"There is a lot of self-hatred in the Jewish community..."
Agreed, but based on the way Bush treated the Israel during his first term, he should have gotten 75% of the Jewish vote, not 25%. While some are starting to see the light, overall the Jews still have a long, long way to go before they support the people protecting them.
Politically, it's sad but true. The real gain provided to President Bush in supporting Israel was the support it brought him from the Christian community. Without the Christians, Israel would be wiped off the map. Pretty sad.
Change is difficult for Jews, who have trusted before and been burnt. American Jews are not the same as Israelis, and don't understand the wolf at the door has come for them. That is why I never stop hammering at Jews (My mother was a Jew, my father was a Christian--I identify as a Messianic Jew) to wake up. But the majority of Israelis were happy that George W. was re-elected. High profile right-wing Jews must continue to speak out for conservative principles here in America.