ZGram - 5/16/2002 - "The Left has been getting the shaft" -Part II
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Zgram - Where Truth is Destiny
May 16, 2002
Good Morning from the Zundelsite:
I now give you Israel Shamirís ìLOVE LABOURS LOSTî where he comments
on the Left playing the role of the Rejected Lover:
[START]
(A friendly critique of Seumas Milneís article in the Guardian: ìSlur
of Anti-Semitism Used to Defend Repressionî, see below)
In civilised New York, a girl, eager to brush-off an insistent
admirer, does not have to be rude. She slips him a phone number to
call, and there, a recorded message informs him, ëthe person you are
calling does not wish to remain in contact with you. If you want to
listen to a sad poem, press ONE, if you want to cling to unrealistic
dream of reunion, press TWO, if you want to have counselling and
advise, push THREEí.
The article by one of my favourite journalists, the Guardian editor
Mr Seumas Milne (Slur of Anti-Semitism Used to Defend Repression)
sounds like a rejected loverís complaint. I agree with every word of
it, but regret that he canít overcome his rejection by the Daughter
of Zion. He laments the glorious days of their alliance: ìsince the
French revolution, the fates of the Jewish people and the left have
been closely intertwined. From the time of Marx, Jews played a
central role across all shades of the leftî. Mr Milne and the Left
are in need of some advice and counselling (push THREE).
Everything that has a beginning, Mr Milne, has an end as well.
Before the French Revolution, the Jewish people supported despotism
against aristocracy, and the Magna Carta was signed by King John
despite their opposition. After Napoleon, the Jewish people had had a
long alliance with the Left. It was long, but not forever. This
alliance has been severed in the aftermath of failed 1968 revolution.
After that time, the Jewish people built a new alliance, with
Globalisation forces. One saw the new alliance in action when it
supported victory of Margaret Thatcher, right-wing shift of Labour
under Lord Levyís promoted Tony Blair, and in the US, the programme
of Globalisation and World War Three (ëclash of civilisation).
Give it a thought, Mr Milne: if Daughter of Zion could ally herself
with the King and with the Left, why could not she change her
partners? Should she be considered a permanently beneficial force,
next to God Almighty? Jewish leadership benefited from the union with
the Left as long as it was an aspiring force, struggling with
traditional upper classes. After their aspirations were satisfied,
they had no more interest in such an ally.
For thirty years, this major and obvious fact of the Jewish
peopleís re-alliance was not sufficiently discussed in the Left. Like
a ditched boyfriend, the Left hoped to re-forge the union of old. One
of the reasons was a sentimental belief expressed by Mr Milne: ìThe
left's appeal to social justice and universal rights created a
natural bond with a people long persecuted and excluded by the
Christian European establishmentî.
Why should one describe this relationship with the rich Jewish
bankers and newspaper owners, who had supported the Left, as a
ënatural bondí rather than a marriage of convenience? It was quite
unnatural bond, formed against obvious class interests of the
involved sides, and its collapse was inevitable. The Left accepted
help of rich Jews, disregarding their motives. It paid a heavy price
ñ alienation from working classes who had a long and painful history
of Jew-Gentile relations, alienation from the church, uncompromising
hostility of the upper classes. The Jews used the energy of the Left
until it run out, and then, ditched it. Now, the Left could dial a
phone number in New York, and listen to the pre-recorded message.
II
Mr Milne objects to Jews calling the Left ìanti-Semiticî. He thinks
the Left does not deserve it. But it is mainly a point of definition.
In the eyes of Mr Milne, ëanti-Semitism is an anti-Jewish racismî,
and its use, ëa slurí. In the Jewish eyes, ëanti-Semitismí is a
policy counteracting the policy of the Jewish people. Thus, until
1968, the Right was ëanti-Semiticí by definition, as ìthe fates of
the Jewish people and the left have been closely intertwinedî. After
1968, as time goes by, the anti-globalist Left (and Right), or
environmentalist groups had become ëanti-Semiticí by definition. In
1953, McCarthyís Committee for anti-American activities was
ëanti-Semiticí, but in 2002, ëanti-American í means ëanti-Semiticí,
according to the Commentary, the main ideological Jewish American
magazine.
