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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/32488986
But the New York mayoral candidate said: “That’s not the language that I use.”
By Gregory Svirnovskiy
06/29/2025 02:24 PM EDT“New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Sunday again declined to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada” but emphasized he would be a mayor “that protects Jewish New Yorkers” if elected in November.”
““I’ve heard from many Jewish New Yorkers who have shared their concerns with me, especially in light of the horrific attacks that we saw in Washington, D.C. and in Boulder, Colorado, about this moment of antisemitism in our country and in our city,” Mamdani told Welker. “And I’ve heard those fears, and I’ve had those conversations.””
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Literally every part of this story being pushed by media is an obvious willful lie. They scoured the internet, could find no proof he ever said their bull shit lie. Now the story is suddenly, why won’t he say these exact words that mean the same thing as a sentiment he already shared in this interview. You have to be such a gullible rube to fall for this crap. If the dude ever said anything like this, it would be playing non-stop on everything.
Just watch the segment. He’s asked 3 times if he condemns the phrase which many consider to be a call to violence and 3 times he levies condemnation toward the sentiment. While he doesn’t say “yes, I condemn ‘globalize the intifada,’” he said it’s not appropriate to police speech, he’ll lead by example, he’s listening to the people of NY when drafting policies such as his significant increase in funding for anti-hate crime funding, and that his policies and the language he uses need to reflect respect for all people.
I’d argue his actual response is a much more appropriate condemnation than just saying “yes” and moving on.
They don’t want his actual response, opinion, or policy. The desired outcome is obedience, and obedience alone.
Remember that politico is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. They’re very subtle with it but they weave in questionable headlines all the time.
He has said so many fucking times he’s AGAINST VIOLENCE. I think he’s just sick of the damn question, and wanted more thought out wording to hit the point home. Some people will never stop asking though.
Yes, exactly. People seem to be purposefully ignoring his answers. He has amazing message discipline and always gives, imo, the perfect response which balances empathy, morality, and political expediency. He’s an incredibly talented politician who has weathered the manufactured pushback, overt racism (fuck you Gillibrand), and criticisms better than anyone I can think of.
Also, I’m a Jew (not that it matters), but I think when all the ranked choice numbers are finally tallied he will have won the majority of NY Jews in the primary.
But does politico condemn state sponsored terrorism? Genocide? I don’t see them writing about the brutality against aid seeking civilians, or unidentified militants kidnapping American citizens without account, so I have to ask. Also is Zohran becoming mayor of Tel Aviv? No? Huh, interesting.
Zohran, it says here you oppose the unprovoked slaughter of hundreds of refugees seeking aid and food. What is it specifically that motivates you to hold such antisemitic opinions?
This is called begging the question, (and no true scotsman) - And also why Politico is now just another propaganda channel.
No he has to pass all these random tests they create for him
But, Mr. Mamdani, have you considered that Arabic words scare the media?
Algebra
Admiral
Algorithm
Artichoke
Checkmate
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I can’t think about Arabic words that don’t start with “A”. does Arabic has a ban on exporting words that don’t start with “A”.
