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I think the New Statesman article is horrible, to put it mildly. In the first place, there are far, far worse examples of anti-Semitism on the part of the Tories. But the capitalist press and their "left" supporters ignore that. They are looking for anything they can find to undermine Corbyn and the left of the LP and to help the Blairites reestablish their domination of the LP. This article helps them do that. I'm not saying that Corbyn is above criticism, especially around the issue of Assad and Syria. But any criticism of him must be put in the context of explaining what a tremendously positive role he has played in British politics. Otherwise, like this New Statesman article, it is simply adding to the Tory/Blairite chorus. My suspicion is that Corbyn simply wasn't paying much attention and he signed on to the objection against wiping out this mural. I can't say about Britain, but in my experience here in the US - and speaking as one who is of Jewish descent - I really have not encountered very much anti-semitism on the left here. I think the idea that it's rising on the left is largely a myth perpetrated at least indirectly by those who equate opposition to Zionism with anti-semitism. John Reimann -- *“How can we expect righteousness to prevail when there is hardly anyone willing to give himself up individually to a righteous cause? Such a fine sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?” *Sophie Scholl, executed by the Nazis 2/22/1943. She was 21 years old. Check out:https:http://oaklandsocialist.com also on Facebook _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: http://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
