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mr_lebowski

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10. I'm just saying to the extent that I've seen anything LIKE 'Anti-Semitism' on the Left
Fri Jan 4, 2019, 01:37 PM
Jan 2019

It's come in the form of people on the Left criticizing the government of Israel. I've literally never heard, seen, or known of ... a legitimate Lefty ... disparaging individuals BECAUSE they're Jewish.

Yet it seems many people conflate 'criticizing Israel's government' with 'being Anti-Semitic'.

That's their right, but personally, I reject that notion.

I criticize my government all the time, doesn't make me Anti-ANY (race, religion, creed, etc) ... it makes me anti-the particular thing I'm disagreeing with ... that my Government is doing in my name.

I'd also point out that you'll generally see more on the American Left disapproving of what Israel is doing ... when a Rightie like Bibi is in power, as opposed to decent man like Begin.

Let me also point out that if Womens March founders/organizers are indeed actually rejecting Jews ... then that's F***** UP, and I entirely disapprove. To be clear.

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