This is ridiculous - the left needs to come together to defeat the far right and stop the maniacal, genocidal, apartheid state that is Israel, not in-fight and accuse each other of utter nonsense with this kind of holier than thou, purity test bs. Owen, your work is important and essential - you are one of the loudest, most consistent and persistent pro-Palestinian voices in the UK, and we need more like you. I thought the likes of Asa Winstanley were better than this, and I'm sorely tempted to unsubscribe from his Substack now.
At the end of the day, both yourself and Asa are fighting the same battle.
I would love for the pair of you, to sit down together and discuss, and hopefully find some middle ground. Both your voices are very relevant to the cause.
Asa and a certain faction who claim to be left-wing and pro-Palestine seem more interested in settling personal grudges than actually supporting the Palestinian cause. This latest drama was sparked by a smear campaign from pro-genocide voices and instead of pushing back, this faction chose to amplify the smear and escalate it. In doing so, the only people they’re really helping are the IOF.
They need to either start helping or get out of the damn way. Every moment wasted on these edgelord trolls is time stolen from real work.
Here in the UK, you’re one of the few voices we have in the mainstream media. You’re one of the few people who can get airtime on TV, and your platform across social media makes you a vital asset for the Left and the pro-Palestine cause. Please keep doing what you do, Owen and thank you.
Owen, ignore fatheads -- we admire you, and Peter Beinart and others who are highlighting what is going on in Palestine. In your job, you need to have a thick skin...
I can understand that you have felt the need to explain and give 'evidence' of your behaviour and beliefs. However, in my view, that is completely unnecessary. Who you are and how you have presented and conducted yourself in the world has always been consistent, articulate, clear, brave, humane. You do not need to prove yourself to anyone or defend your actions.
The reality of Palestine, Gaza, Israel is beyond horrifying and shameful and to create a false equivalency that being critical of Israel means you are antisemitic is cheap and lazy. I am Jewish and have experienced antisemitism and have also been accused of being antisemitic because I have been critical of Israel and Netanyahu.
You have never been afraid to put your head above the parapet and inevitably there will be those who want to chop it off.
I can't imagine a time when you won't be on the front lines speaking the truth.
Owen thank you for this article. It must be distressing and frustrating to have to defend your record like this but I am glad you did it. I had also heard you had undermined Corbyn. As I hadn’t been following social media developments in the UK closely at the time to know you were a supporter, I assumed the smears were true and I simply couldn’t understand why on earth you were against him. I think you’re great. You wear your heart on your sleeve. You are honest. You have integrity. You have courage. And you’re not so arrogant as to believe you always have to be right or feel you can’t change your mind. Thank you for your contribution to humanity, to socialism and the Palestinian cause. I subscribed simply in order to be able to tell you how deeply grateful I am for your service to humanity.
Same with me. At the time of the smear campaign against Corbyn I knew it was all a ruse to undermine his chance of becoming Prime Minister. But I also read Winstanley’s piece on Owen Jones and believed him, as I trusted the source. I thought Owen had learnt from his mistakes and become a better person.
I am right behind you Owen. I don't know how anyone on the left does not like you. Margaret Hodge is a long time zionist she is extremely wealthy and very keen to keep all of it. I personally have never liked her. I think she genuinely looks down on you Owen. She is an odd fish. Does anyone care what Israel is saying through her, anyway.? She is self important and a holocaust denier. To be clear I am referring to the one that Israel is committing, against the indigenous people of Palestine. Not the genocide she would prefer to talk about. Holocaust denial is complicity as well as the crime of just remaining silent when a genocide is being broadcast live to at least a third of the world. Do they honestly think they will get away with this deplorable behaviour from mainstream media and a special medal for unprofessional shit journalism goes to the BBC (Don't pay your tv licence bill, if you have an ounce of morality and believe in ethics)
This is ridiculous - the left needs to come together to defeat the far right and stop the maniacal, genocidal, apartheid state that is Israel, not in-fight and accuse each other of utter nonsense with this kind of holier than thou, purity test bs. Owen, your work is important and essential - you are one of the loudest, most consistent and persistent pro-Palestinian voices in the UK, and we need more like you. I thought the likes of Asa Winstanley were better than this, and I'm sorely tempted to unsubscribe from his Substack now.
