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anti partisan

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17. In order to understand hate, it's best to observe it first-hand
Mon Apr 28, 2014, 12:02 AM
Apr 2014

And I've gained a much different perspective on the matter as a Jew. Considering a lot of the things people at Stormfront consider to be fact, anti-Semitism is a normal reaction. I'm not saying that they are in the right to be anti-Semites, BUT there are many well-intentioned people there who really just have a bad grasp of facts and believe stupid conspiracy theories about the "Protocols" or the majority of Jews looking at Gentiles as some sort of scum of the earth. So what I see is a lot of hate which almost completely stems from pure ignorance. And I daresay if I was in their shoes, I'd be anti-Semitic as well.

I don't know about actually signing up over there. I don't think you get access to secret forums, but lurking there is certainly a valuable educational experience. And I don't have any hate towards people who act out trying to make the world the better place, based on what they think is the truth. If we all strive for truth with an open mind, much ignorance will be overcome and I do have confidence that some of these "haters" will come over to our side when they realize their belief systems are based in lies.

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"With the Internet feuling hate" Scootaloo Apr 2014 #1
. Behind the Aegis Apr 2014 #2
Post removed Post removed Apr 2014 #4
Wow, why even sign up to Stormfront? joshcryer Apr 2014 #6
If anyone has the jury results, I'd like to see 'em. joshcryer Apr 2014 #11
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In order to understand hate, it's best to observe it first-hand anti partisan Apr 2014 #17
Why would I need to observe it to understand it? joshcryer Apr 2014 #18
If we want to *end* hate, we must understand its root causes anti partisan Apr 2014 #19
If you thought a race was destroying society you'd fight them? joshcryer Apr 2014 #20
It's not possible anti partisan Apr 2014 #21
Nothing to see here... joshcryer Apr 2014 #5
oh, I'm not arguing that, josh Scootaloo Apr 2014 #7
To think they are mere trolls is to be naive. joshcryer Apr 2014 #9
Thanks for this. Warren DeMontague Apr 2014 #3
I don't go a day without seeing "anti-Jewish" commentary. joshcryer Apr 2014 #8
While I think a lot of antisemitism and other racism is the result of the economic crisis... LeftishBrit Apr 2014 #10
That is very true. Behind the Aegis Apr 2014 #12
Universal Scapegoat latrun Apr 2014 #13
welcome to DU. Are you saying that because there are so many "different" descriptors accurately uppityperson Apr 2014 #14
Looks like you touched a raw nerve. William769 Apr 2014 #16
Maybe I haven't had enough coffee, but I still can't tell what happened up thread. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #23
To stay within community standards all I will say is this. William769 Apr 2014 #24
DU rec...nt SidDithers Apr 2014 #22
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