A Berkeley Professor and former Iraqi Soldier appears to have finally publically crossed that thin line between 'Anti-Zionism' and 'Anti-Semitism,' by approvingly quoting that famous Jew-hating litmus test 'Protocols of the Elders of Zion'. The Professor, Abbas Kadhim, teaches Arabic 15. Here's the account

He then launched into a long speech about how much he loves Jews and Judaism, but he hates Zionism. I asked him how this was possible, and he responded by claiming that Zionism has nothing to do with Judaism, but was invented by European Jews. He claimed that the Protocols of the Elders of Zion serve as an example of Zionist philosophy. I was simply astounded. I concluded that he was joking and asked him, laughing, if he was joking. He responded that he was completely serious. I was astounded, and asked him how
he could possibly believe something so absurd. He asserted that everything that Zionists have done so far has progressed exactly according to the Protocols, and that it therefore must be a true document. I could not believe my ears. I asked him again, "Are you sure you believe it was written by Jews?" He answered that he did indeed, although he felt it important to clarify that he only meant "Zionist Jews."

So he only hates those Jews who secretly control America, the Financial World, and are moving towards world domination? That's a relief! What a parody of the 'I hate Zionists, not Jews,' line touted as the antidote to anti-semitism in the 'anti-Zionist' community. If there's such a muddle that being 'anti-Zionist' can mean adherence to such a racist line as the Protocols, it's probably time to close up shop and give up entirely.Email This Post!