On AlterNet: anti-semitism

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Dear Israel Lobby, We Give Up -- Please Give Us an Acceptable Way of Insulting You

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. February 13, 2012.

In general, American political discourse isn't terribly civil. But critics of Israel's far-right government and its enablers at home aren't even allowed to throw a sharp elbow.

Assault on Gaza Flotilla Ship: 'Sabotaged by Divers' in Port, Attacked by Legal Group Funded by Christian Right 'Mad Pastor' John Hagee

Dahr Jamail, Max Blumenthal, Al Jazeera English and MaxBlumenthal.com. June 28, 2011.

Activists say the ship directed at breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza has been damaged in Greek port; exposing Hagee's support for pro-Israel legal group.

Rage Against Islam: the New Anti-Semitism

Daniel Luban, Tablet Magazine. August 19, 2010.

Recent attacks on Islam in the United States echo old slurs against Jews.

Woman Yells 'Heil Hitler' to Jewish Man Praising Israel's National Health Care System

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. August 19, 2009.

Appalling.

Ludicrous: Matt Taibbi Accused of Being Anti-Semitic for Goldman Sachs Article

Matt Taibbi, True/Slant. July 13, 2009.

Sample letter: "Isn't it convenient that an Arab-American writer ... looks at Wall Street and picks the most prototypically Jewish firm to demonize."

"I Hate Arabs More Than Anybody": Desperate Army Recruits Neo-Nazis

Matt Kennard, Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute. June 17, 2009.

Why the U.S. military is ignoring its own regulations and permitting white supremacists to join.

Jon Stewart Takes on Israel's Attack on Gaza

Holly, Feministe. January 9, 2009.

Heâ€™s braver than me, thatâ€™s for sure.

Israel's Actions Are Irrational, No Matter How Much U.S. Politicians Try to Cast Them As Normal

Wallace Shawn, The Nation. December 31, 2008.

It is not rational to think that the Palestinians will be terrorized by force, starvation or slaughter into a docile acceptance of the occupation.

Influential Pastor Preaches Anti-Semitism to His Flock

Casey Sanchez, SPLC Intelligence Report. August 11, 2008.

Identifying an evil race he calls the "Kenites" as the killers of Christ, televangelist Arnold Murray denies he is an anti-Semite. Others disagree.

Christopher Hitchens' Holocaust Denying Buddy Speaks in NYC

Max Blumenthal, AlterNet. July 26, 2008.

"I think the word 'Holocaust' is odious," he told me. "It's American commercialism at its worst." -David Irving

McCain's New Buddy: Holocaust Revisionist John Hagee

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend. March 4, 2008.

McCain is "pleased" to have the endorsement of a man who condemns Catholics, gays, women, blacks and more from the pulpit of his 17,000 member church.

Acquitted of Murder, Neo-Nazi Killer Taunts Victim's Family

David Holthouse, SPLC's Hate Watch. February 20, 2008.

Even by the twisted standards of the neo-Nazi underworld, Hardy Lloyd is one sick individual.

Jewish Rep Battles Anti-Semitism, Racism and Religious Discrimination in Re-Election Campaign

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend. February 15, 2008.

Memphis Rep. Steve Cohen is under attack from homobigoted ministers hoping to pits Jews against African-Americans.

Obama Takes on Homophobia, Anti-Semitism and Xenophobia at MLK's Church

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend. January 21, 2008.

It was a pointed statement to black parishioners in the pews. He did not hold back.

Ron Paul Loses Support in Home State of Texas, Gains White Supremacist Fans

Paddy, Brave New Films. November 14, 2007.

Paddy: Mel Gibson's Holocaust-denying father has just come out in support of Paul's campaign.

Why Are White Supremacists So Attracted to Ron Paul?

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend. November 12, 2007.

Pam Spaulding: Could it be a political newsletter Rep. Paul put out in 1992 where he made some comments that are, well, racist?

Ann Coulter Is An Anti-Semite, Yet NBC Promotes Her

Paddy, October 11, 2007.

Paddy: â€œWhile Ann Coulter has freedom of speech, news outlets should exercise their freedom to use better judgment.â€

Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu Banned From Campus Over Israel Criticism

Cecilie Surasky, Jewish Voice for Peace. October 3, 2007.

University of St. Thomas hears from a few right-wing Jews and calls it a "consensus."

US Navy's 'Accidental' Giant Nazi Swastika Visible From Space

Bruce Wilson, May 23, 2007.

Open letter to 'pro-Israel' group, CUFI, on US Navy's swastika-shaped building complex.

"Friends Of Israel" Envision "Final Holocaust"; "Jew Toast"

Bruce Wilson, March 14, 2007.

Bruce Wilson: AIPAC's Christian Zionist Allies Redefine "Friendship"

Where Mel Gibson Got His Anti-Semitism

Heidi Beirich, SPLC Intelligence Report. January 27, 2007.

Numbering near 100,000, radical traditionalist Catholics, who reject the teachings of the modern papacy, may form America's largest group of anti-Semites.

Is There A Kosher Way to Criticize the Israel Lobby?

Matthew Yglesias, The American Prospect. January 26, 2007.

Wes Clark is the latest to be caught up in the rigged rules for discussing Israel-related issues in America.

I believe you, Mel

Evan Derkacz, October 11, 2006.

'So, this is the last thing I want to be is that kind of a monster.'