In Defense of Ashkenazim Part 2: Debunking the Myths of Rothschild Control and the Illuminati

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For centuries, antisemitic conspiracy theories have been weaponized against Ashkenazi Jews, often linking them to secret world domination, financial control, and fabricated organizations like the Illuminati.


Among the most persistent of these myths is the claim that the Rothschild family orchestrates global events and that Jews secretly manipulate world governments and economies. These accusations are not only baseless but also dangerous, as they have historically fueled pogroms, discrimination, and even genocide.


This document aims to utterly dismantle these conspiracy theories by exposing their falsehoods, tracing their origins, and demonstrating their reliance on propaganda rather than fact.


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I. The False Narrative of Jewish Global Control


One of the most persistent antisemitic tropes is the belief that Jews, particularly Ashkenazim, control global politics, finance, and media. This myth has existed for centuries and has been used as a justification for discrimination, violence, and oppression.


A. No Monolithic Jewish Leadership


The Jewish people are not a single, centralized entity operating under a unified command. The global Jewish population, including Ashkenazim, consists of a vast range of ideological, political, and religious differences.


Among Ashkenazim alone, there exist:


Secular and religious Jews


Right-wing and left-wing political affiliations


Zionists, anti-Zionists, and non-Zionists


Orthodox, Hasidic, Modern Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and unaffiliated Jews


Business professionals, blue-collar workers, academics, politicians, and artists


No Jewish governing body exists that commands or enforces a singular agenda. Jewish communities throughout history have been fragmented and often persecuted rather than privileged.


B. The Absurdity of 'Jewish Control'


If Jews truly had control over world governments, why have they been expelled from over 100 countries, subjected to forced conversions, inquisitions, pogroms, ghettos, and ultimately, the Holocaust? A group that supposedly holds secret dominion over the world would logically not be the target of endless persecution.

Furthermore, Jewish communities do not dominate the world's population. Jews make up only 0.2% of the global population. Even in the United States, where Jews have a relatively high presence, they are only 2% of the population—far too small to wield the alleged level of control attributed to them.


C. Jewish Diversity in Power and Influence


A look at world leadership also discredits the notion of Jewish supremacy:


No U.S. President has ever been Jewish (despite America being a key player in global politics).


Few world leaders have been Jewish—even in Europe, where these myths persist.


The United Nations, a major international force, has a long history of anti-Israel bias, issuing more resolutions against Israel than any other country.


The wealthiest individuals and companies in the world are not predominantly Jewish (e.g., Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Bernard Arnault, and the Saudi royal family).


These facts demonstrate that there is no Jewish monopoly over world affairs.

II. The Rothschild Banking Myth – Separating Fact from Fiction


One of the most commonly cited examples in Jewish conspiracy theories is the Rothschild family. Many believe that this Jewish banking dynasty secretly controls the world's financial systems, orchestrating wars, recessions, and political changes. This claim is wildly exaggerated and demonstrably false.


A. The Real History of the Rothschilds


The Rothschild family rose to prominence in the 18th century as financiers in Europe. Mayer Amschel Rothschild, a Jewish banker from Frankfurt, built a successful business, and his five sons expanded banking operations across European cities.


However, several key historical facts debunk the myth of Rothschild global control:


1. The Rothschilds were never the only powerful bankers. Other banking dynasties, such as the Rockefellers, Morgans, Warburgs, and Vanderbilts, had just as much (if not more) influence.


2. The family's wealth has significantly declined. The Rothschild banking empire fractured due to inheritance division, nationalization of banks, and economic changes. Today, their influence is far overshadowed by multinational corporations like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock.


3. No evidence exists of Rothschilds manipulating global events. Conspiracy theorists often claim that the Rothschilds fund both sides of wars, but wars have been fought for millennia—long before the Rothschilds existed. Nations engage in war for economic, political, and ideological reasons, not because of a single banking family.


B. The Danger of the Rothschild Myth


Blaming a Jewish family for financial struggles or world events is not only factually incorrect but also deeply antisemitic.


This myth has been weaponized by:


Nazi propaganda, which falsely accused Jews of economic manipulation.


Soviet disinformation, which painted Jews as capitalists and enemies of communism.


Modern-day extremists, including white supremacists and radical conspiracy theorists who use the Rothschild name to disguise blatant antisemitism.


The Rothschild myth is nothing more than a modernized version of medieval Jewish banker stereotypes, which falsely accused Jews of usury and economic exploitation.

III. The Illuminati and Its False Link to Jews


The idea that Jews are behind a secret organization like the Illuminati is pure fiction with no historical basis.


A. The Real Illuminati


The Illuminati was a short-lived Bavarian secret society founded in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, who was not Jewish. It sought to promote Enlightenment ideals and was quickly disbanded in 1785 by the Bavarian government.


B. How Jews Became Falsely Associated


1. Antisemitic Forgeries:


The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, an entirely fabricated document published in the early 20th century, falsely claimed that Jews were conspiring to control the world through secret meetings.

This forgery was used by Nazi Germany to justify persecution.


2. The Blending of Conspiracies:


As secret societies like the Freemasons gained attention, Jews were falsely linked to them, despite Jewish exclusion from these groups in the 18th and 19th centuries.


3. Modern Misinformation:


Social media has allowed misinformation to spread unchecked, blending the Rothschild, Illuminati, and New World Order conspiracies into a single antisemitic myth.


C. The Absurdity of These Claims


If Jews secretly controlled world governments, why have Jews historically been marginalized and expelled?


If the Illuminati was a Jewish conspiracy, why were Jews excluded from positions of power in most of Europe at the time?

The Illuminati myth is a complete fabrication, built upon antisemitic propaganda rather than historical truth.

IV. Conclusion: The Real Agenda of These Myths


Conspiracy theories about Jews controlling the world serve one purpose: to scapegoat Jews for societal problems. Historically, such myths have led to devastating consequences, from pogroms in Russia to the Holocaust in Europe.


No evidence supports these theories. Historical records, financial data, and political realities all contradict the notion of Jewish global control.


These accusations are deeply rooted in antisemitism. The same myths have been repackaged for centuries to justify persecution.

They serve as a distraction from real issues. Rather than address economic inequality, political corruption, or systemic problems, these theories provide an easy but false target.


The next time someone claims that "Jews run the world," ask them for concrete, verifiable evidence—not just recycled propaganda. The truth is that these claims collapse under even the slightest scrutiny.


Note: these pictures are suppose to be absurd...

As most racist and anti-semites entrenched in absurdism

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