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Behind the Aegis

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43. I am offended you came to the Jewish Group to ask OUR opinion, yet most are NOT Jewish.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 03:02 AM
Jul 2025

As I said, for those who ID'd themselves as not Jewish, that's cool. Think about it, if you went into the African-American group or the LGBT group to ask an opinion about something relevant to those communities only to have most of the responses be from those who DON'T belong to the group.

So, I am not offended by the question, you seem to be legitimately interested, nor do I take exception to non-Jewish people expressing themselves here in a respectful manner. I am more offended that when questions are asked of us, others are quick to express themselves though not asked.

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I want to see JustAnotherGen Jul 2025 #1
It depends on how it is used. Norrrm Jul 2025 #2
Surprising, thanks. I've seen it here on du and def critical. scipan Jul 2025 #4
Auschwitz didn't start with gas chambers WhiteTara Jul 2025 #61
That's offensive to me as a human being. Calling it that is to adopt the enough Jul 2025 #3
Ok. I don't think it's a joke per se, just kind of clever. scipan Jul 2025 #7
Definitely clever, the phrase does exactly what they're expecting it will, enough Jul 2025 #10
It is not a joke kacekwl Jul 2025 #20
It's not a joke, they are comparing it to the worst thing they can think of questionseverything Jul 2025 #53
It's a stark reminder of how places like Auschwitz start. CrispyQ Jul 2025 #57
I find the Grifter in Chief (G-i-C) dlilafae Jul 2025 #5
Mostly. marybourg Jul 2025 #6
Yes. Duncanpup Jul 2025 #8
I'll have to wait to see what the death toll is. HelpImSurrounded Jul 2025 #9
Trump is already joking about feeding migrants to alligators LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #23
Who has been coining this term? Fox or that twitte? question everything Jul 2025 #42
No idea and kind of irrelevant. HelpImSurrounded Jul 2025 #48
I had relative who survived BABICE Duncanpup Jul 2025 #11
Thank you. I'm sorry for the trauma your relative experienced, and you. Nt scipan Jul 2025 #13
We only discovered this relative through family history. Duncanpup Jul 2025 #45
It encapsulates the reality quickly The Blue Flower Jul 2025 #12
Thank you. I'm saddened by your loss. scipan Jul 2025 #14
Agree. Well said.. mountain grammy Jul 2025 #31
Yes. Beastly Boy Jul 2025 #15
I'm beyond furious snowybirdie Jul 2025 #16
The new facility is not an extermination camp but this facility clearly meets the definition of a concentration camp LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #17
Thank you. There is danger in not calling this out. scipan Jul 2025 #21
That is what scares me LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #24
Yes. I think I get it. Make noise now. Later may be too late. Nt scipan Jul 2025 #25
Indeed. My heart can't help but cling to a glimmer of hope, but unblock Jul 2025 #27
So far I don't believe the last election was stolen. scipan Jul 2025 #32
All you have is " belief " because no human beings supervised the counting of votes questionseverything Jul 2025 #52
Yes. AuntieKatie Jul 2025 #18
I am not Jewish but the message sent by using that kacekwl Jul 2025 #19
I agree with you... to mean, this doesn't demean anything slightlv Jul 2025 #33
Belittling the Holocaust is certainly a slight on the Holocaust, intentional or not. Beastly Boy Jul 2025 #54
Two books sum up the use of the name... Behind the Aegis Jul 2025 #55
Apparently, you have forgotten: "First they came for the Communists . . . " CivicGrief Jul 2025 #58
I didn't forget. Nor did I deflect. Beastly Boy Jul 2025 #59
Thank you everyone for your replies. Answers are mixed scipan Jul 2025 #22
I believe you didn't mean to offend, but Auschwitz is not subject to statistical analysis. Beastly Boy Jul 2025 #56
Six months enid602 Jul 2025 #26
Me too. scipan Jul 2025 #28
Photos enid602 Jul 2025 #29
Disbelief *that* could happen here. scipan Jul 2025 #38
As a child of a holocaust survivor I can say it is absolutely offensive. jg10003 Jul 2025 #30
Thank you for responding. I'm always saddened by this. scipan Jul 2025 #35
Everglades Death Camp ZDU Jul 2025 #34
I prefer concentration camp ATM. Very bad connotation. scipan Jul 2025 #36
Yes, and we all know ZDU Jul 2025 #37
They're not giving them enough food and water at the detention centers. scipan Jul 2025 #39
Honestly, does it matter? Behind the Aegis Jul 2025 #40
I'm very sorry but I don't get it. scipan Jul 2025 #41
I am offended you came to the Jewish Group to ask OUR opinion, yet most are NOT Jewish. Behind the Aegis Jul 2025 #43
Okay. I did want Jewish/untermensch points of view but wasn't offended. scipan Jul 2025 #44
What the FUCK?! Behind the Aegis Jul 2025 #46
See duncanpup's post. Should have put it in quotes. Nt scipan Jul 2025 #47
'People are going to die': Rain floods 'hurricane proof' Alligator Alcatraz LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #49
Yes nycbos Jul 2025 #50
Yes SuzyandPuffpuff Jul 2025 #51
Extremely offensive at this time RockCreek Jul 2025 #60
no comparison tmars505 Jul 2025 #62
The Trump Regime is following the Nazi Playbook to a tee. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #63
I hesitate to venture here but I do have some connection to this question. AloeVera Jul 2025 #64
Asked and answered Behind the Aegis Jul 2025 #65
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