As a Jew, I’m terrified

[Anonymous]

As citizens can start protesting the war with Iran. We are all responsible for standing up to our own government when they are out of line.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For the record I don’t agree with any of this — not what Israel is doing in Gaza and certainly not what’s happening in Iran. But, I fear how much I and all other American Jews are going to face even more antisemitism and retribution because of today’s actions. And I’m terrified.

All I can tell you is that when I see jews posting on Facebook about antisemitism I immediately think wouldn't it be better to spend more time reigning in your own culture? I know some jews are speaking out against Israel but most of them aren't. They feel no responsibility or even applaud Israel while also fearing for retaliation. As the saying goes FAFO.

As a Jew, I have no responsibility for the actions of Israel. I'm American. I feel zero connection to Israel and have no more responsibility for their actions than the actions of Iran. To say otherwise is, yeah, antisemitism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For the record I don’t agree with any of this — not what Israel is doing in Gaza and certainly not what’s happening in Iran. But, I fear how much I and all other American Jews are going to face even more antisemitism and retribution because of today’s actions. And I’m terrified.

All I can tell you is that when I see jews posting on Facebook about antisemitism I immediately think wouldn't it be better to spend more time reigning in your own culture? I know some jews are speaking out against Israel but most of them aren't. They feel no responsibility or even applaud Israel while also fearing for retaliation. As the saying goes FAFO.

As a Jew, I have no responsibility for the actions of Israel. I'm American. I feel zero connection to Israel and have no more responsibility for their actions than the actions of Iran. To say otherwise is, yeah, antisemitism.

PP again.
Oh, and I say the same thing to Jewish friends and relatives who want to assume they know my thoughts or feelings about Israel as well. Keep religion and politics separate. In that sense, I think I'm in line with what should classic American values.

[Anonymous]

I had no idea Stephen Miller was Jewish. Wow. I just assumed he was your basic evil wasp. It feels like a plot twist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the record I don’t agree with any of this — not what Israel is doing in Gaza and certainly not what’s happening in Iran. But, I fear how much I and all other American Jews are going to face even more antisemitism and retribution because of today’s actions. And I’m terrified.

Well, at least you don’t have to worry that a bomb can drop any time and kill your entire family or that your child will be shot in the head as a target.

So count your blessings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had no idea Stephen Miller was Jewish. Wow. I just assumed he was your basic evil wasp. It feels like a plot twist.

Yup, he's Jewish and he was raised religious. It would make complete sense to you if you knew observant Jews as well as I do, having married into such a family with no idea what I was getting myself into. The belief that only Jewish lives matter and the rest of the world consists of subhuman pawns to be moved about is very deeply held.

Pay attention to who and what Stephen Miller doesn't talk about or agitate against. You'll never see Stephen Miller targeting the many Israelis who overstay their visas, sending ICE to Brighton Beach where countless undocumented eastern European criminals most of whom are Jewish operate their crime syndicates, talking about the many Hasids who commit sophisticated community-wide welfare fraud schemes, or arguing that the billions of dollars Israel siphons each year are better spent here in America.

It will never be Jews he's targets as part of his "conservative" push to make more pie for himself by getting rid of as many mouths as possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had no idea Stephen Miller was Jewish. Wow. I just assumed he was your basic evil wasp. It feels like a plot twist.

Oh yea, this has been well documented. Did something happen when he was growing up that made him into what he is today?

[Anonymous]

American Jews and liberal Israelis will bear the cost of psychotic rightwing behavior by Bibi and Trump. Bibi already sacrificed the liberal kibbutzniks on 10/7….it wasn’t the ultra orthodox getting raped, kidnapped, and murdered by Hamas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the record I don’t agree with any of this — not what Israel is doing in Gaza and certainly not what’s happening in Iran. But, I fear how much I and all other American Jews are going to face even more antisemitism and retribution because of today’s actions. And I’m terrified.

And we get it from both the middle eastern anti-jews and the southern racist/evangelical Anti-Jews.

and none of us asked for any of it.

[Anonymous]

I'm really sorry, OP. I wish it wasn't so. Unless you're Orthodox, at least you're not walking around with visible religious symbols of your faith, like Muslim women and Sikhs. They are targets every day of their lives.

I'm afraid for all peoples in the US and Europe. The Israeli and American governments, through their extremist actions, have spawned another generation of Islamist terrorists who will bring danger to our children's generation.

Everyone loses in the end.

[Anonymous]

TikTok won’t allow searches for “Iran.” I guess we don’t get to see their reaction to war. I’m sure they’re thrilled, tho! /s

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the record I don’t agree with any of this — not what Israel is doing in Gaza and certainly not what’s happening in Iran. But, I fear how much I and all other American Jews are going to face even more antisemitism and retribution because of today’s actions. And I’m terrified.

This is odd. If anybody should be scared it should be Palestinians, Iranians and Muslims but you made it about yourself when you are the one in the drivers seat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should be.

Some might call what I'm about to write "antisemitic" but hiding behind that sneaky get out of jail free card isn't going to work anymore. I'm married to a Jewish man related to Israel lobbyists, so I have a front row seat to the callousness, racism, and greed of these people. OP, they're going to make collateral damage of Jews like you and they'll think it's all worth it to serve Israel.

Israel is a war mongering apartheid state that is parasitizing America. It could not continue its evil with impunity without the collusion of powerful American Jews whose loyalties lie with the Zionist project, rather than America. American Jews like Steve Miller and Bill Ackman are even targeting American kids on college campuses to silence them about Israel's evil.

The way Israel has consistently puppeteered American politicians to the detriment of Americans--with the collusion of monied American Jews, the genocide Israel is perpetrating--with the collusion of America Jews, the many Americans Israel has gotten killed and now will get killed thanks to the war it started with Iran--with the collusion of American Jews--all calls for a reckoning.

The anger is hardening and a well-deserved backlash is coming. It's not your imagination.

+1. 2 years ago, Israel was ranked about #97 on my list of concerns and I was very neutral/both sides about them. I could see why they felt under attack and I thought Palestine had some legitimate points. I thought the US should use its soft power to push for a two state solution, but otherwise stay out of It. I felt comfortable with my Jewish friends and co-workers. Now? When you talk about unstable homicidal regimes, I don’t think Israel is better than Iran. I think they dropped bombs first here. I still think the Us should use soft power to deescalate but otherwise stay out of it. And I’m furious Israel manipulated Trump into its war.

As for the Jewish people I know? Unless they are speaking up, I can’t know where they stand. So, I’m polite, but I’ve stopped engaging. But I do believe AIPAC is evil and people supporting it support terrorism and genocide. Which is a deal breaker for me. If I don’t know where you stand, it’s becoming much harder to govern you the benefit of the doubt. Especially when this comes on the heels of destroying valuable college research opportunities, in the name of “punishing antisemitism”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the record I don’t agree with any of this — not what Israel is doing in Gaza and certainly not what’s happening in Iran. But, I fear how much I and all other American Jews are going to face even more antisemitism and retribution because of today’s actions. And I’m terrified.

I am not a Jew but I am terrified of the anti- American feelings and the consequences of this decision by madman. Because of this Americans are going to pay a steep price. I expect another 9-11 any day. It's tit for tat.

[Anonymous]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ss6e02QD8mk

Yama Wolasmal interviews Israeli representative Boaz Bismuth. As soon as the interviewer asks questions critical of Israel, Boaz calls him an antisemite and a Jew hater. This is the MO of all Israeli spokespersons.