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Behind the Aegis

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2. Is it surprising? No, not really.

Reply to still_one (Reply #1)

Mon May 27, 2019, 07:53 PM

May 2019

Nor is the rise of anti-Semitism in this country. The fact that anti-Semitic tropes, dog-whistles, and imagery are used by both sides, and defended by both sides, depending on the target and who made the comment/image, it is unsurprising that anti-Semitism is on the rise. When Jews even join in the use of anti-Semitism (not as a rhetorical device), but especially in defending anti-Semitic uses, then it shows how bad it has become.

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It is quite alarming still_one May 2019 #1

Is it surprising? No, not really. Behind the Aegis May 2019 #2

The last part is especially heartbreaking to witness. grossproffit May 2019 #3

I agree, but it, too, is expected. Behind the Aegis May 2019 #4