Thomas Friedman, a columnist for The New York Times, has ignited a firestorm of criticism with his latest column that compares the Middle East's countries and peoples to animals. Labeled as racist and dehumanizing, the column has been condemned across social media, with the URL 'Middle East animals' further highlighting the offensive nature of the analogy. Critics argue that such narratives contribute to the dehumanization of Arabs and are reflective of a lack of empathy in U.S. policy towards the region, particularly at a time when over 26,000 Gazans have been killed. Calls for Friedman's dismissal are mounting, with detractors equating the column to fascist and racist propaganda reminiscent of that used in historical atrocities.
The Tom Friedman "animal kingdom" post betrays the moral absurdity of contemporary America. You can compare Muslims to animals in the @nytimes, at a time when 26k+ Gazans have been killed. But raising good-faith concerns about illegal immigration & violent crime is "racist."
this @nytimes column by thomas friedman comparing countries in the middle east to animals, pests & insects is so virulently racist it could have run in der sturmer or on radio rwanda pre-‘94 genocide it’s appallingly offensive & friedman should be fired https://t.co/9Rc7HHmfkg
Friedman has gone full on fascist in this @nytimes deeply racist article. Every i dotted without shame. Follow @johncusack @marwanbishara @OwenJones84 https://t.co/EZQk3Z1Ek1
Between this from the @WSJ and Thomas Friedman calling the Middle East a "jungle," in the @nytimes, is it any wonder why US policy in the region is as devoid of empathy and humanity as it is? The fact is, they simply don't see Arabs as human. And they are unapologetic about it. https://t.co/uwfTYKiaiK
guys the url to this Tom Friedman @nytimes column is “Middle East animals” https://t.co/iGext0ZYMd
Easily one of the more unhinged Thomas Friedman NYT column... He decided to "understand the Middle East through the animal kingdom" (always a great idea to go compare peoples to animals in a context of genocide and dehumanization) and, surprise, surprise, the more noble animals… https://t.co/jnl8lum2px