Begging leftists who would never consider themselves to be antisemitic to make sure they don’t accidentally sound that way when criticizing Josh Shapiro, the only Jew in the running to be Kamala’s VP. Support for Israel is the Democratic Party position and all the potential VPs have the same basic position. So if you’re only screaming “genocide” at the Jew, well, that’s something you should maybe sit with for a minute and think more deeply about. Your Jewish friends might appreciate it.

I gotta tell you, the Jews in your life? We’re fucking exhausted. The antisemitism is coming from all corners right now. Your Jewish friends would appreciate disclaimers, like: “I think it’d be great to have a Jewish VP, but Shapiro has said x, y, and z, which means he’s not going to be the forceful anti-war voice we I think we need.” That would be a perfectly cromulent way to put it.

But just screaming “Genocide!” At the one Jew is a bad look and it’s gonna make your friends wonder about you.

@fraying Big hug!

@fraying This 3-part thread is a great reminder. Thanks for bringing it top of mind.