Paul Waldman: Am I the only one who hears blaring alarm bells every time some right winger says "actually I'm quite fond of these Jews," like this person would 100% round us up if the opportunity presented itself? See the attached cartoon.

Am I the only one who hears blaring alarm bells every time some right winger says "actually I'm quite fond of these Jews," like this person would 100% round us up if the opportunity presented itself? See the attached cartoon.

"Openly philosemitic" is pretty bad, but the fact he says "I must admit" first kinda gives it away that he knows exactly who he's talking to

We are so deep in alarm bell territory right now, on so many fronts. So much of the talk right now about antisemitism and I'm like - Friend, you do not want Mike Johnson and Elise Stefanik on your side. No. This is a what we call "a red flag".

OMG!

Duh.

It's like when the right says men need to be armed to protect women and children.

It makes my blood run cold.

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