Anti-semitism, the 800lb gorilla in the room that nobody seems to want to talk about

[Behind the Aegis]

140. Yes it is.

Right funny in some respects, from "well, I've never seen it! So it must not exist!" to "Well, I know lots of Jews (am Jewish) and it isn't true (with no evidence)." We are expected to discuss the various issues other minority groups have in regards to racism or sexism, but when some groups are asked to examine their issues with other minority groups it's "off limits."

The anti-Semitism I have seen here in regards to Sanders has been minimal, but if he becomes the nominee, it will increase and not just from the right. The idea so many spout the "No True Scotsman" fallacy of "democrats can't be anti-Semites" is astonishing. They can be and some certainly are; just like some are homophobes, transphobes, misogynists, and yes, racists.

That said, I don't like the nature of the OP for a very simple reason, it is implying a conclusion without all the facts. While it is factual AA are more likely to be anti-Semitic than whites and Latinos, who are also more anti-Semitic than whites, in general, (the article with this information has been posted a few times up above), it is irresponsible to draw the conclusion the reason AA and Latinos aren't supporting Sanders is because of anti-Semitism. Are some withholding support because he is Jew? Possibly. However, one can't claim it as fact because there is no proof. This is, IMO, in the same vein of "Blacks are only supporting Clinton because of "name recognition." and other such tropes. It is disrespectful to the African-American community to claim they are unable to understand the political process and therefore, only chooses candidates because of their name recognition or because someone isn't the "correct" religion. It is as bad as saying Jews have to support Sanders because he is Jewish or women have to support Clinton because she is a woman. Minority groups get lots of crap, and yes, Jews are a minority (something a few here find debatable), but we shouldn't be attacking each other, and instead need to be building bridges to one another.

In the Oppression Olympics, the only winners are the oppressors!