Posted on 03/17/2015 11:25:38 AM PDT by Star Traveler
New York’s John F. Kennedy airport was bustling with Israelis this morning who were seeking to catch flights home. For many, their goal was to make it back in time to vote in the general elections being held today, Israel’s NRG reported on Tuesday.
While for some their flight home today is just a coincidence, today’s elections are the main topic of discussion among the travelers in the terminal. Some of the travelers even joked that a debate could be held in the airport, with representatives from all parties, according to the report.
One couple, David and Betty Gordon, told the website they are yet undecided about who to vote for but that they like certain right-wing parties. “We made aliyah to Israel eight and a half years ago, and we live in Maaleh Adumim. To date, we’ve voted three times,” they said while laughing. “Three elections in eight years, it’s a little weird, no?” They said, “We’re debating whether to vote for Bayit Yehudi, but we’re not fully sure of the decision. Baruch Marzel represents us, but not his party. They only added him to gain votes.”
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if they elect their own “hopey-changie dork” and NOT Bibi, then I have no more sympathy for them
It’s a good sign for Israel and America that we allow dual citizens to vote in both countries.
So....no absentee voting?
Israel
Israel does not have an absentee ballot system for all citizens. Absentee ballots are restricted to soldiers, prisoners, sailors, overseas diplomats, disabled persons and hospitalized people. The votes are not cast directly but placed in a double envelope with identifying information and counted directly by the elections committee only after verifying that the voter has not voted at his official polling station. Most absentee ballots are cast the day of the elections in alternate polling stations. Early voting is limited to civil servants overseas. There is no postal voting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absentee_ballot#Israel
God will though ... :-) ...
Now they’re air-busing them to the elections...
Wow!they have to be there to vote?
They probably only get to vote once,I suppose?
Considering how Jews vote in the U.S., mostly for Leftists as I understand it, it may not be all that good a thing.
If someone knows better, I’d love to see evidence of it.
I’m not here to misrepresent the Jewish vote in the U. S.
If wrong, I want to be called on it with proof.
so would it be safe to say they have to show id to vote.....
If they are so keen on Israel why don’t they live there?
I’ve never understood the dual-citizenship thing.
Some wouldn’t drive into town to vote ....
Lots of Americans spend hundreds or thousands on campaign contributions, so that their candidate may or may not get votes... what's a little skin in the game for a family's-worth of sure-votes for your candidate? (assuming, of course, crazy for a any couple or family to fly back to split their vote).
I thought usually one can vote at your country’s embassy or consulate.
Yep, they have to have ID and they have to be at the exact place that they are to.d to be. If they don’t get it all right, their vote doesn’t count!
Well, that’s a good idea, actually. If someone gets locked up for a few days, or even when awaiting trial, they should be able to vote!
Apparently not in Israel ... :-) ...
I think the Jews vote MORE solidly dim then even blacks!! How smart can they really be?
That’s the scuttlebutt. If true, it’s beats me. You’d think self-preservation would rule the day.
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