Anti-Semitism in Europe

Sad, what more can you say... 

?Alarmingly high levels of those surveyed across Europe still believe in the traditional anti-Jewish canard that "Jews have too much power in the business world." Overall, nearly 30 percent of all respondents believe this stereotype to be true.

?Similarly, European respondents still adhere to the notion that "Jews have too much power in international financial markets." Overall, 32 percent of those surveyed cling to the traditional stereotype.

Myself, agree with this, this is sadly true...

Why don't we make the same study in the forum, in the form of a poll?

Personaly, I don't have anything against Jews. I think they are inteligent, honest and loyal people.

20% of those surveyed blame Jews for the death of Jesus? Can these Christian extremists please move on.....

And if Jews are successful in business, well, thats what happens when you agree with Capitalist ideals. If you agree with Capitalism, you support exploitation, so you shouldnt complain if youre the one being exploited. Simple as that.

I dont agree with capitalism, and thats why i believe that in the U.S. there are some Jews that have a lot of power. Please get rid of this double-standard, people. If you like Capitalism, dont come crying to mommy when your boss is a Jew. I dont hear anyone complaining about American businessmen running the world. Why arent there Anti-American sentiments? Well, thats what happens when you have double-standards, you choose who you want to hate.

I believe that Jews are more loyal to Israel as well. But how is this a bad thing? Its this prevalent Nazi mentality that makes supporting your country of ethnicity a bad thing. You should feel free to support any country you want. I believe i have that right, and i exercise it on a daily basis. If you dont think people have this right, go join the Nazi party, youd make a great member.

I agree with most of the forumers, i just have different reasons.

Originally posted by Artaxiad In Canada 40% of teens think that the US is ''evil'' and that number escalates to 64% with Quebecers. I'm pretty sure it's the same elsewhere.

Its probably the same here in the States, lol.

Originally posted by Artaxiad I would also be loyal to Armenia. What's wrong with that?

Ya, exactly. Ignore any Nazi that tells you otherwise. I was just saying that theres nothing bad about a Jew who supports Israel. They should support Israel-theyre Jewish.

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Gotta admit I'm shocked by the ignorance of the British people in that poll I'd have thought we'd have faired a little better being as half the people in the government and on TV at any one time are Jewish.

Clearly you havn't heard of the British left.

Well it is interesting that Judaism is one of the religions which is specifically designed for a national people. So strong has been the force of that religion that it has, after all these centuries, withstood the tide of nationalism which immersed most people during the 19th-20th century and still remains the ideology to which most Jews more readly identify.

Personally though that doesn't bother me. So long as they pay their taxes, speak English (in my country) and obey the law they can consider themselves Carthaginians for call I care. Though in matters of international significance their main loyalty should be to their host country, all things being equal.

Originally posted by Zagros Yes, but Judaism is a religion, Armenian is a nationality - Armenians originally belong to Armenia, it is ridiculous to say that all Jews (Europeans) are descended from Israel and owe their loyalty to that NATION.

You raise a good point. But the reason that many of them choose to support Israel is because its the only nation whose national religion is Judaism. They might not trace their ethnic roots to Israel, but they trace their religious roots there.

Imagine if there was only 1 Christian state in the whole world....they would have unlimited support from people who might not be from that nation, but who are Christian. Same thing with Jews and Israel.

This, however, raises the question of whether you should use the state to promote religion, which in my opinion, is wrong and should be completely seperate. But in some cases, such as with Jews and Armenians, religion has played a very important role in the preservation of the national and cultural identity of both nations, and therefore has a more integrated role in cultural aspects. I am not a Christian, but i cannot deny that without Christianity, Armenians as a people would not exist today, because we would have been absorbed into neighboring cultures. I would imagine the Jews view their religion in the same light. Just something to think about. But in the present-day, i dont think such promotions of religion should exist. I dont think national religions should exist, but some nations simply feel that they have historical ties between their nation and a certain religion. Many common people in the nation look at their religion with zeal, while the leaders use it as a political tool. Thats why i think its dangerous and that national religions should be abolished. Ya just some random thoughts i had.

Originally posted by Cywr If they are free citizens, they should support whichever nation they choose to support.

Ya i know....as Jews they should be free to support Israel, thats all i was saying.

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Originally posted by Constantine XI Well it is interesting that Judaism is one of the religions which is specifically designed for a national people. So strong has been the force of that religion that it has, after all these centuries, withstood the tide of nationalism which immersed most people during the 19th-20th century and still remains the ideology to which most Jews more readly identify. Personally though that doesn't bother me. So long as they pay their taxes, speak English (in my country) and obey the law they can consider themselves Carthaginians for call I care. Though in matters of international significance their main loyalty should be to their host country, all things being equal.

But how many ethnic minorities living in a host country still support the Homeland of there fathers?they all do,dont they?
The Muslims in Britain certainly dont support the British government at this time.And even when the Crickets on,the Pakistani and Indian populations scream into the Grounds to support the team of there forefathers,and so they should in my opinion.
interestingly, i know a few Muslims and Seikhs,i even know a Budhist,but i,ve never met a jewish person.


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Sorry, I'm not Nazy. The (Hungarian) history was my teacher. About my family: my grandfather, an state officiar protect hundreds of Jews against Nazis during the II. WW. After the war he was imprisoned two times (!) and lost his job. (The reason is not intresting: he was accused he was an American spy, it was a tipical communist reason.) One week after he became free he died because torturing. The denunciator was his Jewish co-worker (why, I don't know), and the sadist prison quards were mainliy Jews. My other grandfather (and his wife) lost his house, and the aninvited guest was a Jewish member of the Communist Party.

Nagyfejedelem is my new name. Please, not delete my two notices.