Posted on 06/20/2011 7:02:42 PM PDT by llandres
There is no lack of antisemites today. But it is very hard to talk about the identity of the vast majority of them. Indeed, Yale University has just revamped its institute on antisemitism, apparently because it spent too much time talking about the overwhelming problem with antisemitism today–Islamic and especially Islamist antisemitism. In other words, the real antisemites are whitewashed, while those fighting antisemitism are called antisemites. The supporters of Israel are called enemies of Israel by those who themselves are generally enemies of Israel.
The truth is the exact opposite of what Milbank wrote. Beck is the leading purveyor of pro-Israel and antagonism toward anti-Semitic memes in the mass media. If you can listen to the second hour of his June 20, 2011, radio show he proves it with many clips of his past statements. I don’t care what you think of Beck or his positions on various issues. The truth is the truth.
Incidentally, if you want to see an example of “anti-Semitic memes in the mass media” take a look at this article by Milbank himself that oozes with hatred and contempt for Israel with an underlying foundation of antisemitic memes and the purest disgust. I think Beck could make a better case against Milbank regarding antisemitic themes and memes than vice-versa. (I’m not saying that Milbank, who is some vague and ignorant sense nominally Jewish, is an antisemite. He just sounds like one.)
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let me try that link to Milbank’s column again:
You might want to check this out. Van Jones now threatening to sue.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2737411/posts
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