Idiots like the bar patron in this story are openly anti-Semitic because there’s no longer a social price to be paid. Quite the contrary; spitting on all things Jewish is the latest bit of virtue signaling. He’s just the latest piece of trash that washed in with this filthy tide. The casualness with which Jew-hatred is worn today is something I never thought I’d see. Growing up post-war, these sentiments never really disappeared but were expressed cautiously and a bit shamefully. They lurked in the shadows cast by our close proximity to the Holocaust and by the living victims and perpetrators whose personal testimonies smacked down attempts to deny and obfuscate. Bigots at least had the good sense, if not the decency, to glance over their shoulder before spewing their garbage. No longer. Time may heal all wounds, but it also dulls sharp unpleasant truths along with the collective memories of the profound horror inflicted on European Jews. An entire people, culture, and civilization were shattered and turned to dust and ash, but now we’re supposed to live with an open and almost breezy contempt for Israel and Jews? Hell no. We say Never Forget and I’ll add this: Never forget that Israel or Zionism or “colonialism” are not the reasons these people hate Jews; it’s the excuse. They’ve been living for the day their ancient and vile hatreds can be made respectable again. How horrible that here we are again.
Yes, it’s always been there and will sadly never go away. Feeling shame for being anti-Semitic has disappeared among elites in academia and the media. And that gives others the green light to follow. As long as they can call it something else, such as anti-Zionism, they can resurrect their slurs and enjoy that heady rush that only comes from self-righteous hatred.
Born in the 70s, grew up in the 80s in Canada. The Jewish people believed that the anti Semitism was a thing only found in the history books. It was really gas lighting at its finest.
I often experienced very crude, very harsh anti Semitism and as a child surrounded by an utterly blue pilled community it was a disturbing experience.
Everyone chose to ignore it in those days. Israel was strong. The memories of WW2 were fresh. The bar was set very low and in those days people chose the blue pill instead of the red. It was as simple as that.
Ted, you did what is yours to do: you reported. It does not make sense to fight antisemitism in a country where antisemitism is the norm. There will soon be no Jews left in England. It is an old story : hollow-eyed Jews, having given their best towards the betterment of their host country, suitcases in hand, boarding the ship that will take them to an uncertain future, amid the jeers and laughter of the local inhabitants.
Excellent essay Ted, and appreciate your honesty. It takes a bit of courage and sincere self reflection to publicly admit a cowardly act. Not sure if your act was cowardly, wise, or situationally astute in an effort to avoid conflict. I've tended to isolate myself at times by being unable to contain myself, unable to show the self restraint it took for you not to at least offer a toast to Caleb with the words, "Here's to Genesis 12:3 and to all those who love the Lord."
Yup! I did my doctorate work inEngland and have not returned since, thinking I would meet up with exactly what you met. You did well to write your piece.
Great piece. You can absolutely draw a straight line between nations that have been good to Jews and reached the moon (literally in the case of the USA, and those that have suffered or will soon suffer Gotterdamerung. Qatar Yemen, Iran, Syria, Ireland, and soon Britain. Every single one of these hell holes of antisemitism is going to get bitch-slapped hard by the Hidden Hand. Bet on it.
For reasons that are perhaps self-serving, I would like to disagree with the author, but, in truth, his analysis is accurate. The UK is in a deep malaise, and the last time, the country was genuinely at peace with itself was more than a decade ago at the 2012 Olympics. Covid (and its consequences) finished off what remains of its spirit.
I’m not blaming Covid per se, as the die was cast over many years before. However a chronic, stressful event does reveal national character (and it was not pretty).
Grandpa was born in England…loved the King (Elizabeth’s Da) and Churchill. He’d be sick to see the patronized Muslim invasion. UK is over…
Caleb isn't Muslim. His hate is native to him. That's the terrifying part.
