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In reply to the discussion: Anger as Hungary far-right leader demands lists of Jews [View all]iemitsu
(3,888 posts)11. It sounds so shocking yet, I was reminded of
the lists of Ethnic Americans, whose names were complied in order to deny them equal rights as citizens on election day.
I'm not trying to equate Jim Crow with the Holocaust but our own right wingers are experts at instilling fear in minority populations by publicly identifying them as the enemy.
I wish the attitude of Marton Gyongyosi was confined to Hungary.
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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