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In reply to the discussion: Anti-Semitism: One Jew's perspective about recent events (long read) [View all]Behind the Aegis
(53,987 posts)59. Aw shucks.
What a nice thing to say. I am glad you enjoyed it. Believe it or not, this is the pared down version. LOL!
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Behind the Aegis
Feb 2017
OP
Really well done - thanks for your efforts to expand our thinking and understanding.
NRaleighLiberal
Feb 2017
#1
I agree with you that the new "president" is partly responsible for a surge in anti-Semitism.
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2017
#17
I am just afraid I will wake up soon and read DU and it won't be a threat but an actual event.
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2017
#19
Excellent response. And understated. I also appreciate your time and thought in putting together
JudyM
Feb 2017
#49
"Do not 'redefine' anti-Semitism to include others who aren't Jews" - Then why choose a terminology
redgreenandblue
Feb 2017
#13
in answer to your first point, words and phrases mean what they mean.
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2017
#15
The language can be problematic precisely because there is substantial discrimination
redgreenandblue
Feb 2017
#28
Again, the only times I have ever seen people broaden the usual definition of the word, it was done
redgreenandblue
Feb 2017
#35
you seem to desperately want to make a point, and yet you're afraid to actually come out
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2017
#37
My point: Bigotry against Arabs exists, both on a systemic and individual level, and is a problem
redgreenandblue
Feb 2017
#42
You are projecting. The OP has defined one very specific act as being bigoted, the factuality
redgreenandblue
Feb 2017
#44
This is a serious thread about a serious issue and taking issue with it as you are strikes others
JudyM
Feb 2017
#50
What I take issue with is when people slip trace amount of a nationalistic ideology into what is
redgreenandblue
Feb 2017
#64
Do you find that people still try to accuse Jews of being the bigots when you bring this up?
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#74