Reply #167: this apparent acceptance of anti-semitism is a real stain on the left

[CTLawGuy]

(though I imagine the reaction would have been markedly different if it were Pat Buchanan who was caught on tape saying what Helen Thomas said.)

Whether she believes it or not, or didn't know what she was saying, the comment was still blatantly anti-semitic. It clearly referred to the Jews, not to government of Israel, not to Zionists, but to the Jews. It was also ignorant in saying that said Jews should go "back" to countries most have never called "home" even if they have managed to visit there.

I for one, am one liberal who does NOT tolerate antisemitism no matter who it comes from.