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Why So Many Jews Vote for Democrats--And How to Change That
https://pjmedia.com ^ | BY RABBI MICHAEL BARCLAY AUG 26, 2021 1:13 AM ET

Posted on 08/26/2021 6:04:17 AM PDT by Red Badger

As a rabbi, the question I am asked the most by my Christian friends, pastors, and at the churches where I have spoken is ironically not a theological question, but a political one: Why do so many Jews continually support leftist causes, organizations, and the Democratic Party when it is clear that they are against Israel, Judaism, and religion in general? Because of the importance of unifying all people of faith politically in these challenging times, it seems appropriate to address this issue and to determine how to fix it.

It is objectively true that the Democratic Party has become the party of institutionalized anti-Semitism and is clearly anti-Israel as well. Leftist organizations such as Black Lives Matter are committed to the destruction of Israel and the persecution of Jews. And although most Republicans and those on the right support Israel and religion, it is also objectively true that the vast majority of American Jews support the left.

There are a number of reasons why Jews typically support the left and vote Democrat. Some are historical. The modern state of Israel was founded during the Democratic administration of Harry Truman, and many Jews believe (incorrectly) that it was Democratic support that created Israel. (In fact, Truman was “a reluctant Cyrus but pro-Israel). When Jews were being persecuted in Russia in the early 20th century, and again in Germany in the 1930s, they were welcomed into the United States as legal immigrants. Proudly they would study and ultimately receive American citizenship after coming from countries where they never enjoyed the rights of full citizens. Whether by choice or pressure, the United States under a Democratic administration supported Israel in the Six Day War, and Congress was supportive of Jewish causes and Israel.

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TOPICS: Government; History; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; california; iran; israel; lebanon; nancypelosi; waronterror
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1 posted on 08/26/2021 6:04:17 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Real Jews vote Republican.

JINOs vote ‘Rat.


3 posted on 08/26/2021 6:06:11 AM PDT by C210N (Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.)
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To: Red Badger

You can’t fix stupid.


4 posted on 08/26/2021 6:06:46 AM PDT by brownsfan (For conservatives, we have taxation without representation.)
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To: Red Badger

Because American Judaism has as part and parcel of its belief that liberalism IS Judaism.


5 posted on 08/26/2021 6:10:38 AM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: Red Badger

God’s Chosen People are those who follow Him.


6 posted on 08/26/2021 6:11:32 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: FlipWilson

Abraham had a liberal’s heart but a conservative’s mind..................


7 posted on 08/26/2021 6:12:12 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

It’s all about the $$$ and opportunities to scam them.


8 posted on 08/26/2021 6:14:37 AM PDT by patriotspride (Third generation Vet. Never forget the true cost of freedom)
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To: Red Badger

Jews have been choosing poorly since Barabbas...


9 posted on 08/26/2021 6:17:20 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: Red Badger
I asked Jackie Mason that once when he was a guest on Mike Gallagher's show some 20 years or so ago.

I prefaced my question by saying that I had recently learned that he was a Rabbi at one time.

He said that whenever a Gentile mentions that he used to be a Rabbi, he knows what the next question will be. He said he didn't know but even if every Jew in America voted for a Republican or a Conservative, there aren't enough of them to make a difference.

10 posted on 08/26/2021 6:17:26 AM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

Yeah, posts like that’ll get some Jewish support, oh boy!

I doubt 1/10 American Jewish person knows anything about Tlab’s antics.

There is a huge embargo of information.


11 posted on 08/26/2021 6:20:47 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalemabcxp. A A)
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To: Red Badger

Is there any other groups that tend to live in urban areas at a higher rate than Jews? Maybe it’s just a function of where they choose to live. Urban vs rural living splits every group to my understanding and is a better political predictor than ethnicity or creed.

Freegards


12 posted on 08/26/2021 6:22:57 AM PDT by Ransomed
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I think the Rabbis own style of thinking gets to some of the problem of political sentiment among many Jewish people. I use this example the Rabbi starts out with, when he says:

“Because of the importance of unifying all people of faith politically in these challenging times, it seems appropriate to address this issue and to determine how to fix it.”

“Unifying”??? “All” people faith????

Such enormous unity is neither possible nor natural. To do so is ONLY possible in Leftist dreams where all diverse values are crushed in a Leftist monoculture.

If the Rabbi had said:

“Because of the importance of politically bringing together people of different in these challenging times, it seems appropriate to address this issue and to determine how to fix it.”

That - politically bringing together people of different faiths in theses challenging times - yes, THAT is possible. “Unifying”, “All” faiths is a non-starter.


13 posted on 08/26/2021 6:23:16 AM PDT by Wuli
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14 posted on 08/26/2021 6:24:27 AM PDT by SJackson (blow in a dog’s face he gets mad, on a car ride he sticks his head out the window)
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To: FlipWilson

The Orthodox Jews are very conservative.

The lefties are from the other groups.

Unfortunately the Orthodox Jews are a small percentage of total US Jewry.


15 posted on 08/26/2021 6:25:05 AM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
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To: Red Badger

Leftist Jews are perhaps the sickest of all leftists. “Never Again” is ringing very hollow.


16 posted on 08/26/2021 6:26:11 AM PDT by alstewartfan ("She looks like she's 19 years old, sitting there like a lady with her legs crossed." Creepy Joe)
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To: Red Badger
the Talmud teaches that altruism is a duty +

becoming more secular teaches marxism, secular humanism, and postmodernism =

lefturd loonism

17 posted on 08/26/2021 6:29:43 AM PDT by mjp (pro-freedom & pro-wealth $)
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To: Red Badger

Red, cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard Jews in Broward county say Trump is Hitler, Republicans are Nazis,Republicans need to be in camps and Christians are our enemies...F them all!


18 posted on 08/26/2021 6:30:19 AM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: Red Badger

FTA: “When Jews were being persecuted in Russia in the early 20th century, and again in Germany in the 1930s, they were welcomed into the United States as legal immigrants.”

Tell that to the passengers of the liner St. Louis.


19 posted on 08/26/2021 6:31:11 AM PDT by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule. )
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To: Red Badger

There aren’t enough jews to make up for 100 million Mexicans and another 100 million central americans, also hundreds of thousands of Afghanis.


20 posted on 08/26/2021 6:31:37 AM PDT by KobraKai
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