For decades Jews in America have been told that their enemies were Christian Fundamentalists. I remember in the 70’s and 80’s hearing the demeaning phrase “Bible Thumper” used by Jewish acquaintances to describe basically anyone who went to church. It was not intended as a compliment.
For decades Jews in America have been taught that anyo…
For decades Jews in America have been told that their enemies were Christian Fundamentalists. I remember in the 70’s and 80’s hearing the demeaning phrase “Bible Thumper” used by Jewish acquaintances to describe basically anyone who went to church. It was not intended as a compliment.
For decades Jews in America have been taught that anyone from the South was a racist Nazi. The “uncultured “ were slobs and illiterate to boot. A Southern accent was a sign of stupidity.
Over the last two days I had separate small conversations with 2 Jewish acquaintances. Both conversations started in front of a communal TV set that had the news playing. Both expressed horror and anxiety at the situation. They looked surprised when I said I was angry at our government. Why? Because we funded the weapons and organization that did this. Both looked surprised to hear that. And then they looked away uncomfortably, but not before one asked if I voted for Trump. I thought that an odd question but now realize it was cover for the reality in front of them. If I voted for Trump, then of course what I said must be wrong so their conscience must be clear.
My Israeli acquaintances are very different than my US Jewish acquaintances and they really do not like each other.
I know this post rambles a bit. I think I am trying to politely say that US Jews have chosen poorly when it comes to political and cultural allies and should start being concerned about who has been coming over our Southern border with the support of their political friends.
100 trained terrorists located in heavily Jewish area like NY, NJ or parts of Philly can do a lot of damage, especially among a population that believes personal gun ownership and defense is beneath their dignity. That 2nd Amendment looks kind of icky until you are actually threatened.
For decades Jews in America have been told that their enemies were Christian Fundamentalists. I remember in the 70’s and 80’s hearing the demeaning phrase “Bible Thumper” used by Jewish acquaintances to describe basically anyone who went to church. It was not intended as a compliment.
For decades Jews in America have been taught that anyone from the South was a racist Nazi. The “uncultured “ were slobs and illiterate to boot. A Southern accent was a sign of stupidity.
Over the last two days I had separate small conversations with 2 Jewish acquaintances. Both conversations started in front of a communal TV set that had the news playing. Both expressed horror and anxiety at the situation. They looked surprised when I said I was angry at our government. Why? Because we funded the weapons and organization that did this. Both looked surprised to hear that. And then they looked away uncomfortably, but not before one asked if I voted for Trump. I thought that an odd question but now realize it was cover for the reality in front of them. If I voted for Trump, then of course what I said must be wrong so their conscience must be clear.
My Israeli acquaintances are very different than my US Jewish acquaintances and they really do not like each other.
I know this post rambles a bit. I think I am trying to politely say that US Jews have chosen poorly when it comes to political and cultural allies and should start being concerned about who has been coming over our Southern border with the support of their political friends.
100 trained terrorists located in heavily Jewish area like NY, NJ or parts of Philly can do a lot of damage, especially among a population that believes personal gun ownership and defense is beneath their dignity. That 2nd Amendment looks kind of icky until you are actually threatened.
Thank you PG.