The accusation of anti-Semitism

[ciphergoth]

(This was originally a comment in webcowgirl's journal, but I wanted to share.)

The New York Times recently published a column by one David Brooks in which he alleges that
those who oppose the neoconservative agenda are anti-Semitic. (More coverage: Talking Points, This Modern World)

I look forward to the Times carrying my rebuttal in next week's edition, in which I argue that Brooks only says that because he likes to fuck pigs.

Comments

[narnee.livejournal.com]

As an (expat) American of Jewish ethnicity with a keen interest in linguistics, I can conclusively say that 'neo' is not a synonym for Jewish anywhere in the US. Even Americans know that 'neo' means 'new.' I haven't ever heard 'New York' used in that context either although it makes somewhat more sense given the history of Jews in New York; it's entirely possible that The West Wing writers made it up.

I wonder if anyone bothered to tell Brooks that most American Jews actually vote Democrat and have done for as long as anyone can remember.

[djm4]

Thanks!