[Albion] The Labour party and anti-Semitism

[ManOfSussex]

Another high-profile rat leaving the sinking ship...

As you're so morbidly obsessed with all things Labour, this might get you excited - Jennie Formby was actually the first speaker/support act for the first date of Jeremy Corbyn's very successful, critically acclaimed and popular 'For the many - not the few' UK Victory Tour/Election war footing rallies last summer in St. Leonard's. (Oasis, The Charlatans, The Sex Pistols - I've seen her live, raw and unleashed too.) There were 2 things that struck me about her:

1. She mentioned Labour's positive results in the South East at the election: Canterbury, Portsmouth South, Brighton Kemp Town. The swings to Labour that show they can be won next time - Crawley, East Worthing and Shoreham and so close here in Hastings & Rye to ousting the awful Amber Rudd etc, etc - But not one mention - not one - of Dr Peter Kyle in Hove though. Not one mention whatsoever.

2. 20 years ago she would have been an absolute stunner.

 

[JC Footy Genius]

For Labour MPs who feel increasingly as if their party has been stolen from them, last week was a tipping point. “There had been a kind of truce since the election but Jeremy has re-exposed the gulf between the moderate mainstream people and his world view,” one says. “We’ve been told for two years that Jeremy represents a return to Labour’s roots but this is a march away from Labour’s traditions, because we have never been an anti-western party.”....

Moderate MPs are biding their time because they believe that they can have more influence over the Brexit negotiations from within the official opposition than as a separate grouping or new party, but many admit this cannot last until the next election. Several senior figures say they would find it impossible to campaign for Mr Corbyn to become prime minister, knowing that there was a real chance he could get to No 10. As one MP put it: “If I’m honest, I think he would be a threat to national security.”

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/...ox bridge (1)&CMP=TNLEmail_118918_3062418_119

Not a happy ship.

 

[ForestRowSeagull]

That is a heartbreaking read. I had to stop after a while. Check out the thread on here about the hilarious ‘gas the jews’ joke as well. It is certainly back and just like the 1920s/1930s it is happening within a Socialist party. People who profess themselves to be left wing casually defend and trivialize anti scemitism in 21st century Britain.

The once proud anti-racist party is no more.

 

[Titanic]

Corbyn 'regrets' comments about 'anti-Semitic' mural

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43523445

#chinnyreckon

 

[BadFish]

Forgive my ignorance (on NSC? yeah right ) but why is the painting anti-semetic? Looks like it is more about rich people playing monopoly on the backs of the poor. Its got illuminati insignia on it but they are not necessarily Jewish are they?

 

[Chicken Run]

LABOUR Party - The NASTY RACISTs

Peter Kyle re tweeting “If only antisemites were dealt with as swiftly and severely as Remainers!

The more I think about maybe Corbyn is a Tory mole

 

[beorhthelm]

Forgive my ignorance (on NSC? yeah right ) but why is the painting anti-semetic? Looks like it is more about rich people playing monopoly on the backs of the poor. Its got illuminati insignia on it but they are not necessarily Jewish are they?

yes. its ticking conspriacy theorist boxes, mainly the idea that Jewish banking cabal runs the world. your average person wouldnt think anyting of it, but its what they call dog whistling, to be seen by those that know.

 

[BadFish]

First they came for the street artists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a street artist.

Then they came for the nazi dog comedians, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a nazi dog comedian.

Then they came for the pink sparkly recorder players, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a pink sparkly recorder player.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...recorder-arrested-over-sheffield-tree-felling

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

First they came for the street artists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a street artist.

Then they came for the nazi dog comedians, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a nazi dog comedian.

Then they came for the pink sparkly recorder players, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a pink sparkly recorder player.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...recorder-arrested-over-sheffield-tree-felling

You asked a question, someone kindly answered and your response is to not listen. Perhaps do some reading for yourself on the history of anti scemitic imagery ? You are giving the impression of not wishing to uinderstand. You are rather insensitive about a subject you seem to know very little about. Thankfully Jeremy Corbyn,to his credit, knows a little more.

 

[ken tiler]

Little bit flexible with the wording there, hardly high profile. Simply a member, not a politician etc. Much like me changing my allegiance - no-one else really gives a shit.

Also a bit puzzling because the greens are more left wing than labour party

 

[BadFish]

yes. its ticking conspriacy theorist boxes, mainly the idea that Jewish banking cabal runs the world. your average person wouldnt think anyting of it, but its what they call dog whistling, to be seen by those that know.

So criticising the illuminati or big business's making money on the backs of the populous is anti-semitic?

I suppose this is similar to being called anti semitic for criticising the Israeli government.

I think I need to keep searching for why this painting is anti-semitic.

