1. Antisemitism is rising. Not just phony “ooo you can't criticize Israel” BS; real yes-actual antisemitism, from centrists to fascists to leftists.
2. Israel is committing yes-actual genocide in Gaza.
3. People are fighting to weaken, discredit, and undermine the institutions like the ICC, HRW, and Amnesty International that exist to fight genocide.
Do you all not see how completely non-contradictory these three truths are? Do you not see how •dangerous• (3) is in the context of (1)?
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@inthehands (2) (the genocide) is enabling (1) (the antisemitism). But Netanyahu likes that, because the more vulnerable Jews feel, the more they will look for a ‘tough’ leader. It’s hard to imagine a more irresponsible strategy to maintain personal power.
@KimSJ
Ah yes, the antisemitism is the Jews fault. It is in fact a Jewish tool to manipulate the masses. Classic
@inthehands
It takes a hell of a lot of nuance to simultaneously hold the truths that Netanyahu is both exploiting and inflaming antisemitism and also that antisemitism is a clear and present danger that is absolutely not the fault of the people it targets. A lot of nuance. And nuance is…um…not having a great year.
@inthehands
No it isn't. I would even say that it's not having a great century. And I basically have zero trust for Internet reply guys to get it right when I don't see them even trying
@KimSJ
@alter_kaker
Fair, and I realize I should’ve said right off the bat that I appreciate your previous reply calling out the dangerous pattern here.