Anti-Semitic incidents ( hate crimes ) in the US increased 388% since Oct. 7th

My employment background took me into businesses which were largely populated by employees that were black, namely working in slaughter houses. I often heard black people call each other by the n-word. It was a very common experience and there was no hatred or demeaning about it. So calling black people by the n-word is o.k. depending on who does the calling. For black to black interaction it is common. For white to black it is insighting.

This observed sort of contradiction to me explains the conflict between white and black as actually culture based rather than race based. What divides black and white races in the U.S. is far more than simply race, I believe. Until this divide is addressed you can have all the equality addressing legal, economic, and social laws and regulations you like, but they will never fully address what divides black and white America.
While cultural differences and misunderstandings can certainly play a role in conflict, it's important to recognize that the root causes of racial tensions between white and black people are far more complex and deeply rooted in historical and systemic factors. Addressing these underlying issues is essential for achieving true racial equality and justice.
 

By 'elevating' do you mean as affirmative action elevates some over others. Such as those who are not qualified for a job by something that they had to apply themselves to obtain like an education or expertise, but got the job or promotion only because of the color of their skin or their gender?
No not in that context. By acting in ways that elevate your own race as superior to theirs. People who believe their race is superior to others and act and behave in a superior way. People who hate other races and do violence to them. Somehow these people feel that they are better than others, and force their will against "inferior" others.
 
I get it that Muslims hate the Jews, heck they hate Christians too, but why do others hate Jews? I just don't get it.
Understanding it requires understanding 3 different areas:
First is understanding the theology of Islam and the fact that all Muslims believe and support the teachings of the Quran and Muhammad. This is what defines a Muslim. If a person doesn’t believe in and support these things they aren’t a Muslim.
Second, is that these teachings are implemented by a huge wealthy international brotherhood of Muslim men around the globe that includes Presidents of countries, leaders of jihadi groups like Hamas, political lobby groups, and public relations groups.
And third, is understanding all of these groups are active in the United States and have moved into leadership positions in our universities and other institutions and subjected students and others to a steady drumbeat of antisemitism and anti-americanism.
Each of the above 3 areas requires an in-depth study of their own to get all the details.
1st is a study of the Quran and teachings of Muhammad.
2nd is a study of the Muslim jihadi groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, Taliban, Boko Haram, etc. and how they’re all connected and have a common goal. .
3rd is a study of Muslim groups operating in the U.S. including political groups, public relations groups and jihadi support groups.
 

Understanding it requires understanding 3 different areas:
First is understanding the theology of Islam and the fact that all Muslims believe and support the teachings of the Quran and Muhammad. This is what defines a Muslim. If a person doesn’t believe in and support these things they aren’t a Muslim.
Second, is that these teachings are implemented by a huge wealthy international brotherhood of Muslim men around the globe that includes Presidents of countries, leaders of jihadi groups like Hamas, political lobby groups, and public relations groups.
And third, is understanding all of these groups are active in the United States and have moved into leadership positions in our universities and other institutions and subjected students and others to a steady drumbeat of antisemitism and anti-americanism.
Each of the above 3 areas requires an in-depth study of their own to get all the details.
1st is a study of the Quran and teachings of Muhammad.
2nd is a study of the Muslim jihadi groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, Taliban, Boko Haram, etc. and how they’re all connected and have a common goal. .
3rd is a study of Muslim groups operating in the U.S. including political groups, public relations groups and jihadi support groups.
It's also important to remember that the vast majority of Muslims condemn violence and terrorism. This is the same with Americans, the vast majority of Americans condemn violence, terrorism, and hate crimes.
 
If it had been Israeli soldiers doing the horrible unimaginable things to women that Hamas has done to Jewish women, it would be the lead story on every network and in every newspaper headline in the country.
Kate, I doubt that scenario would be given much press. Just my feeling. We are a pro-Israeli nation.
 
Must I delete the above post? Will someone report me for being mean or rude or overly dramatic? This has happened to me before discussing the Holocaust. What is mean & rude is not me speaking of it, but IT, ITSELF.
I don’t think it’s mean or rude. The holocaust was absolutely horrific and everyone should feel that way.

In 2010 my son married a polish woman so we went to Poland for the wedding. We spent 4 days sightseeing in krakow and I knew that I had to go to Auschwitz. Some people questioned why I would go but I felt a huge pull to do so. Despite having a panic attack I finished the tour.

The experience was heartbreaking and the only way I can describe it was that I could feel people’s souls, sorrow and pain. I wish everyone could go because it might change how people feel about others, treat them and their views on what’s acceptable.
 
