#he's not anti-semitic?

[mightyostanes]

Found this podcast on ancient Israel and the use of comparative religion to understand the Tanakh. Sounds great right? Well the host is a militant anti Zionist former Christian who constantly whines about 'israel's colonial ambitions' and 'israeli occupied Meggido', and 'happy Dhimmi'. To make matters even more insulting the guy seems to avoid directly naming Israeli and even Jewish scholars and tends to avoid their work. Even not naming any Israeli archeologists but naming literal British colonists who looted the place. Just another reminder that Jews don't control or own our history. Even during the iron age based on discoveries mostly made by Israeli Jews like Yigal Yadin, Ammon Ben Tor, Abram Faust, etc

[hislittleraincloud]

Yes, I have seen

Yes, that is the Robert Crumb shirt from the 1994 documentary that you cannot get today unless you've gone hunting around online for it, or know someone who has old overstock (unlikely, but possible).

Yes, hers looks to be the same size as his since it's so huge it's like the only thing she was wearing, even though it's so bright it looks like a copy/reissue (AFAIK it hasn't been reissued...could be wrong). But I also acknowledge the lighting of those photos brightens everything, and upon closer inspection, it's not brand new or reprinted. His from a couple of years ago looks newer.

But yes, they do love the same things. That's all we can really say about this since we don't know. It is interesting though, their taste in the subversive.

More on Crumb for you, thanks to Gemini because I'm fucking lazy (I saw the doc long ago when I was the video store manager, and again in 2008 when my girlfriend wanted to watch it, but my father loves Crumb too, so that's another thing I grew up with):

Robert Crumb is a highly controversial artist primarily due to the content and themes within his underground comics, which often push boundaries and challenge societal norms.

The main points of contention include:

Misogyny and Sexual Content: Crumb's work frequently depicts women in ways that many consider misogynistic and objectifying. He often portrays women with exaggerated physical features, particularly large buttocks, and his comics can feature sexually explicit and sometimes violent scenarios. He has been criticized for fetishistic depictions of sexual violence and has even admitted to having been a "male chauvinist asshole" in the 1970s. While some argue his art is a satirical exploration of his own neuroses and the "darkest side" of the male psyche, others view it as genuinely hostile towards women.

Racism and Stereotypes: Another significant source of controversy is Crumb's use of racial caricatures, particularly figures like "Angelfood McSpade." These characters often employ imagery from minstrel shows and blackface, leading to accusations of racism. Crumb has stated that his intention was to satirize existing racist stereotypes and that these images were part of the "tawdry, low-class imagery" from his upbringing, arguing they represent the embodiment of white people's stereotypes and fears about Black people. However, critics often find these depictions deeply offensive and argue that he appears to enjoy drawing the very racism he claims to critique. His comic "When the Goddamn Jews Take Over America" also sparked controversy and led to a falling out with fellow cartoonist Art Spiegelman.

Obscenity and Transgression: Crumb's comics are known for their raw, uncensored, and often grotesque nature. They frequently delve into taboo subjects like sexuality, scatology, and violence. His work has been the subject of obscenity trials, and some of his comics, like Zap Comix: No. 4 and his Snatch series, were removed from circulation in various places. He is celebrated by some as a "hero of imaginative freedom" for attacking mainstream values and pushing boundaries, while others condemn his work as obscene.

In essence, Crumb's controversial nature stems from his willingness to graphically depict his own "foibles and fantasies," including those rooted in sexism and racism, which leads to strong reactions and a polarized reception. While some see his art as a profound and honest exploration of the human psyche and societal ills, others find it deeply offensive and harmful.

Huh. That sounds so...familiar. Can't exactly place any of it though, can you?

[sbrown82]

Sounds like someone’s panicking!

[unopenablebox]

what do we think is the most low effort "observance" of "passover" i could do

[anarchotolkienist]

What's the point of discarding the most influential post-Enlightenment philosopher because he was anti-semitic

I'm very happy to discard anyone for being anti-Semitic, especially if their antisemitism is centrally bound up with their core values and commitments, actually. Show me an anti-Semite and I'll show you how I'll discard them.

[dylchillvill]

Hot take, maybe not so hot take: I will never stan Mr. Sinister. I don't care how much of a "diva" he is. He's a NAZI who happens to make relevant pop culture references. Gabrielle Haller, (yes Haller as in David Haller, Legion's mother) a character still living mind you, was in the CONCENTRATION CAMP which he ran. He does not serve cunt! He should be serving a life sentence! He's a nazi eugenicist He's not serving cunt, he is a manipulative cunt

[gryficowa]

Boycott!

