The Israelis do allow themselves the luxury of politically correct delusional thinking. They know that anti Semitism, whether it be from medieval mullahs, neo Nazis or just plain crazies is pervasive and is a real threat to Jews everywhere. There is no solace when defenseless posturing and misplaced empathy leads to the slaughter of innocents.
The Israelis make no maudlin apologies for actively and effectively defending themselves.
Israelis do not allow themselves the luxury of politically correct delusional thinking. They realize without maudlin sentiment that whether it be medieval mullahs, neo Nazis or just plain crazies there is and always has been a real threat to Jews everywhere. There is no solace when defenseless posturing and empathetic good wishes leads to the slaughter of innocents. The Israelis make no apologies for actively and effectively defending themselves.
Israelis do not
Damn right. And I like it.
Passivity can get you killed. I can't for the life of me see why some people are passive. If you can't fight for what you want, you don't deserve it.
That said, I know the Left loves passivity. Some Lefties are passive and the leaders in that movement love it (and take full advantage of it).
I think it's Israel's lack of passivity that is at the heart of the Left's hatred of Zionism.