Idiots like the bar patron in this story are openly anti-Semitic because there’s no longer a social price to be paid. Quite the contrary; spitting on all things Jewish is the latest bit of virtue signaling. He’s just the latest piece of trash that washed in with this filthy tide. The casualness with which Jew-hatred is worn today is something I never thought I’d see. Growing up post-war, these sentiments never really disappeared but were expressed cautiously and a bit shamefully. They lurked in the shadows cast by our close proximity to the Holocaust and by the living victims and perpetrators whose personal testimonies smacked down attempts to deny and obfuscate. Bigots at least had the good sense, if not the decency, to glance over their shoulder before spewing their garbage. No longer. Time may heal all wounds, but it also dulls sharp unpleasant truths along with the collective memories of the profound horror inflicted on European Jews. An entire people, culture, and civilization were shattered and turned to dust and ash, but now we’re supposed to live with an open and almost breezy contempt for Israel and Jews? Hell no. We say Never Forget and I’ll add this: Never forget that Israel or Zionism or “colonialism” are not the reasons these people hate Jews; it’s the excuse. They’ve been living for the day their ancient and vile hatreds can be made respectable again. How horrible that here we are again.
Yes, it’s always been there and will sadly never go away. Feeling shame for being anti-Semitic has disappeared among elites in academia and the media. And that gives others the green light to follow. As long as they can call it something else, such as anti-Zionism, they can resurrect their slurs and enjoy that heady rush that only comes from self-righteous hatred.
Born in the 70s, grew up in the 80s in Canada. The Jewish people believed that the anti Semitism was a thing only found in the history books. It was really gas lighting at its finest.
I often experienced very crude, very harsh anti Semitism and as a child surrounded by an utterly blue pilled community it was a disturbing experience.
Everyone chose to ignore it in those days. Israel was strong. The memories of WW2 were fresh. The bar was set very low and in those days people chose the blue pill instead of the red. It was as simple as that.
Well said sir, well said.
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Ted, you did what is yours to do: you reported. It does not make sense to fight antisemitism in a country where antisemitism is the norm. There will soon be no Jews left in England. It is an old story : hollow-eyed Jews, having given their best towards the betterment of their host country, suitcases in hand, boarding the ship that will take them to an uncertain future, amid the jeers and laughter of the local inhabitants.
This is so sad, but true. "How the mighty have fallen". A shadow of its former self.
Excellent essay Ted, and appreciate your honesty. It takes a bit of courage and sincere self reflection to publicly admit a cowardly act. Not sure if your act was cowardly, wise, or situationally astute in an effort to avoid conflict. I've tended to isolate myself at times by being unable to contain myself, unable to show the self restraint it took for you not to at least offer a toast to Caleb with the words, "Here's to Genesis 12:3 and to all those who love the Lord."
Yup! I did my doctorate work inEngland and have not returned since, thinking I would meet up with exactly what you met. You did well to write your piece.
Thank you.
https://www.medieval.eu/the-jewish-massacre-in-york-in-1190/
Great piece. You can absolutely draw a straight line between nations that have been good to Jews and reached the moon (literally in the case of the USA, and those that have suffered or will soon suffer Gotterdamerung. Qatar Yemen, Iran, Syria, Ireland, and soon Britain. Every single one of these hell holes of antisemitism is going to get bitch-slapped hard by the Hidden Hand. Bet on it.
For reasons that are perhaps self-serving, I would like to disagree with the author, but, in truth, his analysis is accurate. The UK is in a deep malaise, and the last time, the country was genuinely at peace with itself was more than a decade ago at the 2012 Olympics. Covid (and its consequences) finished off what remains of its spirit.
Blaming what has happened on covid is a cop-out.
I’m not blaming Covid per se, as the die was cast over many years before. However a chronic, stressful event does reveal national character (and it was not pretty).
Thank you Ted, for your Elegy
It is utterly tragic
I came to England 30 years ago as a migrant from Ireland, and I am aghast at how England has turned her face against the Jewish people.
In mediaeval times, England was called ‘Mary’s dowry’ but not so much any more
I fear that this Country is failing the challenge of the warrior Joshua: Choose this day whom you will worship…..
Lord have mercy on us