Hello! I hate to make such an indirect question, but we had a bit a debate and I decided that I may as well get some expertise.
##Reminder: Do not invade other subs
I know the material to debate is rather broad and large, as well as very controversial. I'd love to distill some points out of it but there are simply so many points.
User starts here: https://np.reddit.com/r/nottheonion/comments/3c06ua/led_by_pirates_iceland_legalizes_blasphemy/csrjsyw
And continues the debate upon being mentioned here: https://np.reddit.com/r/TopMindsOfReddit/comments/3c2chh/utacticalcancer_gives_us_a_historically_accurate/csrp028
Note to the mods: If anything needs to be changed to fit the rules (couldn't find any conflicts, though) I'll happily change it.
It's incredible easy to quickfire some claims and state a 'conclusion'. Examining each claim, putting it in context, and possible refuting the claim takes a lot more time and effort. Similarly, examining the logic and arguments used to draw the conclusion and seeing where it goes right or wrong takes a lot of time and effort.
In general, it's not really worth it to make such an effort. People who are invested in an idea (a "Jewish conspiracy") and have used motivated reasoning to support that idea will not be dissuaded by good arguments or discussion.
For me, when I see an anti-semitic argument being made such as the one you linked I just walk away. It's not worth my time. One could argue that posts such as those should be refuted to help people like you, who are not sure what to think. The flip side though is that engaging in a discussion will give these anti-semitic ideas legitimacy.
Anyone who talks about a "Jewish conspiracy" is full of nonsense.
It is antisemitic drivel. I won't engage the points, but those are all classic antisemtic arguments that aren't based in reality. He is also literally using NS-Propaganda like the Judeo-Bolshevism thing.
I think the FAQ should have some posts where its explained why this is bullshit. Also the badhistory sub surely has some posts where an antisemite gets argued.
I know a lot of you guys are avoiding this question so as to not give it legitimacy but by confronting it you give us ammunition to go out and fight on behalf of Jews when we come up against these people in real life.
The argument of "avoidance" is one that doesn't really help anyone. If someone has the ability I would like this Question to be answered.