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Anti-Semitic carnival
Shlomi Laufer
Published: 23.01.08, 09:58
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1. Put this in proper perspective ...
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (01.23.08)
Many goyim do not even realize that they harbour anti-Semitic beliefs. It is so deeply ingrained that it just sort of "pops out" at inopportune moments, like a public interview. I have many Muslim friends who would deny most emphatically that they hold anti-Semitic views - but as you discuss various issues, what comes out of their mouths leaves you dumbfounded. It's the same with Christians, if not worse. Intellectually, many anti-Semites deny they are anti-Semites - but subconsiously, these attitudes exist, coming to the surface inadvertantly in an unguarded moment, under stress, when intoxicated, or during an argument. If you think that this does not influence the political beliefs even of world leaders & politicians, you are being very naive.
2. Christians believe they themselves are responsible
Ran   (01.23.08)
All Christians (Bible-believing ones) believe their own sins sent Jesus to the cross, this woman doesn't know what she's talking about.
3. Apologise is victory ? ... ha
(01.23.08)
What's in the heart stay in the heart ... it's commercial or political apologise but sure not from her heart .
4. Israelis like to look at anti-semitism from afar
Al   (01.23.08)
Of course their brand of Lapitism and expulsion of Jews from their homes of 30 years is simple politics. Those who live in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. Cure your own anti-semitism before you wax poetic about others.
5. What a joke
withheld ,   Copenhagen, Denmark   (01.23.08)
"I constantly ask myself why I need suffer so. I am not Jewish, I did not crucify Jesus.” This clearly shows the level of intellect that anti Semitic people have. How can this POSSIBLY happen to me?? My son has a drug issue, and of course it has nothing to do with my parental skills as a mother, noooo. What a dumb bitch, I just wished Jews would just shake their heads, instead of demanding an apology. She should be ridiculed, not coerced.
6. 1 That's human nature
Nate   (01.23.08)
Why do you think the Japanese naturally dislike the Chinese, who naturally dislike the Mongols, who naturally dislike the western Caucasian, and so on? Do Mongols have a natural dislike of Jews which is implanted into their DNA? Is their denial of Antisemitism proof they are anti-Semites? Antisemitism is an age-old disease that continues on as other racist sentiments that are usually deadly when left alone, or worse, nurtured. I hope you are not trying to get a piece of the Palestinian's eternal victimhood action. Be who you are and don't whine about it. Not everyone will like you, maybe most won't. But nobody likes a crybaby.
7. There are much worse things said.
Inyaki ,   Bilbao, basque   (01.23.08)
This is just a language slip, I wouldn't qualify this as antisemitic.
8. Comapred to Eli Yishai
Simon ,   TA Israel   (01.23.08)
So and in Israel MK Eli Yishai (Shas) reguallary incites hatred towards gay people which can result in violence and personal attacks. So sorry but this is a but hypocritical to cry Anti Semitism when we have the likes of Shas in Israel.
9. terry, i noticed
gadi ,   idf   (01.23.08)
there was not one tb i disagreed with u! i'm not good in writing my feelings, so u just read what u write ;-) thanks!
10. face it
dafer ,   jerusalem   (01.23.08)
no one in this world like the jews and there atrocities ,and they only appoligize because of the power the jews in the world and the pain they can cause to those who admit there hatered in public . jews are hated all over the world
11. I didn't follow the whole stuff,but...
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (01.23.08)
I think it was just an unfortunate statement. I guess she spoke out of a conditionament of the Church.The Church is to be blamed for have spread such a thing theroughout the centuries. Brasilians are good people and,in general, don't care very much about who is jewish,english,arab or whatever. I think she spoke without thinking on the meaning of what she was saying,however,what she said should be an eye opener to the role of the church in antisemitism.This ,yes,should be stressed and analized and fought against.
12. actually,
(01.23.08)
everyone suffers, its inevitable. and noone cares if shes jewish or not. she still chose drugs thats one reason why she suffers. its a fact that jews did sacrifice jesus, so whats anti semetic about that...just because someone mentions the word jew and makes a blind negative comment with it, doesnt make anyone an anti semetic. instead of childishly picking the "anti semetic card", act like adults and fairly take the crticism...or call her bluff, what ever. people are getting sick of this shenanigans(anti-semetic crap) anyway, noone cares, there is racism exercised all around the world to this day as a matter of fact-geez!
13. Rome crucified Jesus
Petra ,   usa   (01.23.08)
then, made him g-d. No Jew would do either.