No not in that context. By acting in ways that elevate your own race as superior to theirs. People who believe their race is superior to others and act and behave in a superior way. People who hate other races and do violence to them. Somehow these people feel that they are better than others, and force their will against "inferior" others.
You don't understand why people show bigoted behavior? Not a problem. Usually it has been ingrained into a society or community over time by the more powerful to manipulate the less powerful and maintain the status quo. For example, often poor whites in the deep south are encouraged to feel they are better than the black folks.

Reason: by keeping black people lower than themselves poor whites feel more secure in their place because they are not at the 'bottom' of society due to their economic situation. The rich 'gentry' of the south promotes this perspective so as to keep the rest of the white population in their place and the 'gentry' in their place.

It is an old formula that worked well in the decades following the American Civil War in the old Confederate States. By breaking this formula that then broke down the social and economic stratification poor whites now must struggle with realizing that they are indeed at the 'bottom' of the ladder. The so called rise in bigotry of recent times is just the last gasp of this realization. It will slowly play-out with time. We just have to get through this last gasp period before the uselessness of this past social relationship is realized by everyone.

The two political parties are in opposite camps. One promotes the status quo because the gentry is its financial and leadership base. While the other promotes freedom and equal opportunity for all in society beginning with the Civil Rights Bill of 1963.
 
I understood that the Romans killed Jesus, but no one ever seems to blame them or want to kill all of them.
No one wants to kill Romans because they and their Empire are long gone. As for blaming them there is no mileage in that. The New Testament's version gets lots of mileage from it instead.
 

UPenn President Liz Magill resigns after disastrous antisemitism testimony

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill – under increasing pressure from both donors and the White House after her disastrous testimony before Congress this week on the school’s failure to protect Jewish students – “voluntarily” resigned her post Saturday, the school announced.

UPenn President Liz Magill resigns after disastrous antisemitism testimony
 
Having a conversation about racism is difficult but it is necessary. We all know what it is, and how it can escalate to violence, and it often has, sometimes in horrific ways, So I asked someone smarter than me some questions this morning.

Why is racism so hard to talk about?

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Talking about racism can be difficult for many reasons. One reason is that it can be uncomfortable to discuss, especially for those who have not experienced it themselves 1. Another reason is that people may be afraid of saying the wrong thing and unintentionally offending someone 1. Additionally, some people may not fully understand what racism is and how it affects people, which can make it difficult to have a productive conversation about it 2.
It’s important to remember that having candid and critical conversations about racism is essential to creating a more inclusive society 2. While it may be uncomfortable at first, it’s important to push through that discomfort and engage in these conversations 2. By doing so, we can work towards a better understanding of the issue and create a more equitable future for all.

Why do people take sides and racism discussions?

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There are several reasons why people take sides in discussions about racism. One reason is that people may feel a strong emotional connection to the issue, which can make it difficult to remain objective 1. Additionally, people may have different experiences with racism, which can shape their perspectives and opinions on the matter 2. Some people may also feel that they have a lot to lose or gain from the outcome of the discussion, which can lead them to take a particular side 3.
It’s important to remember that discussions about racism should be approached with an open mind and a willingness to learn from others 1. By listening to different perspectives and engaging in respectful dialogue, we can work towards a better understanding of the issue and create a more equitable future for all.

Why do so many discussions end up in personal attacks?

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Discussions about sensitive topics such as racism can often become heated and emotional, which can make it difficult to remain objective and respectful 1. When people feel strongly about an issue, they may become defensive and take criticism personally, leading to personal attacks and ad hominem arguments 12. Additionally, some people may not have the necessary communication skills to express their thoughts and feelings in a constructive manner, which can lead to misunderstandings and further conflict 1.
It’s important to remember that personal attacks and ad hominem arguments are not productive and can be hurtful to all parties involved 3. Instead, it’s important to approach discussions with an open mind and a willingness to listen to different perspectives 1. By doing so, we can work towards a better understanding of the issue and create a more inclusive and equitable society.
I think wherever you got those answers from, some good points made.
 
Rabbi Hillel, a Babylonian Jewish scholar around the time of Jesus:

"If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
If I am only for myself, what am I?
And if not now, when?"

Very timely. Some things never change.
 
After Harvard’s Board failed to fire her, Claudine Gay hangs on to her job regardless of what it does to Harvard. So far it has cost Harvard a staggering $1 billion in donations and only time will tell whether enrollment will plummet and its reputation as a prestige school will be gone forever.

