#348 — The Politics of Antisemitism
Making Sense with Sam Harris
Identifying Anti-Semitic Encouragement in Political Rhetoric
The prevalence of anti-Semitic encouragement on the right is not limited to specific political figures, but is rather a broader issue that finds openings in various rhetoric. Even if the encourager is not explicitly anti-Semitic, the rhetoric can still be perceived as indirectly encouraging anti-Semitism. This is evident in social media responses and the rhetoric of public figures. The existence of anti-Semitic provocations is often subtle, evident in what is not said or in ambiguous statements made by political figures when asked about certain groups.
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