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Why Jewish Democrats Won’t Abandon Obama

By on 6.30.11 @ 1:04PM

Yesterday, Ben Smith at Politico.com came out with a piece concerning the anxiety some Jewish Democrats have with President Obama over his hostility towards Israel. Most recently the source of this uneasiness concerned Obama’s remarks last month concerning Israel’s 1967 borders. Smith writes that “it’s hard to resist the conclusion that some kind of tipping point has been reached.” He goes on to state, “Some of these traditional Democrats now say, to their own astonishment, that they’ll consider voting for a Republican in 2012.”

Of course, this isn’t the first time a Democratic President has run afoul of Jewish Democrats. When the Carter Administration decided to sell advanced weapons to Egypt and Saudi Arabia in 1978, Newsweek noted, “If another presidential election were held today some experts report that disaffected Jews might turn the tide against Carter in crucial states such as New York, California, Illinois and Michigan.” Reagan would end up with 40% of the Jewish vote in 1980.

More recently, President George W. Bush’s staunch support for Israel during his first term in office earned him the support of prominent Jewish Democrats like former New York Mayor Ed Koch and late actor Ron Silver in 2004. Although Senator Joe Lieberman endorsed John Kerry, three weeks before the election he publicly praised Bush’s record on Israel and called upon Kerry to be more “explicit” in his support for the Jewish State.

There is no doubt that when President Obama mentions Israel bad things happen. Yet for all the talk of Jewish Democrats voting Republican depends on who the GOP nominates next year. Let us say, for argument’s sake, Michele Bachmann is the nominee. Her pro-Israel credentials are impeccable. But Jewish Democrats are very likely to perceive her as socially conservative and Jewish Democrats, by and large, are socially liberal. Her position on abortion and gay marriage would likely turn off most Jewish Democrats. Even if a Jewish Democrat doesn’t like Obama’s position on Israel that could easily be trumped by Bachmann’s opposition to abortion and gay marriage. The reality is that for some Jewish Democrats Israel takes a back seat to social issues like abortion and gay marriage. If that’s the case then Bachmann (or anyone else who wins the GOP nomination) is going to have trouble winning over Jewish Democrats.

Now the wild card in all of this is President Obama himself. If Obama manages to utter nothing but unqualified praise for the State of Israel over the next sixteen months, memories of the 1967 borders and the row over settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem could recede. In which case, Jewish Democrats will forget, forgive and give him a second chance. However, what Obama says about Israel will be in part dictated by what happens over there and in the Middle East at large. The other question is just how determined is Obama to get a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. If Obama insists on forcing Israel into more concessions to the Palestinians despite the reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas then things could get interesting.

Or Obama could just always put his foot in his mouth again or otherwise act disrespectuflly towards Israel in some way (i.e. walking out on Netanyahu at the White House.) In which case, it would give Bachmann an opening to bring Jewish Democrats to her side. But she would need to provide them with assurances. For instance, short of Bachmann saying that she wouldn’t bring forth a constitutional amendment to prohibit gay marriage, she could say a) it is a lower priority than supporting Israel or b) it is something that she is not likely going to pursue.

I realize it might be something Bachmann probably wouldn’t want to do nor would it be easy to do. After all, she must be careful not to alienate her base. But if Bachmann wants to sit in the Oval Office, she is going to have to make Jewish Democrats comfortable enough to vote for her. Unless she does, I don’t see Jewish Democrats abandoning Obama.

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F.D. Asaro| 6.30.11 @ 1:18PM

Most Jews are highly intelligent....but that doesn't mean they are wise. Voting for Dems seems to be a knee-jerk
reaction when they go to the polls. Woe, Woe, Woe!

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 3:01PM

Has to do with FDR still, unfornately--despite his vicious antisemitism and responsibilty for establishing quotas at Harvard. Then there was Truman, whose wife wouldn't eat with Jews at the table. And of course they villify Nixon, who did much more than Truman to save Israel. Please.

Carnifex| 6.30.11 @ 3:46PM

Rabbi Daniel Lapin likes to say that Jews keep voting Democrat to dispel the myth of superior Jewish intelligence.
:)

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 5:54PM

Carnifex, eh? I'm sure that's true.

