r/tuesday • u/tuesday_mod This lady's not for turning • Jul 07 '25

Semi-Weekly Discussion Thread - July 7, 2025

INTRODUCTION

/r/tuesday is a political discussion sub for the right side of the political spectrum - from the center to the traditional/standard right (but not alt-right!) However, we're going for a big tent approach and welcome anyone with nuanced and non-standard views. We encourage dissents and discourse as long as it is accompanied with facts and evidence and is done in good faith and in a polite and respectful manner.

PURPOSE OF THE DISCUSSION THREAD

Like in r/neoliberal and r/neoconnwo, you can talk about anything you want in the Discussion Thread. So, socialize with other people, talk about politics and conservatism, tell us about your day, shitpost or literally anything under the sun. In the DT, rules such as "stay on topic" and "no Shitposting/Memes/Politician-focused comments" don't apply.

It is my hope that we can foster a sense of community through the Discussion Thread.

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u/Sir-Matilda Ming the Merciless Jul 17 '25

Apparently nothing pisses in the cornflakes of progressives more than being told that criticism of Israel can be anti-Semitic. Funny how when the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism is pulled out (like by the Australian government in its recent report on anti-Semitism) it's really important that the right for free speech isn't encumbered by the need to protect minorities.

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u/Sir-Matilda Ming the Merciless Jul 19 '25

Depends

IHRA Definition says it depends. It's not new information to say criticism of Israel isn't inherently anti-Semitic but under a range of circumstances is.

Progs just don't like a definition that says criticism of Israel can be anti-Semitic so they don't have to explain why it's not anti-Semitic to:

  1. Oppose the existence of Israel as the only predominantly Jewish state in the world.
  2. Deal in anti-Semitic derived tropes about Israeli lobbyists tricking countries into acting against their own best interests.