October 7th was not an attempted genocide. From the River to the sea is not fomenting genocide, nor is "Globalize the Intifada," got it—Father of three sons and four granddaughters here.
I regret to say that I feel attempting one, sloganizing one, threatening one in your charter, and spreading false blood libels--has a direct effect on this old Jew. Including the man who pointed toy weapons at my head, chanting "Free Gaza, Kill All the Jews, Hitler had it right."---on video. Then, he got upset when I complained.
I don't doubt that. And I'm sorry you've experienced that. As a regular reader of this newsletter, I'm sure you're aware that I'm married to a Jewish woman. I won't divulge her position on any of this here, as it's not my place. But rest assured, I've seen its effects intimately. It's a scary time.
That said, I'm still not sure your point. Are you suggesting that threats from ideologues are more dangerous than a state-sanctioned extermination? And if so, I'd further ask why we feel the need to rank this kind of shit? There is a genocide being committed. There is violence (real, perceived, and otherwise) being perpetrated against Jews around the world. Again, both things can be true.
So, you’re telling me you know a Jew. But have you ever personally experienced a feral anti-semite (not an “idealogue”)who thinks “Kill All the Jews Hitler had it right” pointing toy guns at your head, because he thinks ALL Jews are doing what you say they are doing? Tell me, what is the benefit of your statements except to increase the danger to me and others who are Jews? Clicks? Subscribers? Next, this man has continued to stalk me, and will possibly acquire a real gun, why? Because I’m the enemy.
October 7th was not an attempted genocide. From the River to the sea is not fomenting genocide, nor is "Globalize the Intifada," got it—Father of three sons and four granddaughters here.
Not sure where in the essay I said that, let alone even alluded to it. Go off all you want but don't put words in my mouth.
Revist your thinking about who intends a genocide. Your words are always clear, Michael, and your advice on Dad-hood is superb.
We agree that attempting or intending a genocide is bad. Hopefully, we also agree that executing one is worse. Both things can be true.
I regret to say that I feel attempting one, sloganizing one, threatening one in your charter, and spreading false blood libels--has a direct effect on this old Jew. Including the man who pointed toy weapons at my head, chanting "Free Gaza, Kill All the Jews, Hitler had it right."---on video. Then, he got upset when I complained.
I don't doubt that. And I'm sorry you've experienced that. As a regular reader of this newsletter, I'm sure you're aware that I'm married to a Jewish woman. I won't divulge her position on any of this here, as it's not my place. But rest assured, I've seen its effects intimately. It's a scary time.
That said, I'm still not sure your point. Are you suggesting that threats from ideologues are more dangerous than a state-sanctioned extermination? And if so, I'd further ask why we feel the need to rank this kind of shit? There is a genocide being committed. There is violence (real, perceived, and otherwise) being perpetrated against Jews around the world. Again, both things can be true.
So, you’re telling me you know a Jew. But have you ever personally experienced a feral anti-semite (not an “idealogue”)who thinks “Kill All the Jews Hitler had it right” pointing toy guns at your head, because he thinks ALL Jews are doing what you say they are doing? Tell me, what is the benefit of your statements except to increase the danger to me and others who are Jews? Clicks? Subscribers? Next, this man has continued to stalk me, and will possibly acquire a real gun, why? Because I’m the enemy.