Keeping Antisemites Out of the Tent
The article discusses the historical context of antisemitism in political movements. It highlights how certain political positions can attract individuals with antisemitic views. The author reflects on the biography of John T. Flynn and its relevance to contemporary discussions about antisemitism in politics.
- ▪The article examines the connection between political positions and the attraction of antisemitic individuals.
- ▪It references historical figures like John T. Flynn and their influence on American liberalism.
- ▪The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the past to address current antisemitic sentiments.
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G-File Keeping Antisemites Out of the Tent When you take a position that finds ‘the Jew’ on the other side of that position, people who really dislike ‘the Jews’ will flock to it. Jonah Goldberg / May 20, 2026 Loading John T. Flynn, Charles Lindbergh, and Sen. David Ignatius Walsh of Massachusetts talk on stage during a rally on October 30, 1941, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Irving Haberman/IH Images/Getty Images) John T. Flynn, Charles Lindbergh, and Sen. David Ignatius Walsh of Massachusetts talk on stage during a rally on October 30, 1941, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Irving Haberman/IH Images/Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening.
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