British Jewish Voters' Choice: Anti-Semitism Today, or Tomorrow

Granted, the messages of Trump supporters are usually more crudely anti-Semitic, while the Corbynistas use the code-word "Zionist." When challenged, they say they're just critical of Israel and it has nothing to do with Jews. The conditioned reflex, however, is identical.

Why do both Trump and Corbyn attract anti-Semites? Perhaps the more pertinent question is: What is it about them that somehow gives license to anti-Semites, who rarely parade out in the open in this day and age, to out themselves and break cover?

In Corbyn's case there seem to be two answers. There's the anti-Zionism which has long been part of his radical leftist ideology that gives them a semblance of respectability. And then there's the current vogue for conspiracy theories on the extremes of politics. Where there are imagined conspiracies, there will always be imaginary Jews – sorry, Zionists.

So for British Jews, and in fact for all decent British voters, the choice next Thursday should be simple. Don't vote for a candidate who just can't help but attract anti-Semites.

Haaretz