Hey, nasty language directed at Jews was constant and chronic. On the other hand pogroms were a specific tool of state in Eastern Europe. Peasants did not organize ANYTHING, and certainly didn't spontaneously attack Jews. They had to be paid and goaded into doing that by their rulers.
Again, the dehuminization prepared those peasants for the attacks.
I wonder why Mel is being crucified for his remarks while the Islamic idiot who killed Jews during the weekend has excuses made for him. He was troubled...blah blah. Is it worse to call some one a damn Jew or shoot him. I guess the media thinks talking is worse.