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When will 'Love Island USA' Season 5 Episode 21 air? Marco Donatelli's ex to spice things up during Casa Amor
When will 'Love Island USA' Season 5 Episode 21 air? Marco Donatelli's ex to spice things up during Casa Amor
'Love Island USA' Season 5 villa will premiere on Wednesdays during Casa Amor twist
2023-08-09 13:50
Tom Cruise crashed Kate Hudson's party as a teenager after scaling 8-foot gate of her parents' house
Tom Cruise crashed Kate Hudson's party as a teenager after scaling 8-foot gate of her parents' house
Tom Cruise made a dramatic entrance at Kate Hudson's teen party at her mom Goldie Hawn's home
2023-06-23 16:55
Elon Musk comparison of George Soros and Magneto post has a few fatal flaws
Elon Musk comparison of George Soros and Magneto post has a few fatal flaws
Another day, another Elon Musk controversy A recent tweet by the tech entrepreneur has sparked widespread criticism and condemnation due to the sinister implications and dogwhistles buried within. Musk was the latest in a long-long-long line of people to criticise Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros, and his comparison between Soros and a megalomaniac Marvel supervillain has been viewed as not only very lazy but deeply problematic and antisemitic. In a bizarre series of tweets, Musk compared the holocaust-survivor background of both Soros and X-Men nemesis Magneto, and argued a skin-deep strawman line that 'both hate humanity'. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Journalist Brian Krassenstein called out Musk on this writing: "Fun fact: Magneto's experiences during the Holocaust as a survivor shaped his perspective as well as his depth and empathy. Soro, also a Holocaust survivor, gets attacked nonstop for his good intentions which some Americans think are bad merely because they disagree with this political affiliations." Musk clapped back: "You assume they are good intentions. They are not. He wants to erode the very fabric of civilization. Soros hates humanity." Hate humanity? Magneto has a disdain towards humanity (as a mutant in the comic books, he feels he is superior and that homo sapiens' time is up) - but in an attempt to use a fictional Jewish figure to attack a real one, Musk has been caught lacking. Magneto isn't real (neither are the X-Men and superpowered mutants), and Musk's tweets read as an attempt to grasp the first Jewish villain he could find from a shelf to beat another Jewish person over the head with, by reflecting surface-level pop culture knowledge into a bowl of antisemitic hate. Magneto, like Soros, survived the Holocaust (as a character). In the comics, he was not initially depicted as Jewish - but a backstory was added to fill out the character as comics stories became far more complex than their origins. Magneto's goal as a villain is to end human oppression over mutants. However, Magneto is described as a fairly grey villain. He has led heroic teams, he blurs his own lines and contradicts himself. There's depth and room for additional context to be bolted onto the character as time goes on. Musk's tweet towards Soros did not represent a fair or valid criticism of the billionaire - it is not only deeply hurtful, it appeared quickly and it is quite telling that it came only days after Soros's investment fund reported that it had sold all its stock in Tesla. Tesla, of course, is run by Musk alongside Twitter. There are plenty of fairways to criticise the actions of billionaires and their obvious financial influence on the world. Musk, Gates, Soros and Bezos alike. However, reaching straight for racial and antisemetic tropes feeds a beast that is not so easily caged. Antisemitism, a form of prejudice against Jewish people, poses significant harm to individuals and communities. It can manifest as verbal abuse, physical violence, and systemic discrimination. By employing antisemitic tropes or making comparisons that evoke harmful stereotypes, individuals contribute to a climate of hostility and bigotry. Musk has indirectly overseen a rise in antisemitic language on Twitter. A study found that antisemitic language on Twitter doubled - and then some - after Musk's takeover of Twitter. Not only that, but Musk's comments arrived around the same time as Douglas Murray's speech in the UK's National Conservative which observed that the rise of the Nazi party shouldn't hamper the growth of nationalism elsewhere just 'because Germany mucked up': The last week has seen a dismissal of Jewish suffering, and the use of Jewish identity in paper-thin arguments to back right-wing statements - Musk and Murray include. Such instances highlight the need for increased awareness regarding the consequences of antisemitic language. It is crucial for individuals to recognize the harm caused by perpetuating stereotypes and to actively combat all forms of prejudice. Musk eventually apologized (sort of), but in considering both Musk and Murray's comments, it's perhaps worth some people spending some time reflecting on atrocities that have occurred in the past - and less time making lazy comments involving Marvel characters. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-17 20:49
Tuohys call Michael Oher's filing 'hurtful' and part of a shakedown attempt
Tuohys call Michael Oher's filing 'hurtful' and part of a shakedown attempt
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy are calling Michael Oher’s claims that they enriched themselves at his expense “outlandish,” “hurtful and absurd” and part of a shakedown by the former NFL offensive tackle
2023-08-16 07:20
Tom Holland got 'The Crowded Room' beating Leonardo DiCaprio who eyed Billy Milligan's role for decades
Tom Holland got 'The Crowded Room' beating Leonardo DiCaprio who eyed Billy Milligan's role for decades
Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, John Cusack, Matthew McConaughey, Sean Penn, and Leonardo DiCaprio have all wanted to play Billy Milligan at different points
2023-06-09 16:22
'Sex and the City' feud saga: Timeline of Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall's years-long beef that continues unabated
'Sex and the City' feud saga: Timeline of Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall's years-long beef that continues unabated
Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall's long-standing feud added a layer of drama to the beloved 'Sex and the City' franchise
2023-06-22 13:52
Who is AJ Benza? Journo who claimed Jamie Foxx is partially paralyzed and blind once called Donald Trump 'shameless and shrewd'
Who is AJ Benza? Journo who claimed Jamie Foxx is partially paralyzed and blind once called Donald Trump 'shameless and shrewd'
AJ Benza was recently in the news after he claimed that a blood clot in Jamie Foxx's brain had resulted in partial paralysis and loss of vision
2023-06-02 15:21
NFL RedZone live stream 2023: How to watch online
NFL RedZone live stream 2023: How to watch online
Fans looking to watch NFL RedZone with or without a cable subscription have plenty of options to choose from.
2023-09-07 10:29
Who is El Invertebrado? 'Dominicana's Got Talent' finalist set to stun 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 judges with his aerial contortion skills
Who is El Invertebrado? 'Dominicana's Got Talent' finalist set to stun 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 judges with his aerial contortion skills
El Invertebrado aka Gabriel Georgiev hails from the Dominican Republic and has received multiple recognitions for his aerial contortion skills
2023-06-21 06:53
Scott Disick's rude remarks on Kourtney Kardashian's postpartum body in resurfaced clip infuriates fans: 'This is why she’s happy with Travis'
Scott Disick's rude remarks on Kourtney Kardashian's postpartum body in resurfaced clip infuriates fans: 'This is why she’s happy with Travis'
Scott Disick is seen making some offensive remarks on Kourtney Kardashian's postpartum figure in a resurfaced 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' clip
2023-06-23 15:23
'Today' host Kristen Welker gets emotional as she quits morning show after 3 years for coveted new gig
'Today' host Kristen Welker gets emotional as she quits morning show after 3 years for coveted new gig
Kristen Welker is set to join 'Meet The Press' as moderator after her departure from 'Today'
2023-08-28 13:54
Duran Duran's Andy Taylor had a creative, not personal rift with his bandmates
Duran Duran's Andy Taylor had a creative, not personal rift with his bandmates
Andy Taylor hated that the band thought they needed to bring in other people to write their songs.
2023-08-27 15:17