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In reply to the discussion: Antisemitism Is an Urgent Problem. Too Many People Are Making Excuses. [View all]tritsofme
(19,629 posts)85. This same delusional and virulently antisemitic worldview proclaims Hamas to be later day Nelson Mandelas
It is disgusting and pathetic to see. That is all.
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Antisemitism Is an Urgent Problem. Too Many People Are Making Excuses. [View all]
Beastly Boy
Jul 2025
OP
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cliffside
Jul 2025
#1
The nuns at my Catholic school, Our Lady of Perpetual Need, would hand out letters to take home to our parents
sop
Jul 2025
#56
Certainly true, I just wonder how much is anti-semitic vs. just any "other". Seems Trump has made "other' the scapegoat
dutch777
Jul 2025
#3
Absolutely. The statement that "there is no antisemitism on the far left" is a validation of the OP.
lostincalifornia
Jul 2025
#33
They have to deflect, because that is their only defense for what is happening right before their eyes.
lostincalifornia
Jul 2025
#51
You are so obsessed that there is no antisemitism from the left, that you have become blind to it.
lostincalifornia
Jul 2025
#46
Can you give me a clear, concise, and accurate definition of antisemitism? I am confused.
sinkingfeeling
Jul 2025
#58
This is the most widely accepted deinition of antisemitism, not how I define it, but
Beastly Boy
Jul 2025
#59
That is an excuse antisemites routinely use when they come out from under a rock.
Beastly Boy
Jul 2025
#30
Many American Jews agree with that commenter, who is also an American Jew
BeyondGeography
Jul 2025
#40
Is it possible to criticize Israel and NOT be called an anti-semite or harbouring "Jew hate"?
AloeVera
Jul 2025
#52
Is it possible to acknowledge the full scale of antisemitism in America without deflecting to
Beastly Boy
Jul 2025
#55
Nobody is silenceing you. You are welcome to show how any charges of antisemitism are false,
Beastly Boy
Jul 2025
#84
There was a lot more you said which was far more hostile, but between those two statements,
Beastly Boy
Jul 2025
#88
What is patently absurd about Israel giving Sinai back to Egypt for a peace treaty?
Beastly Boy
Jul 2025
#93
This same delusional and virulently antisemitic worldview proclaims Hamas to be later day Nelson Mandelas
tritsofme
Jul 2025
#85
Mandy Patinkin has an interesting take on what is causing the increase in antisemitism. . .
Stargleamer
Jul 2025
#98
True, but pouring gasoline on a fire does result in significantly more destruction. . .
Stargleamer
Jul 2025
#100
The problem with the majority of progressives I have is not them being antisemitic.
Beastly Boy
Jul 2025
#103