In Russia of 1990s, which I covered for Haaretz daily, any movement
against ëthe market forcesí, for socialism and preservation of the
Soviet Union was considered ëanti-Semiticî. Anti-globalisation is
ëanti-Semiticí as well as objection to the Zionist policies. Thus,
anti-Semitic labelling is not a slur, but a definition of every
policy at deviance with the present ideas of the Jewish people.
If you are NOT called an anti-Semite, you should immediately
reconsider your writing, Mr Milne. But if you ARE called an
anti-Semite, it does not mean too much: even Wolfowitz, the Jewish
Zionist bigot hawk and supporter of Sharon, was booed as anti-Semite
by even more fervent American Jews. Even Ariel Sharon, the mass
murderer of Sabra and Shatila, of Qibya and Jenin, was relegated into
ëanti-Semite leftiesí by the bloody-minded supporters of Benjamin
Netanyahu.
That is why there is no reason to incessantly apologise for
offending sensibilities. The Left can accept the offered definition
and to reply with a shrug while being called ëanti-Semiticí, as it
would certainly respond to accusations of ëanti-Britishí or
ëanti-aristocraticí behaviour. The Jews are not Les MisÈrables any
more; after 1960s, they occupy (in the US and Europe) a position
similar to that of Brahmins in India. The Left should try to undo
their supremacy, while preserving and using their talents and
abilities.
Even more important, it should overcome its rejected lover syndrome
and reassess its positions vis-ý-vis the Jews in the light of Marxist
teaching. Karl Marx (certainly not a biological Jew-hater) rejected
his ties with the Jews, and called for emancipation of the world from
Jews. Later, the Left chose to forget these words of Marx, but they
could be brought back.
Mr Milne writes, ìJews remain disproportionately active in
progressive political movements - including Palestinian solidarity
groups - throughout the worldî. There is a big difference between
Marx and many politically active Jews. Marx and Trotsky were
descendents of Jews who embraced the cause of the working people and
rejected that of the Jews. Certainly there are descendents of Jews
who emulate their behaviour, for instance in the al-Awdah movement.
But there are other Jews who act as Jewish emissaries ìin the
progressive political movements - including Palestinian solidarity
groupsî. Their contribution is but damage limitation control. The
war in Palestine caused these emissaries to reveal their hidden
agenda and gave the Left a chance to reassert its cause.
The Left free from its emotional entanglement with the Jewish people
should offer the Jews the same deal it offered after the French
Revolution, namely, equality everywhere, including Palestine.
Equality, not privilege. The Left fought aristocracy and other
traditional ruling classes not for benefit of the Jewish privilege.
Mr Milne writes, ìA two-state settlement (in the Middle East) is now
the only possible way to secure peace in the foreseeable futureî. Au
contraire, it is an impossible and unjust way, and it will never take
place. The condition of equality means deconstruction of the
exclusivist Jewish state and its transformation into a state of all
its citizens, like other states. That is the way to peace, to justice
and to new rise of the Left in Europe and the world.
[END]
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Israel Shamir is an Israeli journalist based in Jaffa. His
articles can be found on the site www.israelshamir.net In order to
subscribe to this list or to be removed from it, please write to
info@israelshamir.net No copyright for electronic transmission, but
ask for permission in order to publish as hard copy.
