Dan
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Social Democrat with no fixed party loyalty. (currently mostly green) LGBTQ+ Ally he/him
Anti Warcrime/genocide/terrorism from anyone
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Social Democrat with no fixed party loyalty. (currently mostly green) LGBTQ+ Ally he/him
Anti Warcrime/genocide/terrorism from anyone
DMs checked rarely due to stupid age verification laws
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I said some time ago that if I were someone intent on eliminating the Green Party of England and Wales as an electoral threat, the Zionism is Racism motion would be exactly how I'd go about it. (1)
October 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I said some time ago that if I were someone intent on eliminating the Green Party of England and Wales as an electoral threat, the Zionism is Racism motion would be exactly how I'd go about it. (1)
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This statement would carry a lot more weight were it not for the quite blatant antisemitism that appears to be being entirely tolerated, and Jewish members' concerns dismissed.
Following the vote on the anti-Zionist policy at Green Party Conference, the 5 Green MPs, the Leader and Co-Deputy Leaders have issued a joint statement
October 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM
This statement would carry a lot more weight were it not for the quite blatant antisemitism that appears to be being entirely tolerated, and Jewish members' concerns dismissed.
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lefty english gentiles can of course attempt to practice what they preach on jewishness and zionism by removing themselves from literally any communal space where they may encounter someone who supports nigel farage
October 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
lefty english gentiles can of course attempt to practice what they preach on jewishness and zionism by removing themselves from literally any communal space where they may encounter someone who supports nigel farage
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It’s like an arms race of obnoxiousness, and the pro-Palestine side is putting in a strong performance after a few years of dominance by the pro-Israel side
October 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
It’s like an arms race of obnoxiousness, and the pro-Palestine side is putting in a strong performance after a few years of dominance by the pro-Israel side
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This is what i wrote following the ZIR vote. Want to be clear that this is my personal view and not the view of the Jewish Greens committee and this is about as polite as I can manage currently.
October 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
This is what i wrote following the ZIR vote. Want to be clear that this is my personal view and not the view of the Jewish Greens committee and this is about as polite as I can manage currently.
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I am deeply saddened the ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion has passed. It doesn't reflect Green principles or my own view.
The Green Party has long supported the principle of self-determination, and I stand by our 2024 manifesto commitment of equal rights of Israelis and Palestinians.
The Green Party has long supported the principle of self-determination, and I stand by our 2024 manifesto commitment of equal rights of Israelis and Palestinians.
October 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I am deeply saddened the ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion has passed. It doesn't reflect Green principles or my own view.
The Green Party has long supported the principle of self-determination, and I stand by our 2024 manifesto commitment of equal rights of Israelis and Palestinians.
The Green Party has long supported the principle of self-determination, and I stand by our 2024 manifesto commitment of equal rights of Israelis and Palestinians.
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Not nearly enough. You have lost control of your own party. Passing an openly racist motion exposes exactly who most of your members are. Horrific.
October 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Not nearly enough. You have lost control of your own party. Passing an openly racist motion exposes exactly who most of your members are. Horrific.
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I voted Green when they were a party concerned with the environment. Now they are a one policy party and that policy is antisemitism.
October 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
I voted Green when they were a party concerned with the environment. Now they are a one policy party and that policy is antisemitism.
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Tbh, i strongly doubt most Greens are at all antisemitic - most will disagree strongly with the actions of the Israeli gov. but they'll have already realised that they've really shot themselves in the foot with this stupid action and badly let down the wider green cause.
October 5, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Tbh, i strongly doubt most Greens are at all antisemitic - most will disagree strongly with the actions of the Israeli gov. but they'll have already realised that they've really shot themselves in the foot with this stupid action and badly let down the wider green cause.
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If the bluesky chat is right, then Greens democratic structurea were exploited by entryists, and the leadership push back came way too late to turn it back. A massive setback.
Meanwhile climate change doubles down.
Meanwhile climate change doubles down.
October 5, 2026 at 9:09 AM
If the bluesky chat is right, then Greens democratic structurea were exploited by entryists, and the leadership push back came way too late to turn it back. A massive setback.
Meanwhile climate change doubles down.
Meanwhile climate change doubles down.
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If the amendments had passed, it'd be possible to argue for the motion as a hard stance against the Israeli government and those that enable it. With those amendments having been debated and rejected, I think it's impossible to portray them as anything but a racist party, even if individuals aren't.
October 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
If the amendments had passed, it'd be possible to argue for the motion as a hard stance against the Israeli government and those that enable it. With those amendments having been debated and rejected, I think it's impossible to portray them as anything but a racist party, even if individuals aren't.
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Probably better to know what the Greens really are, than not, eh.
October 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Probably better to know what the Greens really are, than not, eh.
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It’s clear what they’ve become. As a non-practicing Jew who’s had to distance themselves from some family & friends )as a result of my strident objections to Netanyahu, his coalition of extremists and the direction they have driven Israel) the Green Party has now lost me.
October 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
It’s clear what they’ve become. As a non-practicing Jew who’s had to distance themselves from some family & friends )as a result of my strident objections to Netanyahu, his coalition of extremists and the direction they have driven Israel) the Green Party has now lost me.
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I'm not in the Green Party, but even as a non-practising Jew, I agree with what this activist is saying. It's the Netenyahu Govt (and those that fully support them) that are the racists, not Zionism, not Judaism and not Jews. There's much confusion amongst non-Jewish people
October 4, 2026 at 7:24 AM
I'm not in the Green Party, but even as a non-practising Jew, I agree with what this activist is saying. It's the Netenyahu Govt (and those that fully support them) that are the racists, not Zionism, not Judaism and not Jews. There's much confusion amongst non-Jewish people
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This was the breaking point for me.
