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BlueJazz

(25,348 posts)
4. Never understood the Jewish hate thing. I've even asked people to explain it to me and I get..
Mon Feb 2, 2015, 11:08 PM
Feb 2015

...the Deer/Headlight thing. All I can think of is the same reason some people don't like blacks. They still live in a tribe somewhere in their mind.

Recently I saw that the UK's least favorite countries are "Russia" and "Israel" Bonobo Feb 2015 #1
True. NaturalHigh Feb 2015 #2
There's ALWAYS some reason that can be found to blame the victims, but as she said... Bonobo Feb 2015 #3
4000 years of what? starroute Feb 2015 #13
Sorry, I should have said 1,500 years. Bonobo Feb 2015 #14
1200 years. and you're saying anti-semitism began from the moment there were jews? ND-Dem Feb 2015 #19
When do you think it began? Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #20
i have no idea when it began and of course it exists. but i doubt it began 1200 years ago, as soon ND-Dem Feb 2015 #21
Jews didn't "begin" 1200 years ago. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #22
i said "as soon as there were jews" not that "jews began". and i should have said 1200 BC, ND-Dem Feb 2015 #23
Hmmm...ain't that the same thing you did to Bonobo? Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #24
no. ND-Dem Feb 2015 #26
If you say so. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #27
Give him a break man... Bonobo Feb 2015 #29
I noticed the same thing leftynyc Feb 2015 #75
So 3200 Dorian Gray Feb 2015 #72
As far as I'm concerned, the two only go together for anti-semites. Chef Eric Feb 2015 #7
I totally agree... Bonobo Feb 2015 #9
+2 nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #135
In both those cases, recent conflicts are the main reason muriel_volestrangler Feb 2015 #25
Anti-Semitic attacks up 36 percent. Bonobo Feb 2015 #30
I replied to your post about the poll, not to your OP muriel_volestrangler Feb 2015 #32
Never understood the Jewish hate thing. I've even asked people to explain it to me and I get.. BlueJazz Feb 2015 #4
Everyone needs an "Other". Bonobo Feb 2015 #5
"Jews are the non-white whites that everyone can hate." Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #11
Brilliant! JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #37
Cool signature. NaturalHigh Feb 2015 #6
Thank you. Maybe that's why I've never developed those feelings. I don't believe in any of ... BlueJazz Feb 2015 #8
It is amazing how little people actually know about anti-Semitism. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #10
I really don't blame them though. Bonobo Feb 2015 #12
I still have to occasionally tell someone... NaturalHigh Feb 2015 #15
I have to explain "Jew" is a noun not an adjective. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Exhibit A Feb 2015 #17
I do blame some. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #18
+ 1,000,000...Bta, you nailed it. Rhinodawg Feb 2015 #41
Great Post, BtA leftynyc Feb 2015 #77
Excellent post. nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #136
I never understood the "you killed Christ" bit Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2015 #111
You'd think they would THANK us! Bonobo Feb 2015 #112
I know. It literally makes no sense, in terms of Christianity. nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #137
Anti-SOMETHING has existed for eons ann--- Feb 2015 #34
Did I or any one claim anything differently? Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #36
I'm not playing that game - not falling for it JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #38
Solidarity! Bonobo Feb 2015 #47
And I stand with you! Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #67
And STILL JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #79
Some would like to forget this or now say that it never happened. grossproffit Feb 2015 #103
Seriously? NaturalHigh Feb 2015 #61
Or as another poster put it... Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #65
She sure did JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #86
Of course it did. LeftishBrit Feb 2015 #122
I have always believed it's linked to the lack of a homeland issue. parkia00 Feb 2015 #51
There you go. That's the best explanation I've ever heard. Thanks! BlueJazz Feb 2015 #55
Neither do I. smirkymonkey Feb 2015 #54
Actually, the economy already dried up 5 years ago. DetlefK Feb 2015 #28
As has been said on this very thread Bonobo Feb 2015 #31
Being anti-war on ann--- Feb 2015 #35
Except she's not an Israeli JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #40
Are they? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #81
yep they are JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #85
But she's not making statements just about her. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #88
What does that have to do with Jews in England? hack89 Feb 2015 #46
Are you that naive? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #84
I was replying to someone who was justifying such behavior hack89 Feb 2015 #87
I suspect you don't even realize leftynyc Feb 2015 #78
Nothing, in the minds of nuanced, rational people. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #89
So what do you think about leftynyc Feb 2015 #91
I think it points out a facet of reality, while actually also being illogical. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #94
