Post #2200512

When I see someone arguing about antisemitism through the lens of politics, I know that this isn't really about antisemitism. When the framing of the discussion centers on"The issue of antisemitism will hurt the candidate" or "The issue of antisemitism will split the party." the poster is sending a signal that they see antisemitism as an issue of message and branding, rather than an issue of racism, hate, or intolerance. The person posting it is saying "How can we rid ourselves of this image problem." Whether from the right or the left, I see it often and I should know better, and yet I let myself get suckered into thinking that maybe, just maybe someone sees the pain I and other Jews are in and wants to be part of the solution. I am grateful for allies, but when it's through the lens of political gain, it's about the horse race, not the issues. #antisemitism