It doesn’t....unless they are always ‘critical’ in every situation. Unfortunately, Buchanan always seems to come down on what-ever side is against the jews. It is probably deep seated and an ‘inherited’ mindset, that for some reason, unconsciously, he doesn’t dare upset.
So, if a person is always critical of Islam, say, then they must just be a bigot against Muslims? Or, is it possible that Islam simply keeps doing similar things over and over?
What nobody seems to wish to recognize here is that some people, certainly nations, tend to do similar things often, or hold similar positions over a long period of time. Democrats, for instance, tend to say silly things and hold untenable positions. I am not a bigot against them, but I do tend to be very critical about them. The same is true of many, many other bodies, countries, groups and individuals.
Going about defining anyone who disagrees with one group too much as a bigot is exactly what the left does. It is a wonderful way to silence disagreement. You don't like gay marriage? You are a homophobe. You don't like welfare state politics? You are a racist. People on this thread are doing nothing but aping the left, and doing it well. You don't support Israel enough then you are an anti-semite. Bogus.
Good point. There really is a mindset here with Buchanan though that can’t be denied. Maybe it is more geared to an opposition to the state of Israel and is not classic anti semitism. I really don’t know what Pat’s problem is with Israel....but it is there.