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Real estate titan compares 'tax the rich' slogan to racial slurs (www.politico.com)

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[–] pulsewidth@lemmy.world 56 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (3 children)

Haha wow he really tried to throw some antisemitism in there too.

“I must say that I consider the phrase tax the rich — [..] to be just as hateful as some disgusting racial slurs, and even the phrase ‘from the river to the sea,’” Roth said.

I think you get a good peek into the psyche of powerful people when they use inappropriate terms from marginalized communities as a shield against just actions or comments made against them. It implies they see those genuine complaints from minorities as something merely performative - a tool for sympathy, a shield from criticism. It reveals narcissism and a lack of empathy.

[–] wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 hours ago

Is he implying that he believes "rich = Jewish"? Because if so, how anti-semitic of him.

I have no qualms with working-class Jews.

Likewise, I think all billionaire oligarchs need to be taxed at higher rates. (Currently they're taxed less than the working class; being compelled to pay your fair share isn't prejudicial!). Race/ethnicity/religion simply doesn't factor into it.

[–] teyrnon@sh.itjust.works 17 points 7 hours ago

Israelis are not a marginalized community for the record despite their victim playing, but I take your point.