At the end of the day, both yourself and Asa are fighting the same battle.
I would love for the pair of you, to sit down together and discuss, and hopefully find some middle ground. Both your voices are very relevant to the cause.
I have my doubts. ATM Asa seemingly would rather go after those he has a grudge with than campaign for Palestine.
Asa and a certain faction who claim to be left-wing and pro-Palestine seem more interested in settling personal grudges than actually supporting the Palestinian cause. This latest drama was sparked by a smear campaign from pro-genocide voices and instead of pushing back, this faction chose to amplify the smear and escalate it. In doing so, the only people they’re really helping are the IOF.
They need to either start helping or get out of the damn way. Every moment wasted on these edgelord trolls is time stolen from real work.
Here in the UK, you’re one of the few voices we have in the mainstream media. You’re one of the few people who can get airtime on TV, and your platform across social media makes you a vital asset for the Left and the pro-Palestine cause. Please keep doing what you do, Owen and thank you.
Owen, ignore fatheads -- we admire you, and Peter Beinart and others who are highlighting what is going on in Palestine. In your job, you need to have a thick skin...
I can understand that you have felt the need to explain and give 'evidence' of your behaviour and beliefs. However, in my view, that is completely unnecessary. Who you are and how you have presented and conducted yourself in the world has always been consistent, articulate, clear, brave, humane. You do not need to prove yourself to anyone or defend your actions.
The reality of Palestine, Gaza, Israel is beyond horrifying and shameful and to create a false equivalency that being critical of Israel means you are antisemitic is cheap and lazy. I am Jewish and have experienced antisemitism and have also been accused of being antisemitic because I have been critical of Israel and Netanyahu.
You have never been afraid to put your head above the parapet and inevitably there will be those who want to chop it off.
I can't imagine a time when you won't be on the front lines speaking the truth.
Owen thank you for this article. It must be distressing and frustrating to have to defend your record like this but I am glad you did it. I had also heard you had undermined Corbyn. As I hadn’t been following social media developments in the UK closely at the time to know you were a supporter, I assumed the smears were true and I simply couldn’t understand why on earth you were against him. I think you’re great. You wear your heart on your sleeve. You are honest. You have integrity. You have courage. And you’re not so arrogant as to believe you always have to be right or feel you can’t change your mind. Thank you for your contribution to humanity, to socialism and the Palestinian cause. I subscribed simply in order to be able to tell you how deeply grateful I am for your service to humanity.
Same with me. At the time of the smear campaign against Corbyn I knew it was all a ruse to undermine his chance of becoming Prime Minister. But I also read Winstanley’s piece on Owen Jones and believed him, as I trusted the source. I thought Owen had learnt from his mistakes and become a better person.
But yes, that was a necessary article.
All that has happened to you Owen is clearly just 'growing up' and learning from mistakes. Nothing more.
I am right behind you Owen. I don't know how anyone on the left does not like you. Margaret Hodge is a long time zionist she is extremely wealthy and very keen to keep all of it. I personally have never liked her. I think she genuinely looks down on you Owen. She is an odd fish. Does anyone care what Israel is saying through her, anyway.? She is self important and a holocaust denier. To be clear I am referring to the one that Israel is committing, against the indigenous people of Palestine. Not the genocide she would prefer to talk about. Holocaust denial is complicity as well as the crime of just remaining silent when a genocide is being broadcast live to at least a third of the world. Do they honestly think they will get away with this deplorable behaviour from mainstream media and a special medal for unprofessional shit journalism goes to the BBC (Don't pay your tv licence bill, if you have an ounce of morality and believe in ethics)
That guy is an idiot. Ultra ultra. Ignore. (But well done!)
Fully support you, Owen. Keep up the increasingly amazing work!