occasional reflections on culture & politics
Eighty-five years after Kristallnacht, the post reflects on the enduring lessons of that night of terror. It emphasizes the importance of historical memory in resisting antisemitism and authoritarianism today. The analysis warns against moral relativism and the normalization of hate, arguing that silence and indifference remain complicit. Remembering Kristallnacht is framed as a moral obligation to defend human dignity and democratic values in the face of rising extremism.
Biden’s political style—empathetic, pragmatic, and institutionally grounded—is defended against calls for radical transformation. The post argues that incrementalism and coalition-building are strengths, not weaknesses, in a polarized democracy. Leadership must reflect both conviction and restraint.
Opposing Israel’s existence under the guise of anti-Zionism is framed as a form of antisemitism. The post argues that denying Jewish self-determination while accepting it for other groups reflects a double standard. Criticism of Israeli policy is legitimate, but rejection of Israel’s right to exist crosses into bigotry.
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