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Behind the Aegis

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2. It is a throwback to "Jews are more loyal to Israel."

Reply to Hissyspit (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 1, 2012, 06:28 PM

Mar 2012

If a person is "pro-Israel" it doesn't mean s/he is an "Israeli-firster." However, the term is mostly used with Jews. I have almost never seen it applied to someone like McCain, despite him have the same views as many of those who get called "Israeli-firster." It is the left's version to shut down conversation by implying the person is more loyal to Israel, thus putting the 'target' in a precarious situation. While there are most certainly those who many place Israel's needs above the US, they are rare. It is simply a way for some to use anti-Semitism to their advantage.

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The Emergency Committee For Israel Calls On Jewish Foundations To Defund Media Matters, CAP [View all] Purveyor Mar 2012 OP

"'Israel-firsters,' a term that analysts have shown has its origins in anti-Semitic writings." Hissyspit Mar 2012 #1

It is a throwback to "Jews are more loyal to Israel." Behind the Aegis Mar 2012 #2

So tell us what is the acceptable term? MicaelS Mar 2012 #3

So they want to shut down conversation at Media Matters Hissyspit Mar 2012 #4

Prepare to be shocked gratuitous Mar 2012 #5