My point is that leftynyc Feb 2015 #126
I sincerely doubt people are that politically aware in their thinking, though. randome Feb 2015 #92
It's an excuse, though. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #95
Got it. And agree. randome Feb 2015 #99
In the OP, she says that antisemitism in the UK is not related to Israel's policies in the West Bank muriel_volestrangler Feb 2015 #93
Really. How would you feel if your neighbors were shooting rockets at you day in and day out? eom grossproffit Feb 2015 #102
Well, ann--- Feb 2015 #107
So, you'd be okay with them bombing your children while they sleep. Gotcha. grossproffit Feb 2015 #124
That isn't what ann--- Feb 2015 #125
Will you ever just answer a question? NaturalHigh Feb 2015 #130
I care that ann--- Feb 2015 #133
Glad to know that. NaturalHigh Feb 2015 #134
But punishing Europaean Jews for the actions of the Israel government IS antisemitism LeftishBrit Feb 2015 #129
That's not difficult. DetlefK Feb 2015 #39
Anti-semitism... so watered down. Solindsey Feb 2015 #42
^^^ This post right here proves the point made in the article. eom MohRokTah Feb 2015 #96
Though it did make a sudden jump after the Gaza war, it had in fact been increasing for a while LeftishBrit Feb 2015 #132
Once she can ann--- Feb 2015 #33
So every Jew in the world bears some blame for Israel's actions? hack89 Feb 2015 #44
Oh lord.... Rhinodawg Feb 2015 #45
By that logic, you would have to give your strong approval to anyone who criticized Muslims for the Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #48
I'm not sure ann--- Feb 2015 #52
You understand it. You make use of a double standard. Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #53
Nope ann--- Feb 2015 #70
You most certainly are doing that leftynyc Feb 2015 #82
Your post is an embarrassment to leftynyc Feb 2015 #80
And another post that proves precisely the point in the article. eom MohRokTah Feb 2015 #97
Which British Jews voted for Nuttyahoo? LeftishBrit Feb 2015 #120
Gee, I wonder why Jews in the UK and France want out? Rhinodawg Feb 2015 #43
Of course, you can never say it. smirkymonkey Feb 2015 #56
Ask yourself what led to the historic spikes of Antisemitism and you'll have an answer LanternWaste Feb 2015 #57
HorseS*** Rhinodawg Feb 2015 #58
Oh come on! Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #90
I have asked myself and I don't see a reason. Chef Eric Feb 2015 #66
I asked myself leftynyc Feb 2015 #83
(1) Economic crises; (2) I/P conflict - but I don't think that's the main source; (3) Increasing LeftishBrit Feb 2015 #121
Hardly an "acclaimed actress"! mr blur Feb 2015 #49
She is a contantly working actor, twice nominated for BAFTA awards, she works in every medium Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #50
Are you sure it's not the constant mis- pronouncing of the movie title? lame54 Feb 2015 #59
The Community Security Trust itself links anti-semitic attack rates to war in Gaza muriel_volestrangler Feb 2015 #60
Attacking British Jews because of Israel Bonobo Feb 2015 #62
Yes, it is vicious anti-semitism; but Lipman's suggestion of the cause of the rise makes no sense muriel_volestrangler Feb 2015 #63
Fine and that makes no difference at all to Jews who must face the reality. Bonobo Feb 2015 #64
I think it's both. LeftishBrit Feb 2015 #119
Stirred the hornest's nest again. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #68
I think it established one thing quite clearly. Bonobo Feb 2015 #69
Then how do you ann--- Feb 2015 #71
Wow. You really don't get it. Bonobo Feb 2015 #73
It is related ann--- Feb 2015 #74
Your confusion is...confusing Bonobo Feb 2015 #76
In re your 'tough questions'... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #100
There have always been reasons to attack Jews. Somehow they always seem to be justifiable to some. Bonobo Feb 2015 #104
So nothing ever changes in your world. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #105
I don't understand what you mean by that. Bonobo Feb 2015 #106
Look again. At ALL my comments. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #108
If your entire point is to say that anti-semites use Israel as an excuse Bonobo Feb 2015 #109
Well my point was not 'Israel' per se Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #113
It is still a HORRIBLE analogy by any measure. Bonobo Feb 2015 #115
Are you an American? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #117
Yes and the answer is because we have a vote Bonobo Feb 2015 #118
This thread has really revealed the rampant anti-semitism on DU. MohRokTah Feb 2015 #98
It's utterly disgusting. I can't believe these people are members of my beloved party. grossproffit Feb 2015 #101
It sure does - doesn't it? JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #127
poor baby enid602 Feb 2015 #110
Yup, damn that woman! Bonobo Feb 2015 #114
WTF does a British actress of Jewish descent have to do with "average Palestinians"? nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #138
Of course RT.com has an agenda to portray Europe this way. randome Feb 2015 #116
Sorry, but she's wrong about it having nothing to do with Gaza or the West Bank. Spider Jerusalem Feb 2015 #123
No, we still have plenty of the old-fashioned skinhead variety... LeftishBrit Feb 2015 #128
Good post. nt Bonobo Feb 2015 #131
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