(Jewish Group) Putin makes joke about Jews and money during Crimea visit

[Behind the Aegis]

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a joke invoking the anti-Semitic trope about Jews and money during a visit to Crimea.

During a visit with local residents and religious leaders on Monday, a local Jewish leader made a comment about financial difficulties.

“So the Jews have problems with finances!” Putin replied. “Only such a thing could happen in Crimea.”

He also said “todah rabah,” Hebrew for “thank you very much,” to the bearded, black-hatted Jewish man.

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[still_one]

1. but, but, we are being told by that "it's about the Benjamins" isn't anti-Semitic.............

[Behind the Aegis]

2. No, you misunderstood! It is anti-Semitic...

…only when the person saying it is a RW asshole. If they are not, then it is "legitimate" criticism and "truthtopower".

[still_one]

3. I understand

[Behind the Aegis]

4. I knew you would.

It is sad and disgusting how often we are told what is and isn't anti-Semitic, not based on the actual definition, but by who utters the phrase. Worse still is how many think that anti-Semitism is actually a form of "punching up" and is not worthy of inclusion in the concept of "intersectionality".

[still_one]

5. I appreciate your posts. It is important make people aware