He said that the simple reason why Jews vote for democrats is so they can tell their friends at the museum that they are cultured and progressive because they vote for democrats.
He said they are so blind they won't realize what they've done to themselves until the knife is halfway through their necks.
To be honest, I can't think of any better explanation for why Jews will vote against their own interests like they do. It's simply bizarre.
Agreed. Far too many Jews have been uncomfortable with a strong Israel for decades, and seem to draw both their meaning in life, AND their sense of self, through victimhood. It seems that they're only sure of who they are while they see themselves as helpless. It's almost like a little kid shouting "you'll miss me when I'm gone!"
Mark
“He said that the simple reason why Jews vote for democrats is so they can tell their friends at the museum that they are cultured and progressive because they vote for democrats.”
That’s my theory, based on years of observation. If you’re Jewish, it’s expected by your peers that you will be “progressive”. Like the African-American community, where if you vote for a Republican, you are no longer “black”.
“Far too many Jews have been uncomfortable with a strong Israel for decades, and seem to draw both their meaning in life, AND their sense of self, through victimhood.”
Another dangerous misconception on their part. Israel may refuse to play victim, but they’re very small in terms of land mass, population and weaponry volume compared to their surrounding adversaries. The proverbial David vs. Goliath. Or (hopefully), the Little Engine that Could.
So, if you’re right about many Jews here having conflicting feelings about a “strong” Israel, that’s an awful thing.