Monday, October 24, 2011

What is anti-Semitism?

When Bill Kristol wrote that Occupy Wall Street protesters were anti-Semitic, it did not make sense to me so after all these years, I decided to find the definition. I googled “anti-Semitic” and got this definition from the site of the Anti-defamation league (ADL). I understand in some countries you can go to jail for being anti-Semitic. I am also mindful about a month ago a man in France was fined for being anti-Semitic. The courts found him guilty. I think he was an actor.
The belief or behavior hostile toward Jews just because they are Jewish. It may take the form of religious teachings that proclaim the inferiority of Jews, for instance, or political efforts to isolate, oppress, or otherwise injure them. It may also include prejudiced or stereotyped views about Jews.
Read more at:
http://www.adl.org/hate-patrol/antisemitism.asp

As always,
BB

#OWS Critics Using Nazi Propaganda Themes
by bernardpliers
Excerpt:
Bill Kristol is claiming the Occupation is antisemitic, and that is my cue for another installment of my series in Fascist propaganda. In fact, any time Kristol say anything, it's time to look for its roots in Fascist propaganda.
Read more at:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/22/1015969/--OWS-Critics-Using-Nazi-Propaganda-Themes?via=siderecent

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