Harvard faces $1 billion donation plunge over antisemitism controversy

Harvard faces $1 billion donation plunge over antisemitism controversy​

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It's also important to remember that the vast majority of Muslims condemn violence and terrorism.
The vast majority of Muslims do not condemn violence and terrorism. Muslims are defined by their belief in the teachings of Muhammad and the Quran. Those who condemn these teachings aren’t Muslim. The Quran is a violent theology that allows polygamy, slavery, discrimination against women, beatings, chopping off body parts, and killing. It was dictated by a man who had 11 wives, and one of them was a 9 year old girl.

The vast majority of Muslims live in Muslim countries that don’t condemn violence and they support terrorist groups. Some of these countries include Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Nigeria, Somolia, Gaza and Pakistan. The violent Muslim jihadi groups they support are ISIS, Al Qaeda, Taliban, Hamas, Hesbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Boko Haram, and Housthis. Even Muslims in America support terrorism. American Muslims sent $12 million to Hamas before the FBI shut down their money transfer operation.

https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2008/november/hlf112508
 
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UPenn President Liz Magill resigns after disastrous antisemitism testimony

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill – under increasing pressure from both donors and the White House after her disastrous testimony before Congress this week on the school’s failure to protect Jewish students – “voluntarily” resigned her post Saturday, the school announced.

UPenn President Liz Magill resigns after disastrous antisemitism testimony
Don’t get me started on UP. They have been a thorn in our backs for years. Their endowment is somewhere around $22 billion. That would allow a lot of kids a free education if they wouldn’t be trying to hold back. They aren’t the only university with big or bigger endowment funds. All tax free money. My kids went to more public smaller schools where only education was taught and not society issues and ways to demonstrate or raise hell were being burned into their brains.

Luckily we planned for their education right after their birth. My daughter received a 50% scholarship from Penn State for academics and my son received a 100% scholarship for his ability in a track event where he placed third nationally.
 
Ater decades of atrocities committed by both Israelis & Arabs, it's difficult to know which is ahead in the count. But I think we should separate anti-Israelis and antisemitic. If one opposes the nation of Israel, they are not antisemitic. If one opposes the Jewish religion and its followers, then one is antisemitic. Granted there is a fair amount of overlap. And the same is true of anti-Arabic and anti- Islamic.
While, now, Hamas was clearly the aggressor, the strategy was to cause the Israelis to over re-act, and lose international support, which the Israelis seem to have done. Israel still has to exit Gaza. I fear Israel will not leave and intends to make Gaza into West Israel.
 
I have heard very little about these types of crimes here in PA.

What is picking up again is the younger generation going on killing sprees across the U.S. We are seeing 16-22 y/o robbing and killing convenient store clerks overnight.
 
What about Millennia of atrocities committed against Jews and why do people love to forget that?
I heard an interesting explanation of that perpetual hostility.... From the Biblical record, it was Jews who encouraged the Romans to find Jesus guilty and thus he was crucified. Later the Crusaders made their pilgrimages to the Holy Land because the theory was that if they died on crusade, they'd go straight to heaven. So they went there to push back the Muslims, get help from God and take back the region for God and Christians. In the process, they also fought against the Jews who lived there.

Then when the Jews began spreading into Europe, because they were seen as 'the people who killed Jesus', the Christian nations had laws against them working in all kinds of businesses but did allow them to become money lenders or engage in usury. Naturally, anyone who's business is money, easily becomes very rich. And it wasn't long before the reputation for being overly interested in money, or 'good with money' became the norm. And also naturally, it's not uncommon to be deeply envious of people who are 'different' and rich on top of that.

And when people are envious of others, abuses and scapegoating often follow. I found it very interesting to hear this explanation. Seems to explain a lot.
 
I have heard very little about these types of crimes here in PA.

What is picking up again is the younger generation going on killing sprees across the U.S. We are seeing 16-22 y/o robbing and killing convenient store clerks overnight.
That's very scary because it can happen when you least expect it. I don't know what you can do about it though because I think so much of the problem goes back to how children are raised and educated. And so many are raised without love or respect, without hope for a good future, without good educations that would enable a good future......so many variables to figure out.....fat chance though, that anyone will every manage that.
 
What about Millennia of atrocities committed against Jews and why do people love to forget that?
IMO, people haven't forgotten, nor should they. I'm always seeing and hearing about the holocaust and the terrible, unfathomable things that happened during that time. But at the same time, we as Black people get this: "Oh slavery...that was a long time ago. Get over it !"

I have a friend who is friendly with a lady who I believe is in her early 90's. She told my friend that her family recognized what was about to come because of Hitler's rhetoric and actions, so they escaped [the holocaust] just in time and came to this country. When she got older, she made it her business to find out every thing she could about the holocaust. It's interesting that she said that before #45 became president, she recognized the same qualities as Hitler in his behavior.
 


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