Learning about why so many German socdems and theory noobs support Palestine’s occupation almost depresses me. I know that atoning for the Shoah was never anything more than a pretension, but I can think of so many better ways to support Jewish people that are easier and more effective than cheerleading a decaying apartheid régime and wasting dosh thereon.

Attending synagogue services? Attending holidays or festivals? Learning a Jewish language or dialect? Trying a Jewish cuisine? Educating others on Judaism or Jewish history? Asking tasteful questions? Nope, nope, nope. All that you gotta do is support Palestine’s occupation and you are good to go! You can even act antisemitic while you are at it!

While I hate to use religious comparisons, I can’t help but think of antinomianism because the principles are so similar: just do this one little thing and after that, you can do whatever you want. Imagine how many settlers would unkiddingly say that I am worse than Anders Breivik.