This is a perfectly reasonable and empathetic amendment that respects family ties and Jewish community institutions. It in no way undermined the purpose of the emotion as sold.
To vote against it is absolutely unhinged and, in my opinion, openly antisemitic.
This is a perfectly reasonable and empathetic amendment that respects family ties and Jewish community institutions. It in no way undermined the purpose of the emotion as sold.
To vote against it is absolutely unhinged and, in my opinion, openly antisemitic.
An amendment (3) designed to protect Jewish members from expulsion (and proposed by some of them) FELL
October 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
This was the breaking point for me.
This is a perfectly reasonable and empathetic amendment that respects family ties and Jewish community institutions. It in no way undermined the purpose of the emotion as sold.
To vote against it is absolutely unhinged and, in my opinion, openly antisemitic.
This is a perfectly reasonable and empathetic amendment that respects family ties and Jewish community institutions. It in no way undermined the purpose of the emotion as sold.
To vote against it is absolutely unhinged and, in my opinion, openly antisemitic.
Explicitly supporting one side over another when both sides are intent on ethic cleansing the other out of existence is not a good look for any political party.
#ukpolitics
#ukpolitics
October 5, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Explicitly supporting one side over another when both sides are intent on ethic cleansing the other out of existence is not a good look for any political party.
#ukpolitics
#ukpolitics
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I see a bit of green behind the ears idealism has got the Green party into a bit of a hole
We all can have splendid ideals but then there is realpolitik
Ask Mr Corbyn about how that works
We all can have splendid ideals but then there is realpolitik
Ask Mr Corbyn about how that works
October 5, 2026 at 5:38 AM
I see a bit of green behind the ears idealism has got the Green party into a bit of a hole
We all can have splendid ideals but then there is realpolitik
Ask Mr Corbyn about how that works
We all can have splendid ideals but then there is realpolitik
Ask Mr Corbyn about how that works
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To be absolutely clear:
Most of what I post is self promotion / domestic politics / stupid shit; the war is none of those things, and my posts won't make a blind bit of difference; criminalising pro-Palestine campaigners is disgusting; Nethanyahu belongs in the Hague.
This motion is still bad.
Most of what I post is self promotion / domestic politics / stupid shit; the war is none of those things, and my posts won't make a blind bit of difference; criminalising pro-Palestine campaigners is disgusting; Nethanyahu belongs in the Hague.
This motion is still bad.
October 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM
To be absolutely clear:
Most of what I post is self promotion / domestic politics / stupid shit; the war is none of those things, and my posts won't make a blind bit of difference; criminalising pro-Palestine campaigners is disgusting; Nethanyahu belongs in the Hague.
This motion is still bad.
Most of what I post is self promotion / domestic politics / stupid shit; the war is none of those things, and my posts won't make a blind bit of difference; criminalising pro-Palestine campaigners is disgusting; Nethanyahu belongs in the Hague.
This motion is still bad.
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passing the "zionism is racism" motion on the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street is a bit on the fucking nose isn't it
October 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
passing the "zionism is racism" motion on the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street is a bit on the fucking nose isn't it
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I have my own personal, and some professional, reasons why I don't belong to or support any particular political party and am reminded of all of them at present.
October 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I have my own personal, and some professional, reasons why I don't belong to or support any particular political party and am reminded of all of them at present.
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My speech from the conference debate on 'Zionism is Racism’ motion
October 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
My speech from the conference debate on 'Zionism is Racism’ motion
I agree 100% with Carla's excellent analysis of the situation.
That this inherently racist motion eventually passed is unbelievably counterproductive for the green party and means I cannot in conscience vote for them until such time as this is overturned or modified
That this inherently racist motion eventually passed is unbelievably counterproductive for the green party and means I cannot in conscience vote for them until such time as this is overturned or modified
My thoughts on tomorrow's conference motion 'Zionism is Racism’
October 5, 2026 at 1:16 AM
I agree 100% with Carla's excellent analysis of the situation.
That this inherently racist motion eventually passed is unbelievably counterproductive for the green party and means I cannot in conscience vote for them until such time as this is overturned or modified
That this inherently racist motion eventually passed is unbelievably counterproductive for the green party and means I cannot in conscience vote for them until such time as this is overturned or modified
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The Iran anti-sanctions motion wasn't debated in the end at Green Party conference (ran out of time as I understand it)
5 of the 12 named proposers of 'Zionism is Racism' motion were also proposers of the anti-sanctions Iran motion (and 2 more backed it in the internal party discussion thread)
5 of the 12 named proposers of 'Zionism is Racism' motion were also proposers of the anti-sanctions Iran motion (and 2 more backed it in the internal party discussion thread)
October 4, 2026 at 8:25 PM
The Iran anti-sanctions motion wasn't debated in the end at Green Party conference (ran out of time as I understand it)
5 of the 12 named proposers of 'Zionism is Racism' motion were also proposers of the anti-sanctions Iran motion (and 2 more backed it in the internal party discussion thread)
5 of the 12 named proposers of 'Zionism is Racism' motion were also proposers of the anti-sanctions Iran motion (and 2 more backed it in the internal party discussion thread)
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I`m afraid the " Green " party no longer has my vote . The party no longer stands for what it once did .
October 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
I`m afraid the " Green " party no longer has my vote . The party no longer stands for what it once did .