The expression of antisemitism in supposed support of a just cause, directly or implied, is never about that just cause. It is always motivated by hatred toward the Jewish community. History has consistently demonstrated this. Do not fall for that hateful nonsense.
@charlotteclymer Yeah, but on the flip side, showing compassion for the victims of genocide is *not* antisemitism, despite the many claims to the contrary.
@LouisIngenthron @charlotteclymer it kind of depends on the context doesn’t it? There were those whose only response to the October 7th attack was to lament in advance Israel’s response. Does that dismissive reaction to that tragedy count as Antisemitism?
@Scooperman @charlotteclymer If they were explicitly vocally dismissive of lost lives, then possibly, yes.
But if they just didn't grieve enough because they were too busy speaking out against the upcoming genocide, then no; that's just priorities.
@LouisIngenthron @charlotteclymer My remark was about those had nothing to say about the attack other than to lament in advance the response it would trigger. How is that any better than when somebody’s only concern about Israel’s response is whether or not it will harm the hostages?
@Scooperman @charlotteclymer I don't understand the question.
@LouisIngenthron @charlotteclymer My point is that when somebody’s only response to a massacre perpetrated on one group of people is to worry about what it means for another group, it’s a pretty good sign that the person places little value on the lives of that first group.
@Scooperman @charlotteclymer Or it just means they can't change the past but they can try to change the future.
@LouisIngenthron @charlotteclymer Sure, that’s possible. There is a big gap between being possible and being always true.