Fascism says what you and I experience as facts or what reporters experience as facts are irrelevant. All that matters are impressions and emotions and myths.
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I worry about global anti-Semitism - not just as a bad idea that originates from bad people, but also as something that arises as a challenge to global order.
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The quote addresses the dangers of anti-Semitism as a threat to global stability and moral order.
Timothy D. Snyder highlights the significance of addressing global anti-Semitism not merely as a moral failing of individuals but as a broader challenge that disrupts the foundations of world order. This perspective emphasizes the impact of harmful ideologies on societal cohesion and the importance of vigilance in combating intolerance to preserve peace and stability on a global scale.
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Anti-SemitismGlobal OrderTolerancePrejudiceIntolerance
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In a speech addressing community leaders about the rise of hate groups.
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