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

[dem in texas]

159. You are so wrong!

I grew up in Texas and am old enough to remember whites only water fountains, segregated schools, blacks riding in the back of the bus, all of that. It wrong and I am so glad it no longer exists. But the Jewish population in the South was a different matter. Yes, there were racists and KKK members who were against Jewish people (and Blacks and Catholics, too), but for the community as a whole, discrimination did not exist towards the Jewish people. They played a very important part in Dallas history and made major contributions to the city. I knew many Jewish families growing up and often played with my Jewish friends.

Remember when Kennedy ran for president. Everyone said the Pope would be telling him what to do. He got elected did he?

I like Bernie and like what he has to say, but I don't think the things he is proposing will every fly (free college, free medical care, etc), but I don't his being Jewish would prevent him from winning. He just needs a more practical platform. I supported Obama all the way for both his runs. This time around I have already voted in early voting and voted for Clinton. I don't think Bernie can win and the most important thing in the election is to have an outcome where we have another Democratic president.