The Greatest Generation
by digby
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it’s probably a good idea to look back at our own history of anti-Semitism:
In 1938, only 35% on Americans believed the Jews of Europe did nothing to deserve persecution.
America has come a long way since then. I’m sure attitudes toward Jews in America are much more sympathetic generally, although since Trump came on the scene the resurgence of anti-Semitism is alarming.
But what is going to happen with this, I wonder? I have to say, I wouldn’t be too sanguine about it:
It’s not too bad right now. But it could get worse with Trump. George W, Bush worked hard to keep right wing Islamophobia buried. Trump encourages it.
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