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October 10, 2003
Axis of hatred

Here's a piece which teases out the links between anti-capitalism, totalitarianism and antisemitism.

Key quote:

'We cannot know for sure how much radical Islam picked up anti-Semitism from other statist movements, and how much it rediscovered anti-Semitism on its own. It is, however, now widely recognized that radical Islam looked to European socialism and totalitarianism for its critiques of capitalism and democracy. It is no accident that Islamic terrorists picked up the anti-Semitic part of the bundle as well.'

And that the western left has turned blood libels into radical chic.

Posted by melanie at October 10, 2003

Comments

The article by Tyler Cowen seems to be an attempt to exonerate Arabs and Muslims for anti-semitism. This it does by blaming the West for providing Muslims the source of anti-semitism, as anti-capitalism, socialism and Marxism are Western ideas.

But Muslims do not need to take lessons from anybody or any ideology on anti-semitism, as murderous hatred of Jews is enshrined in their holy book.

By such exculpation of Muslims for anti-semitism, Jihad and other evils, the Western world does no favours to the Muslim world. That world sooner or later, has to take responsibilty for it actions. The consequences could be quite serious if it fails to do so.

PS:Thank you Melanie for this site in the UK.

Posted by: DP at October 16, 2003 12:46 AM