Marx a racist?

[ish mailian]

When considering Marx and his views towards Jews, one must go further
than his infamous essay, his correspondence also needs to be
considered. Marx used the Bambergers to borrow money but showed
contempt for them. In a derogatory fashion he referred to the father
and son as “Jew Bamberger” or “little Jew Bamberger.” Similarly,
Spielmann, whose name appears frequently in correspondence between
Marx and Engels was referred to as “Jew Spielmann.” When on holiday in
Ramsgate in 1879, Marx reported to Engels that the resort contained
“many Jews and fleas.” In an earlier letter to Engels, Marx referred
to Ferdinand Lassalle as a “Jewish nigger.” Professor Fine has not
discussed this but I do not see such comments as “witty” or “ironic,”
they are simply racist.

https://www.philosophersmag.com/opinion/30-karl-marx-s-radical-antisemitism
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