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Showing Original Post only (View all)Anger as Hungary far-right leader demands lists of Jews [View all]
Source: Reuters
A Hungarian far-right politician urged the government to draw up lists of Jews who pose a "national security risk", stirring outrage among Jewish leaders who saw echoes of fascist policies that led to the Holocaust.
Marton Gyongyosi, a leader of Hungary's third-strongest political party Jobbik, said the list was necessary because of heightened tensions following the brief conflict in Gaza and should include members of parliament.
Opponents have condemned frequent anti-Semitic slurs and tough rhetoric against the Roma minority by Gyongyosi's party as populist point scoring ahead of elections in 2014.
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/27/us-hungary-antisemitism-idUSBRE8AQ0L920121127
These people have actual influence in Hungary, they're not just some shouting fringe minority. Terrifying.
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They're probably compiling one; they try to screen their members via genetics tests. (nt)
Posteritatis
Nov 2012
#31
You're assuming there's a genetic difference between Jews and the rest of humanity
lunatica
Nov 2012
#36
Where did they get this nut? This is dangerous and could cost Hungary tourists. get rid of him.
hrmjustin
Nov 2012
#16
True. It is also ethno-nationalist, right-wing populist and anti-globalization.
pampango
Nov 2012
#25
my cousins in that region decamped last year. i would be looking to emigrate if i was jewish
loli phabay
Nov 2012
#27
A previous leader of that party was getting members gene-tested for "Jewish ancestry," too
Posteritatis
Nov 2012
#30
Now this is the kind of shit that needs to be stopped by the international community.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Nov 2012
#43
Ugh. Like Poland, Hungary hasn't changed as much as it might in certain respects.
LeftishBrit
Nov 2012
#58