14. Very good title!
Yair   (01.23.08)
'Anti-Semitic carnival' is a very good title. At least if you understand that the first to dance in this carnival is the 'Brazilian Jewish community' when asking for apologies and then viewing 'the singer’s contrition with marked suspicion'.
15. anti-semitism
Anti-semitic semite ,   london   (01.23.08)
Semitism: favouritism towards semites. That's the defintion. My father is Jordanian, so that makes me a semite. Yet I do not favour semites over others, thus I am anti-semitic! It is high time people corrected this linguistic injustice. Anti-semitism is not racism, its simply anti-favouritism. And no, I'm not Jewish (a Jew in Jordan?)
16. #12 "actually"
Gary ,   US   (01.23.08)
You've got to be kidding. "It's a fact that Jews did sacrifice Jesus, so what's anti-Semitic about that?" You obviously have no understanding of history--this so-called "fact" you toss around casually was used for 2000 years to murder, maim and persecute Jews under the religious charge of "deicide", the most immoral, reprehensible, and deadly use of religious conviction in the history of humankind. She may be a naive woman, but your dismissing the impact of what she said is an ignorant, reprehensible comment.
17. For #7 *Language slip*
Raoul ,   Netanya, Israel   (01.23.08)
I would change *language slip* to *Freudian slip* and this is definitely a case of deep-rooted anti-Semitism.
18. maybe she meant that jews are presecuted for something
(01.23.08)
without a very legitimate reason and she shouldnt be presecuted either
19. It's not even that bad. We've never suffered?
A ,   Jerusalem   (01.23.08)
20. AND SHE PRAISED HER CHURCH GIVEN EDUCATION TOO , RIGHT ?
M ,   US   (01.23.08)
21. "Anti-Semitic carnival " is a bit over the top
Chanalau, Tova ,   London, UK   (01.23.08)
There is such a thing as being over sensitive; there is no need to label the entire population of South America anti-Semitic because of one harmless remark.
22. Why force him to apologize? He doesn't like Jews...
Avraham ,   NYC   (01.23.08)
and is honest about it. At least, he's a kind of an enemy that's obvious.
23. #1 - Terry, Anti-Semitic beliefs are par for the course...
Joe ,   Los Angeles, CA   (01.23.08)
Anti-Semitic beliefs are par for the course when over 3.5 billion people believe in one form of replacement theology or another that 'nullifies' Judaism.
24. #4 waxing logical on "politics" vs. "bigotry"
Daniel ,   NYC   (01.23.08)
Yes, Al, one would be correct to say that "Expulsion of Jews from their homes of 30 years" IS politics. You are incorrect when you say it is "simple" politics. NOBODY claims it to be simple. Furthermore, your argument becomes grossly fallacious when you connect a political move such as removal of settlements, with some sort of morality and bigotry. Zoning and easement laws exist in any developed city, would you call these immoral? As a Brazilian Jew, I am annoyed by the bigoted claim of an ignoramus cultural icon unfamiliar with an event possibly occurring 1975 years ago. As a proud Sabra and Zionist, I am incensed by the inability of a large part of the Israeli constituency to recognize the "simple" logical difference between politics and bigotry. Stop throwing "anti-Semitisim" like its a self-defining political movement. It is not.
25. Clean out Migron quickly
E. Olmert ,   cremieux, jerusalem   (01.23.08)
I suggest we destroy as many Jewish communities as possible and give as much land as possible to the Arabs before the Jews realize they must run away from Brazil. We want to make sure they get a Sderot-style welcome.
26. ##22 Doh
Invicta ,   Europa   (01.23.08)
Your 'enemy' is actually a SHE not a HE.
27. what Lennie Bruce would have said
bob ,   potomac md   (01.23.08)
Instead of taking these insults he would have said (and did say!) Why did we kill him? Because he didn't wann be a doctor!
28. Offensive Comments
Mel Gibson ,   USA   (01.23.08)
What she said is awful, no excuse, just terrible, I am in shock.
29. Ignorance runs deep!!!
DR ,   Florida, USA   (01.23.08)
Anyone who believes that certian people are better or worse due to their religion are plain ignorant!!! If there really is a god, does he really love some more than others??? To think so is asinine!!! I have spoken to christians who think jews hate jesus...why, who knows! I have spoken ot muslims who think that all jews hate Arabs and muslims..again why? Who knows!! This is what people are taught and brought up with and goes to show that religion is an evil thing when used improperly!!!
30. This is why Christianity is evil to Jews
JMK ,   NYC   (01.23.08)
They believe Jews killed their "g-d" and the remnant that they have manage to survive should suffer and be humiliated and degraded for ever, this is christianity as far jews are concerned in a nutshell. The Pope should should be asked to apologize.
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