, 30 June 2007 (EDT)

== Pat Buchanan ==
I appreciate the clarification of my Pat Buchanan entry. Did William F. Buckley call Buchanan an antisemite because of his opposition to the original Iraq War? and what of JDL's criticism of Buchanan. Is it appropriate or spurious? Is Hugo Chavez a noted antisemite? (federalist12
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