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Thought for the Day: (worth repeating)
"The Left is National Socialism without the Jews"
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May 16, 2002<br>
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Good Morning from the Zundelsite:<br>
<br>
I now give you Israel Shamirís ìLOVE LABOURS LOSTî where he
comments on the Left playing the role of the Rejected Lover:<br>
<br>
[START]<br>
<br>
(A friendly critique of Seumas Milneís article in the Guardian:
ìSlur of Anti-Semitism Used to Defend Repressionî, see below)<br>
<br>
In civilised New York, a girl, eager to brush-off an insistent
admirer, does not have to be rude. She slips him a phone number to
call, and there, a recorded message informs him, ëthe person you are
calling does not wish to remain in contact with you. If you want to
listen to a sad poem, press ONE, if you want to cling to unrealistic
dream of reunion, press TWO, if you want to have counselling and
advise, push THREEí.<br>
<br>
The article by one of my favourite journalists, the Guardian
editor Mr Seumas Milne (Slur of Anti-Semitism Used to Defend
Repression) sounds like a rejected loverís complaint. I agree with
every word of it, but regret that he canít overcome his rejection by
the Daughter of Zion. He laments the glorious days of their alliance:
ìsince the French revolution, the fates of the Jewish people and the
left have been closely intertwined. From the time of Marx, Jews played
a central role across all shades of the leftî. Mr Milne and the Left
are in need of some advice and counselling (push THREE).<br>
<br>
Everything that has a beginning, Mr Milne, has an end as well.
Before the French Revolution, the Jewish people supported despotism
against aristocracy, and the Magna Carta was signed by King John
despite their opposition. After Napoleon, the Jewish people had had a
long alliance with the Left. It was long, but not forever. This
alliance has been severed in the aftermath of failed 1968 revolution.
After that time, the Jewish people built a new alliance, with
Globalisation forces. One saw the new alliance in action when it
supported victory of Margaret Thatcher, right-wing shift of Labour
under Lord Levyís promoted Tony Blair, and in the US, the programme
of Globalisation and World War Three (ëclash of civilisation).<br>
<br>
Give it a thought, Mr Milne: if Daughter of Zion could ally
herself with the King and with the Left, why could not she change her
partners? Should she be considered a permanently beneficial force,
next to God Almighty? Jewish leadership benefited from the union with
the Left as long as it was an aspiring force, struggling with
traditional upper classes. After their aspirations were satisfied,
they had no more interest in such an ally.<br>
<br>
For thirty years, this major and obvious fact of the Jewish
peopleís re-alliance was not sufficiently discussed in the Left.
Like a ditched boyfriend, the Left hoped to re-forge the union of old.
One of the reasons was a sentimental belief expressed by Mr Milne:
ìThe left's appeal to social justice and universal rights created a
natural bond with a people long persecuted and excluded by the
Christian European establishmentî.<br>
<br>
Why should one describe this relationship with the rich Jewish
bankers and newspaper owners, who had supported the Left, as a
ënatural bondí rather than a marriage of convenience? It was quite
unnatural bond, formed against obvious class interests of the involved
sides, and its collapse was inevitable. The Left accepted help of rich
Jews, disregarding their motives. It paid a heavy price ñ alienation
from working classes who had a long and painful history of Jew-Gentile
relations, alienation from the church, uncompromising hostility of the
upper classes. The Jews used the energy of the Left until it run out,
and then, ditched it. Now, the Left could dial a phone number in New
York, and listen to the pre-recorded message.</b></font></div>
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II<br>
<br>
Mr Milne objects to Jews calling the Left ìanti-Semiticî. He
thinks the Left does not deserve it. But it is mainly a point of
definition. In the eyes of Mr Milne, ëanti-Semitism is an
anti-Jewish racismî, and its use, ëa slurí. In the Jewish eyes,
ëanti-Semitismí is a policy counteracting the policy of the Jewish
people. Thus, until 1968, the Right was ëanti-Semiticí by
definition, as ìthe fates of the Jewish people and the left have
been closely intertwinedî. After 1968, as time goes by, the
anti-globalist Left (and Right), or environmentalist groups had become
ëanti-Semiticí by definition. In 1953, McCarthyís Committee for
anti-American activities was ëanti-Semiticí, but in 2002,
ëanti-American í means ëanti-Semiticí, according to the
Commentary, the main ideological Jewish American magazine.<br>
<br>
In Russia of 1990s, which I covered for Haaretz daily, any
movement against ëthe market forcesí, for socialism and
preservation of the Soviet Union was considered ëanti-Semiticî.
