I completely understand criticism of Israeli policies and even opposition to Zionism, as long as it is historically informed. In fact, I think anyone who was repulsed by fascist atrocities in the 30s or 40s would be repulsed by Gaza as well. To oppose it means you have a moral compass, not that you're antisemitic. I also think that most of the antisemitism seen in conspiracy circles has little or nothing to do with Gaza, etc. The far right has had an endless supply of this stuff since Herzl was a kid. I'm sure that some people who are legitimately appalled by Israeli policies are tempted to dip into the stash, which really damages the credibility of the whole thing, IMO.
Iamwhomiam » 03 Mar 2015 21:56 wrote:Like those of us posting here don't? A bit insulting to yathrib and entirely unnecessary, slad.
Yathrib, don't project what you don't know about Jeff Wells. It only unnecessarily harms your credibility when you do.
Admittedly, there is some truth to what you claim, but let's not call those who are repulsed by Israeli aggression towards a captive population who are of a different faith, antisemitic. They have a right to air their feelings, too. That some here might hold such prejudicial feelings as you suggest should not strike you as odd; we a sampling of people from more than one country who may have developed different cultural identities and prejudices. I used to long to visit the middle east with all its history; now I could care less - the Holy Lands have become everything but Holy.
......I've got one to many enemies already I don't need to make any more for some stupid reason