Michael J. Totten has an anecdote and some thoughts concerning anti-semitism problems in France and on the left in general.

Message to Alterman: Yes, Jews do own banks, yes, they're big in the media, yes, many Jews are quite cheap and pushy and yes, Jews "occupy" the West Bank and Gaza...but here's a hint - that's not why they hate you.

Jewish bank ownership, media ownership, personal flaws...they stand out because they hate you and they don't hate you because of the "occupation" - they hate the "occupation" because they...hate...you.

Update: Jeff Jarvis also comments, as does Sean LaFreniere.

Update2: American Digest has a nice dissection of Alterman that really applies to a lot of people, and not just those in public life.