Anti-globalisation is ëanti-Semiticí as well as objection to the
Zionist policies. Thus, anti-Semitic labelling is not a slur, but a
definition of every policy at deviance with the present ideas of the
Jewish people.<br>
<br>
If you are NOT called an anti-Semite, you should immediately
reconsider your writing, Mr Milne. But if you ARE called an
anti-Semite, it does not mean too much: even Wolfowitz, the Jewish
Zionist bigot hawk and supporter of Sharon, was booed as anti-Semite
by even more fervent American Jews. Even Ariel Sharon, the mass
murderer of Sabra and Shatila, of Qibya and Jenin, was relegated into
ëanti-Semite leftiesí by the bloody-minded supporters of Benjamin
Netanyahu.<br>
<br>
That is why there is no reason to incessantly apologise for
offending sensibilities. The Left can accept the offered definition
and to reply with a shrug while being called ëanti-Semiticí, as it
would certainly respond to accusations of ëanti-Britishí or
ëanti-aristocraticí behaviour. The Jews are not Les MisÈrables any
more; after 1960s, they occupy (in the US and Europe) a position
similar to that of Brahmins in India. The Left should try to undo
their supremacy, while preserving and using their talents and
abilities.<br>
<br>
Even more important, it should overcome its rejected lover
syndrome and reassess its positions vis-ý-vis the Jews in the light
of Marxist teaching. Karl Marx (certainly not a biological Jew-hater)
rejected his ties with the Jews, and called for emancipation of the
world from Jews. Later, the Left chose to forget these words of Marx,
but they could be brought back.<br>
<br>
Mr Milne writes, ìJews remain disproportionately active in
progressive political movements - including Palestinian solidarity
groups - throughout the worldî. There is a big difference between
Marx and many politically active Jews. Marx and Trotsky were
descendents of Jews who embraced the cause of the working people and
rejected that of the Jews. Certainly there are descendents of Jews who
emulate their behaviour, for instance in the al-Awdah movement. But
there are other Jews who act as Jewish emissaries ìin the
progressive political movements - including Palestinian solidarity
groupsî. Their contribution is but damage limitation control.
The war in Palestine caused these emissaries to reveal their hidden
agenda and gave the Left a chance to reassert its cause.<br>
<br>
The Left free from its emotional entanglement with the Jewish
people should offer the Jews the same deal it offered after the French
Revolution, namely, equality everywhere, including Palestine.
Equality, not privilege. The Left fought aristocracy and other
traditional ruling classes not for benefit of the Jewish
privilege.<br>
<br>
Mr Milne writes, ìA two-state settlement (in the Middle East)
is now the only possible way to secure peace in the foreseeable
futureî. Au contraire, it is an impossible and unjust way, and it
will never take place. The condition of equality means deconstruction
of the exclusivist Jewish state and its transformation into a state of
all its citizens, like other states. That is the way to peace, to
justice and to new rise of the Left in Europe and the
world.</b></font></div>
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[END]<br>
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<br>
Israel Shamir is an Israeli journalist based in Jaffa.
His articles can be found on the site www.israelshamir.net In order to
subscribe to this list or to be removed from it, please write to
info@israelshamir.net No copyright for electronic transmission, but
ask for permission in order to publish as hard copy.<br>
<br>
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<div><font face="Courier" size="-4" color="#000000"><b>Thought for the
Day: (worth repeating)</b></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier" size="-4"
color="#000000"><b><br></b></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier" size="-4" color="#000000"><b>"The Left
is National Socialism without the Jews"</b></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier" size="-4"
color="#000000"><b><br></b></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier" size="-4" color="#000000"><b>(Ernst
Zündel)</b></font></div>
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