OK, so a friend left a comment on Facebook that said Palestinians are just as Semitic as Israeli Jews and here's what the Britannica.com website has to say about that:
"Because Semitic-speaking peoples do not share any traits aside from language, use of the term “Semite” to refer to the broad range of Semitic-speaking peoples has fallen out of favour. For this reason, some critics even encourage the removal of the hyphen in the term anti-Semitism to help dispel any pseudoscientific notions of a "Semitic race." They advocate instead for the use of antisemitism to describe the hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious or racial group."
But the Oxford language dictionary is still using “anti-Semitic” and defines it as: “hostile to or prejudiced against Jewish people.”
When I was writing this article I followed the Kansas City Star style and used "antisemitic" which my computer kept telling me was wrong because it wanted me to use “anti-Semitic” instead. As I believe I mentioned in the article, my computer is a pedantic, busy-body asshole with bad judgment and once again it made a lousy recommendation.
In any case, I've gone back and changed “anti-Semitic” to “antisemitic” because I've got enough problems without nitpicking terminology so I hope this makes everybody happy. A condition I've never personally experienced, but here's hoping there’s a first time.
Let's compromise: I'll accept a whole wheat bagel as long as it has a thick coating of cream cheese. Otherwise, it's blueberry or cinnamon-raisin although an everything bagel is acceptable when used to make a sandwich. And now that we've dealt with our bagel-related issues, I'm glad we're in agreement on what I wrote about antisemitism.
bagels are a hot topic, which flavors are best in which applications (fruit ones are a never, based on my upbringing) and still wondering why the west coast is such a good bagel desert (some places, not enough, though). appreciate you throwing in some anti-Semitism to keep us all on track. and, I appreciate your perspective. ALWAYS.
Lee, blueberry or cinnamon are “dessert” bagels. It’s onion or nothing for curmudgeonly purists like me.
I’m Jewish and when I moved to the Midwest, my Secret Committee clearance was revoked. I’ve reapplied but haven’t heard anything. If you do hear from Jon Stewart, could you give him a nudge from me? Tell him I’d even accept a seat on the Secret Committee to Limit Seltzer Flavors.
If Jon shows up for his share of the cartoon loot, I promise to mention your name and see what he can do and yes, blueberry and cinnamon are dessert bagels which is exactly why I like them.
OK, so a friend left a comment on Facebook that said Palestinians are just as Semitic as Israeli Jews and here's what the Britannica.com website has to say about that:
"Because Semitic-speaking peoples do not share any traits aside from language, use of the term “Semite” to refer to the broad range of Semitic-speaking peoples has fallen out of favour. For this reason, some critics even encourage the removal of the hyphen in the term anti-Semitism to help dispel any pseudoscientific notions of a "Semitic race." They advocate instead for the use of antisemitism to describe the hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious or racial group."
But the Oxford language dictionary is still using “anti-Semitic” and defines it as: “hostile to or prejudiced against Jewish people.”
When I was writing this article I followed the Kansas City Star style and used "antisemitic" which my computer kept telling me was wrong because it wanted me to use “anti-Semitic” instead. As I believe I mentioned in the article, my computer is a pedantic, busy-body asshole with bad judgment and once again it made a lousy recommendation.
In any case, I've gone back and changed “anti-Semitic” to “antisemitic” because I've got enough problems without nitpicking terminology so I hope this makes everybody happy. A condition I've never personally experienced, but here's hoping there’s a first time.
Lee, I'm not Jewish but if you don't like whole wheat bagels you're dead to me. 😜
Also, I agree with everything you wrote.
Let's compromise: I'll accept a whole wheat bagel as long as it has a thick coating of cream cheese. Otherwise, it's blueberry or cinnamon-raisin although an everything bagel is acceptable when used to make a sandwich. And now that we've dealt with our bagel-related issues, I'm glad we're in agreement on what I wrote about antisemitism.
“Take the over on ‘blame the Jews.’”
Truly inspired.
bagels are a hot topic, which flavors are best in which applications (fruit ones are a never, based on my upbringing) and still wondering why the west coast is such a good bagel desert (some places, not enough, though). appreciate you throwing in some anti-Semitism to keep us all on track. and, I appreciate your perspective. ALWAYS.
Lee, blueberry or cinnamon are “dessert” bagels. It’s onion or nothing for curmudgeonly purists like me.
I’m Jewish and when I moved to the Midwest, my Secret Committee clearance was revoked. I’ve reapplied but haven’t heard anything. If you do hear from Jon Stewart, could you give him a nudge from me? Tell him I’d even accept a seat on the Secret Committee to Limit Seltzer Flavors.
If Jon shows up for his share of the cartoon loot, I promise to mention your name and see what he can do and yes, blueberry and cinnamon are dessert bagels which is exactly why I like them.
Bagels; plain with butter for breakfast. Cinnamon/raisin with butter for a snack.