I don't feel comfortable with our artists, musicians, and other social commentators being silenced for expressing their opinions of what is going on in the world.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

So criticising the illuminati or big business's making money on the backs of the populous is anti-semitic?

I suppose this is similar to being called anti semitic for criticising the Israeli government.

I think I need to keep searching for why this painting is anti-semitic.

I don't feel comfortable with our artists, musicians, and other social commentators being silenced for expressing their opinions of what is going on in the world.

You are in denial. Even the artist says there are Jewish figures around that table (look at the stereotypical facial features). The history of anti scemitism is one of creating myths such as this about powerful, secretive Jewish financial interests and thereby whipping up anti Jewish feelings.Are you really saying that this is what is going on in the world and we need to protect artists' rights to produce this kind of work ? Perhaps take a look at the fake news in the late 19th century about plans for Jewish global domination.This fed the anto scemitism of the early 20th century. The painting we are discussing echoes that conspiracy theory which is why Jeremy Corbyn has reflected on his original kneejerk response and has condemned it.

 

[Ernest]

Amazing all the swivel eyed RIGHT wing loonies and the BITTER Blairites digging up something from 2012 to get OUTRAGED about, shame they didn't do it then rather than leave it till now as they might be a bit more credible

 

[BadFish]

You are in denial. Even the artist says there are Jewish figures around that table (look at the stereotypical facial features). The history of anti scemitism is one of creating myths such as this about powerful, secretive Jewish financial interests and thereby whipping up anti Jewish feelings.Are you really saying that this is what is going on in the world and we need to protect artists' rights to produce this kind of work ? Perhaps take a look at the fake news in the late 19th century about plans for Jewish global domination.This fed the anto scemitism of the early 20th century. The painting we are discussing echoes that conspiracy theory which is why Jeremy Corbyn has reflected on his original kneejerk response and has condemned it.

One of Mear One's works, a mural entitled Freedom for Humanity painted on a wall in Brick Lane, London in 2012, attracted controversy in the media when commentators likened it to antisemitic propaganda in Nazi Germany.[7] The mural depicted a group of elderly bankers or businessmen sitting around a board game that resembled Monopoly and was supported by crouching naked human figures. Above the group was an Eye of Providence pyramid symbol, and to the side stood a protesting figure bearing a placard with the slogan "The New World Order is the enemy of humanity". Ockerman has stated that the figures represented an "elite banker cartel" consisting of the Rothschilds, the Rockefellers, and the Morgans, and that the pyramid symbolised Freemasonry.[8]

Lutfur Rahman, then Mayor of Tower Hamlets, said "the images of the bankers perpetuate antisemitic propaganda about conspiratorial Jewish domination of financial and political institutions"[9] and ordered it to be removed.[7]

In response, Mear One denied that the mural was racist; he was quoted in the British newspaper The Independent as saying that the mural was about "class and privilege", and pointed out that the figures depicted included both "Jewish and white Anglos".[10] However, he was also quoted in the Jewish Chronicle newspaper as saying, "Some of the older white Jewish folk in the local community had an issue with me portraying their beloved #Rothschild or #Warburg etc as the demons they are" (in reference to the Warburg family).[11]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mear_One

Kalen Ockerman, aka Mear One, on his Facebook page explained: "I came to paint a mural that depicted the elite banker cartel known as the Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Morgans, the ruling class elite few, the Wizards of Oz. They would be playing a board game of monopoly on the backs of the working class. The symbol of the Free Mason Pyramid rises behind this group and behind that is a polluted world of coal burning and nuclear reactors. I was creating this piece to inspire critical thought and spark conversation."

However a day or so later he added: "A group of conservatives do not like my mural and are playing a race card with me. My mural is about class and privilege. The banker group is made up of Jewish and white Anglos. For some reason they are saying I am anti-semitic. This I am most definitely not... What I am against is class."

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/mere-one-mural-east-london-politics-antisemitism-392209

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Amazing all the swivel eyed RIGHT wing loonies and the BITTER Blairites digging up something from 2012 to get OUTRAGED about, shame they didn't do it then rather than leave it till now as they might be a bit more credible

I'm not outraged Ernie. Jeremy Corbyn comes out of this very well unlike a certain NSC poster.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

One of Mear One's works, a mural entitled Freedom for Humanity painted on a wall in Brick Lane, London in 2012, attracted controversy in the media when commentators likened it to antisemitic propaganda in Nazi Germany.[7] The mural depicted a group of elderly bankers or businessmen sitting around a board game that resembled Monopoly and was supported by crouching naked human figures. Above the group was an Eye of Providence pyramid symbol, and to the side stood a protesting figure bearing a placard with the slogan "The New World Order is the enemy of humanity". Ockerman has stated that the figures represented an "elite banker cartel" consisting of the Rothschilds, the Rockefellers, and the Morgans, and that the pyramid symbolised Freemasonry.[8]

