Since then I've learned that Atzmon, a former Israeli soldier, is not confined to the jazz world. I am told that in various blogs and in speeches he has adopted antisemitic language. I wasn't aware of this until after I tweeted the petition.
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As soon as I was informed, I deleted the tweet. I've always condemned all forms of racism, including antisemitism, and strongly disassociate myself from Atzmon's antisemitic views. I therefore apologise for tweeting this petition and any distress or offence it may have caused.
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Further to my statement above, I realise it's helpful to issue this further clarification.pic.twitter.com/V6oXi4NQ6e
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Most of us have RT’d or expressed an opinion w/o always having complete picture / history. What’s important is owning it & apologising where appropriate. Full respect to Chris Williamson for doing so. The accusations being levelled, only discredit the opportunists making them.
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The idea that he did not know Atzmon‘s antisemitic politics is absurd. Williamson is not only tweeting support for antisemites but he is now being dishonest about it. Some Leftist/antiracist.
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Are you serious Glyn? I'm disappointed in you. Most people in the world had never heard of this man until today. Everyone has retweeted or liked something they've later found to be wrong.
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Glyn - have you read the Change petition? It’s easy to see how anyone might have signed this. There’s no indication of Atzmon’s AS history, just that a single pro Israel campaigner objected to him performing. A legitimate mistake that Chris Williamson immediately apologised for.pic.twitter.com/zwy31bEEvu
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As a muso, the slightest whiff of a person being racist can, pretty much, end a person's career overnight in the music biz. I'm not saying racist views don't exist in the biz, I'm sure they do however the Blockheads in no way would appear on the same bill as a openly racist act
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I don't know anything about the guy but I guess if Chris thought he needed to apologise then the dude's probably no good.
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I’m not certain of that (no disrespect to/of
@DerbyChrisW ) Jazz man has been labelled, but I’ve seen nothing he’s purported to have said, other than the ‘label’- I’m NOT labelling Jazz man anything, just cos an#IsraeliLobby group feels free to -
Exactly Sid, I have seen some of his Anti Zionist work, which is a view that every Jew I know shares, this is an anti BDS stunt, and the attack on Chris is about him kicking the hornets nest, nothing to do with Jazz Man! Perhaps we need to classify Anti Zionism vs Antisemitism,
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Fair play to you Chris. I’m sure any attacking Tories will be sure to explain why their government not only stays silent on Orban’s brutality, but actually votes for them too.
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Always the whataboutery. Why can’t we hold the Labour Party to higher standards than the fucking tories?? Many of those criticising Williamson are not tories but lifelong labour voters who shall never vote for the party again while this despicable man is a prominent member.
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You’re entitled to your rather absurd opinion. His constituents elected him, oddly enough. He’s apologised for a genuine mistake. I’m sure you’ve *never* made a mistake throughout your mundane existence. Save your pathetic drivel for the ones in government, & have a fab Xmas x
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Kinder gentler politics...
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Easily mutable fools.
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Jon - hiya pal!

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Sh*tty troll.

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Think I rest my case.
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*In my opinion you like baiting Jewish people in the UK, and you are just a little annoyed that this time it came back to bite you* Given the swamps you swim Chris in, you need to be more careful about what you choose to put at the end of your fishing line. END
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