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Thread #160727   Message #3815444
Posted By: Keith A of Hertford
19-Oct-16 - 04:53 AM
Thread Name: BS: What does 'anti-semitism' mean?
Subject: RE: BS: What does 'anti-semitism' mean?
Kevin,
So far as I have seen the examples of anti semitism in this context (Labour Party) have all been essentially about criticism of Israel, or of people opposing those criticisms and defending Israel against such criticisms.

Really? I am not aware of any that were just criticism of Israel rather than anti-Semitism, so please give an example.

Steve,
Why, Keith, none other then your very favourite example, Naz Shah. She only mentioned Israel. Only since you asked.

She called for Jews to be transported out of the Middle East, and she and Corbyn acknowledged that her views were anti-Semitic, not just anti-Israel.
Have you got any example of accused anti-Semitism in Labour that was just legitimate criticism of Israel?
I think not.

Steve, anti-semites used to claim that Jews manipulate our governments.
Now that is not acceptable, they claim that a "pro-Israel lobby" manipulates our governments, just as you do.

You refuse to say what power they have over our governments.
The anti-semites used to claim that the Jews controlled the banks and the media. What is your version Steve?