Lutfur Rahman, then Mayor of Tower Hamlets, said "the images of the bankers perpetuate antisemitic propaganda about conspiratorial Jewish domination of financial and political institutions"[9] and ordered it to be removed.[7]

In response, Mear One denied that the mural was racist; he was quoted in the British newspaper The Independent as saying that the mural was about "class and privilege", and pointed out that the figures depicted included both "Jewish and white Anglos".[10] However, he was also quoted in the Jewish Chronicle newspaper as saying, "Some of the older white Jewish folk in the local community had an issue with me portraying their beloved #Rothschild or #Warburg etc as the demons they are" (in reference to the Warburg family).[11]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mear_One

Kalen Ockerman, aka Mear One, on his Facebook page explained: "I came to paint a mural that depicted the elite banker cartel known as the Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Morgans, the ruling class elite few, the Wizards of Oz. They would be playing a board game of monopoly on the backs of the working class. The symbol of the Free Mason Pyramid rises behind this group and behind that is a polluted world of coal burning and nuclear reactors. I was creating this piece to inspire critical thought and spark conversation."

However a day or so later he added: "A group of conservatives do not like my mural and are playing a race card with me. My mural is about class and privilege. The banker group is made up of Jewish and white Anglos. For some reason they are saying I am anti-semitic. This I am most definitely not... What I am against is class."

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/mere-one-mural-east-london-politics-antisemitism-392209

Thank you, yes I read it. Where are the faces of powerful financial figures from other races ? There are extremely rich and powerful Middle Eastern and Asian businessmen but they don't seem to get a mention. Instead the same tired narrative of Jewish conspiracy gets another airing. I give up, your mind is closed to history.

 

[BadFish]

Thank you, yes I read it. Where are the faces of powerful financial figures from other races ? There are extremely rich and powerful Middle Eastern and Asian businessmen but they don't seem to get a mention. Instead the same tired narrative of Jewish conspiracy gets another airing. I give up, your mind is closed to history.

I am currently looking at this mural and reading about the intentions of its artist and reading different opinions about it. You however, have clearly made up your mind about it, and about me and there is no shifting your opinion. If you are really interested in my opinion about this piece of art I will do my best to post it, then presumably if it doesn't tally up with yours you can call me some variation of anti-semitic while considering me living in denial with my mind closed.

 

[Buzzer]

I am currently looking at this mural and reading about the intentions of its artist and reading different opinions about it. You however, have clearly made up your mind about it, and about me and there is no shifting your opinion. If you are really interested in my opinion about this piece of art I will do my best to post it, then presumably if it doesn't tally up with yours you can call me some variation of anti-semitic while considering me living in denial with my mind closed.

I've read 3 posts of yours prior to this. The first is glib and completely dismissive of the whole thing. The second is to proclaim your ignorance but also tempered with a definite bias towards one view.

Then someone took the time to explain to you why they thought it was anti-Semitic. Your response was a straight cut and paste with no attempt at explanation or analysis by your self.

Speaking for myself, I don't really need to hear any further opinions you have on the matter. You've already said enough for me to make my mind up. Perhaps have a look at Eddie Marsan or Al Murray's opinions on this. Extremely persuasive and without any political bias,

 

[JC Footy Genius]

Labour MPs challenge Corbyn on antisemitism and Brexit

A formal request was sent yesterday to Corbyn’s office from representatives of the powerful parliamentary committee, the representative body of Labour MPs, saying they wanted him to attend to address their concerns.....

“It is horrifying that anyone in our party – never mind the leader – should be able to condone antisemitism without facing consequences.

“And rather than facing up, Jeremy Corbyn has chosen to dissemble to defend himself. It is simply not credible to suggest that a man with his knowledge of foreign affairs did not recognise those images for what they were.

“Many of us would call for a formal disciplinary process, but the sad truth is that our party has been so badly undermined that no one would believe it would be meaningful. Jeremy Corbyn needs to appear before MPs on Monday to address this crisis.”

https://www.theguardian.com/politic...-labour-mps-challenge-antisemitism-and-brexit

A government in waiting

 

[BadFish]

I've read 3 posts of yours prior to this. The first is glib and completely dismissive of the whole thing. The second is to proclaim your ignorance but also tempered with a definite bias towards one view.

Then someone took the time to explain to you why they thought it was anti-Semitic. Your response was a straight cut and paste with no attempt at explanation or analysis by your self.

Speaking for myself, I don't really need to hear any further opinions you have on the matter. You've already said enough for me to make my mind up. Perhaps have a look at Eddie Marsan or Al Murray's opinions on this. Extremely persuasive and without any political bias,

Sorry you took my posts that way, it was not my intention.

Can't find anything about either opinions on the subject but I would be interested to read them.