“Some of My Best Friends are Jewish”
February 07, 2005 | Aussie Dave | Comments 3
Remember Angry White Kid (AWK)? After I posted about him, he took exception to one of the commenters implying he was anti-Semitic:
To DovBear, point out any anti-Jewish thing I have on my blog. My own roomate is Jewish. If I were some raving racist, do you think he’d live with me? Half the people I do Israel/Palestine activism with are Jewish. As you should know, being critical of Israeli policies does not make one anti-Jewish. Nice try, though.
I myself did not label him anti-Semitic. But I am beginning to wonder…Here is AWK’s introduction to his post about a man who threatened to burn down churches he believed to be anti-Semitic:
The Nearly-on-Fire Divestment from Israel UpdateNon-existent anti-Semitism, bad; burning down churches, good.
Denying the existence of anti-Semitism itself reeks of anti-Semitism.
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About the Author: An Australian immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave has been blogging since early 2003.
I can’t tell if you misread/don’t read things on purpose or whether it’s genuine. My statement “non-existent anti-Semitism” was in clear reference to the Presbyterian divestment initiative. The would-be-arsonist threatened the church because he perceived such a policy as anti-Semitic. Because divestment is not in fact anti-Semitic, it therefore classifies as “non-existent anti-Semitism.”
Of course I realize anti-Semitism exists. I never have and never would deny that. If you’re going to take issue with something on my blog, at least make it something legitimate.
My interpretation is entirely legitimate, and is the clear one which came to mind.
Angry White Boy,
It’s really sad that you waste your time and energy on a mythical group of people who have as much claim to Israel as the Chinese do to Norway. Well I guess you need something to do to since you don’t work.
Since you hate America so much why don’t you leave? You can fight with your friends in the Iraqi “resistance” against the evil American military. Oh that’s right you would much rather spew hatred against America and Israel in your safe and comfy apartment in Oakland. It sure is hard work being an unemployed radical Commie wannabee.
I should let you in on a little secret; most minorities in America aren’t radical lefties who want to destroy America. We don’t hate you for being White or having rich parents. We don’t dream of being “freedom fighters” against the “imperialist forces in the world. Sorry to destroy your stereotypes of minorities.
Please get help for your Jewish, Israel obsessive compulsive disorder. I’m sure it’s sort of flattering to David but it’s pretty pathetic. Stop being so angry it’s bad for your health. Take care.