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Sorry but I actually was persuaded by Michelle Goldberg's piece --- Yes, much of the bare facts that Rep Omar stated are true (though emphasizing the manipulation by AIPAC neglects the long run confluence of interests between the US ruling class and the Israeli government -- the US doesn't need to be manipulated by AIPAC) --- BUT -- the tossed off reference by Rep. Omar to the "Benjamins" harkens to the usual trope about rich Jews controlling everything --- Allowing oneself to be called an anti-semite nplays into the hands of the right wing and Goldberg was right to call her out on it .... and SHE was right to apologize --- It is unfortunate the victims of discrimination have to be twice as good as everyone else to be considered equal --- in this context Muslims in the US have to be like Ceasar's wife in order not to be subject to unfair attacks -- (and they will anyway --- ) Its totally unfair and with time that unfairness will be less effective --- but thats the reality --- The important come-back about McCarthy's use of anti-semitism to attack Soros, et al is useful and important --- _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: https://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