Yes, it still amuses me that there are people who accuse Alex Hirsch of being anti-Semitic, it's just so absurd that even though I saw people writing it a long time ago, it will still amuse me

(I won't comment on racism, it's just not the point)

Just a comedy…

Now that I have your attention:

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Don't skip the collections at the top!

[derseprinceoftbd]

"...the Madison Square Garden rally, which included racist remarks against Black people, Puerto Ricans, and Palestinians."

HEY JOHN. ARE YOU. FORGETTING SOMEONE.

[news4dzhozhar]

How deranged does the US look to the rest of the world to be proudly welcoming an indicted war criminal to address Congress?

[nefretemerson]

anyway. someone lit Josh Shapiro's house on fire last night. very distressing news for me personally.

[snugglyporos]

// one thing that always gets me: Cleopatra is always depicted as Egyptian, and thus middle eastern...

But she was a Greek, of the inbred Ptolemaic dynasty, spoke greek first, and was entirely greek culturally.

So the real question is, is it racist to depict her as an 'eastern queen' when she was a greek, or is she just the first major case of cultural appropriation towards egyptian culture in popular culture since Shakespeare's day?

[queensabriel]

Kanye West is selling W H A T??!?

What the fuck timeline are we in

[canichangemyblogname]

Hey, so— leave random Jewish people alone. They have nothing to do with the Israeli Occupying Force or the Israeli Government.

The only reason you’re demanding their opinions on what’s happening in Palestine is anti-semitism. These interactions are built on the assumption that if you’re Jewish, then you’re a Zionist, and that is false. The random Jewish people you’re harassing aren’t experts on foreign policy in the war on terror and why it has failed. Going up to random Jewish people and demanding to know if they condemn Israel’s treatment of Palestinians would be like walking up to a random Muslim person and demanding to know if they condemn Iran’s treatment of pro-democracy protesters. They have nothing to do with the actions of a foreign government.

Stop assuming that Jewish = Israeli or Jewish = Zionist.

[fairykery]

I cant believe Tumblr/Twitter/TikTok/YouTube is gaslighting Jews about not being anti-semitic. I stand with the Innocents of Gaza and am extremely against the Israeli Government. (Emphasis on "Government"); but pretending y'all aren't neglecting and vanilla-izing what HAMAS did(is doing EVEN to its own people) just because y'all want to be the right "amount" of aesthetically progressive is disgusting. Both Hamas & the Israeli government is hurting their own people and the innocents on the opposing sides. And a Great deal of people) civilians from BOTH sides want and have been wanting each other's deaths/genocides because they fear/hate each other AND because they both feel entitled to those lands(Fun fact: they BOTH have native/blood/cultural/religious ties even if one more than the other I won't say who because people will use that to justify the genocide of the other). Not to mention the propaganda of each other their governments/leaders have been imposing on them for years. BUT I've only seen people "justify" what Hamas is doing to the other side. I've seen people chant a fancy genocidal phrase towards the Jews in Israel. I've seen people call the slaughter of Jews "justifiable" because they are "evil light skinned goblins". I've seen people neglect the ancient history of Jews and how Jews even got to that situation in the first place. I've seen people encourage propaganda about Jews in order to justify the slaughter of Jews. I've seen people neglect facts and I've seen them say that "this issue is NOT complex" just so the side that they took can seem more justifiable in their slaughter. I've seen mourning Jews get harassed. I've seen Holocaust survivors whose only crimes were to simply show sympathy for their love ones "get harassed". I've seen people tear down posters of missing jewish people(like what does that have to do with being against the Israel government? The Israel government will probably bomb their own people just to get to hamas. But y'all only then show "fake worry" for jews when the Israel government shows little signs of caring for them. Outside of that you guys hypocritically justify their violent deaths and harass people that just want their loved ones back?). I've seen videos of radical liberals spitting on Jew protesters who have only been singing peacefully for their loved ones(they've been persecuted for ages they are allowed to AT LEAST mourn). My point is that I'm against both hamas and the violence of the Israeli government. My point is that a great deal of civilians on both sides have been wanting the death/and complete termination of the other side. My point is that taking a stance with either form of government/leadership is contributing to the support of genocide. Feeling more sympathy for civilians that have lost more is not wrong. Obviously that's where your attention should be. But saying this issue is not complex and immediately taking a side IS genocidal thinking giving the stance/ideals of most people on BOTH sides. Saying this issue is not complex and turning it into something that is not(racial issue) to justify your genocidal stance IS anti-semitism. Both sides have been radicalized but they don't deserve death. People just want to live.

[capna-honey]

I love greek era kratos as much as the next guy but I would be lying if i said he doesn’t remind me of a skinhead nazi