I have never understood anti-Semitism. I have never heard of anti-Norwegianism, anti-Japaneseism, anti-Italianism. Why all the hatred for Jews? Would somebody please explain anti-Semitism to me?
The Jews, Ashkenazim in particular, have IQs averaging 120. Many fields of endeavor come easily to them and, in doing so, garner much resentment and envy among those not so gifted.
Jews are disproportionately represented in positions of wealth and power. Antisemites believe it to be because of a form of privilege that is setup by the Jewish community, I think its because they tend to be damn smart and have a cultural affinity to being successful. Plenty of antisemites in all walks of life and political leanings. I have seen shades of it here on FR even.
I am not Jewish, but had the honor of growing up with many Jewish friends and families. There is not a greater bunch of people on this Earth
“Would somebody please explain anti-Semitism to me?”
After years of wondering why Anti-Semitism exists, I honestly don’t know.
There was the medieval blood libel that the Jews killed Christ. Only a few fanatics believe that now.
The Nazis villified Jews for controlling the banks and the department stores. Then why persecute ordinary Jews who were not powerful? To this day the belief persists among some that Jews control world finance & communications a la Rothschilds.
Then there’s the state of Israel, that has punched way above its weight for over seventy years. Made plenty of enemies.
Currently, and in my opinion, today’s rash of antisemitic attacks originate from the “religion of peace” /s.
Hatred of Jews is hardwired into Islam, the Koran, and a majority of Muslims. It gains much horsepower through petrodollar financing not only of terrorism but dissemination of Islamic propaganda all over the world including here in the U.S.
An indicator of its influence here is media reluctance to name the perpetrators of antisemitic crimes, in the name of political correctness. If a nutcase of any religion other than Islam assaults Jews, his identity is blared tot he heavens. If the attacker is Muslim, then it’s hush-hush.
That’s my short answer.
I think it's this:
Today, it's simply an inculcated hatred that evolved over millennia of envy and misunderstanding.
But...
Originally, it was jealousy over the Jews being named as God's chosen people.
-PJ
From Russian Bolsheviks to American Socialists