Spin Watch (7/27/25)

Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani received twenty percent of the Jewish vote

The narrative of this article frames the election of Zohran Mamdani, a socialist candidate, as a threat to Jewish security and legitimacy. The language used, such as “radical,” “anti-Israel rhetoric,” and “globalize the intifada,” paints Mamdani and his supporters as dangerous and violent. This is an implied justification for the restriction of political representation and suppression of free speech. The article also uses the term “globalize the intifada” as a euphemism for the destruction of Israel and violence against Jews.

The article implies that the Democratic party’s endorsement of Mamdani is contradictory to its stated values, and paints this as a failure of the party. The article also suggests that Jewish Democrats who supported Mamdani are ignoring or blind to historical anti-Semitic attacks. This framing infers a lack of legitimacy to Mamdani’s election and his supporters, without providing any structural grounding for these assertions.

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Reuben and Gad approach Moses with the request to settle on the East Bank

This article tells a historical narrative of the tribes of Reuben and Gad requesting to settle the East Bank, an action initially presented as a betrayal by Moses. The language used frames this request as a “cowardly betrayal,” “treason,” “sedition,” and “treachery.” This creates a narrative in which the request is presented as a threat to the unity and security of the Jewish people.

However, the article later reveals that these tribes had no intention of abandoning their brethren and were fully prepared to help conquer and settle the Land of Israel. This contradiction between the initial presentation of the tribes’ request and their actual intentions serves to challenge the legitimacy of Moses’ initial reaction. The article also uses a euphemism, “testing G-d,” to imply the potential for divine retribution against the tribes’ actions.

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Under the fog of universal values they feel the need to elevate the barbarian savage

The article frames the West’s recognition and support of Palestine as a threat to Israel. The language used, such as “barbarian savage,” “blood cult,” and “elevate,” presents the Palestinian cause as violent and illegitimate. This implies a justification for the restriction of Palestinian rights and suppression of Palestinian voices.

The article also uses the phrase “Hamas Syndrome” as a euphemism for the West’s sympathy towards Palestine. This implies a contradiction between the West’s stated values of universal human rights and their actions in supporting Palestine. The article suggests that this sympathy lacks structural grounding, as it is presented as a delusion leading to disaster.

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Angela Rayner and Yvette Cooper among Labour MPs calling for UK recognition of Palestine

This article presents the UK Labour Party’s call for the recognition of Palestine as an act of contradiction. The language used, such as “suffering in Gaza,” “comprehensive political plan,” and “two-state solution,” implies a divergence between the party’s stated values of peace and their support for Palestine. The article also uses the term “recognition of a Palestinian state” as a euphemism for the endorsement of Palestine’s right to self-determination.

The narrative suggests that this recognition implies a lack of legitimacy for Israel’s sovereignty. The article also hints at a possible response from Israel, suggesting a structure of coercion against the UK’s decision to recognize Palestine.

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Teens under fire in Samaria hilltop community

The article frames the shooting incident in Samaria as an act of violence against the local Jewish community. The language used, such as “distant gunfire,” “gunman,” and “bullets whizzed overhead,” paints the situation as a threat to the security and integrity of the community. This narrative implies a justification for the suppression of Palestinian movement and speech in the area.

The article uses the term “armed individuals” as a euphemism for the unidentified shooters. The narrative also suggests a contradiction between the perceived security in the area and the reality of the incidents, implying a lack of legitimacy in the community’s sense of safety.

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