Casey Abell| 6.30.11 @ 1:21PM

I don't see Democrats - Jewish, gentile, or points in-between - abandoning Obama. Who else do they have? All the polls show that Barry still has Dems pretty well sewn up.

There are just three problems:

1) Barry gets nothing from Republicans this time around. I don't care if the GOP nominates Judas Iscariot. (No religious overtones intended. Don't send me e-mails.)

2) Barry gets not-very-much from indies unless the economy stages a miracle comeback. Again, no religious overtones are intended. But at this point, it's gonna take a modern-day loaves-and-fishes act to make the economic numbers pretty in 2012.

3) Dem turnout is depressed because - it's the devil's work from Barry's POV, and again forget about religious overtones - unemployment hits hard at traditionally Dem groups.

So it's not amazing Barry trails Generic Republican in the numbers. Even though Dems are still with him.

Strudwick Wickerwire| 6.30.11 @ 1:37PM

I'm sure a smoking hole where Tel Aviv once was will be an eye opener and lay the blame directly on that schmuck in the WH!!!

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 2:53PM

Unfortunately, Strudwick, I wouldn't be so sure (sigh). I am in the minority---I see the Civilzational War coming that Buchanan and Paul completely miss.

You can't sidestep the mullahs of Iran any more than you could side step Hitler.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 2:55PM

"Civilizational". Sorry.

But, to illustrate a point: The foremost Paulite on this blog was commenting on how Egypt's rebels were mostly secular at the begoinning of the takeover, and brutally castigating those who CORRECTLY DISAGREED. Arguing with a Paulite is like trying to teach a brain damaged flatworm to crawl through a maze that is a simple straight line---even the simplest thing is almost impossible with those morally challenged cretins.

Clint| 6.30.11 @ 3:24PM

Spoken Like The AIPACER Neo-Chickenhawk Coward Israel Firster Screwball Fanatic You Are,Tool Job.

The Tea Party Rebellion Escalates.

Carpe Diem.

mzk1| 6.30.11 @ 5:40PM

No, tea partiers are loyal, patriotic, Americans, while you are unAmerican scum. Go back to Christian Europe where your views fit in; maybe you will have a few years before you need to follow sharia.

Clint| 6.30.11 @ 5:57PM

Wrong Asshat.

Tea partiers in two camps: Sarah Palin vs. Ron Paulaccording to a POLITICO/TargetPoint poll:

Palin, who topped the list with 15 percent, speaks for the 43 percent of those polled expressing the distinctly conservative view that government does too much, while also saying that it needs to promote traditional values.

Paul’s thinking is reflected by an almost identical 42 percent who said government does too much but should not try to promote any particular set of values — the hallmarks of libertarians. He came in second to Palin with 12 percent.

When asked to choose from a list of candidates for president in 2012, Palin and Paul also finished one-two — with Palin at 15 percent and Paul at 14 percent. "

Aaaand,Why don't you try to make me go PunkAss.

The Tea Party Rebellion Escalates.

Carpe Diem.

mzk1| 7.1.11 @ 2:42AM

So what? Your average libertarian - I just hosted one here in Haifa - isn't an anti-semitic, unAmerican Jerk like you. Nor are all Paulites.

Clint| 7.1.11 @ 6:51AM

You're Just One More Israel Firster Slandering Liar mzk1 From Haifa Israel.

This is The United States Of America, Israel Firster Boy, Not The Middle East Foreign Country ,Israel.
We Vote for The President of The United States, Not The Prime Minister of Israel, Nor Their Knesset.

Got It, Israel Firster AgendaBoy.
Get It.

The Tea Party Rebellion Escalates

Carpe Diem.

Zbigniew Mazurak | 7.1.11 @ 1:36PM

Garbage! There has, so far, been only ONE poll of Tea Partiers regarding which candidate represents them best, and Palin won it, while RP finished sixth, with a single digit result. Palin is the undisputed leader of the Tea Party.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 5:58PM

Whatever you say, Clint: but you were still wrong about the Egyptian opposition, as you are wrong on anything outside America's borders. You are an ignorant retarded chimp.

Incidentally, I didn't mention your name in my comments. Red Phillips is actually the most articulate pro-Paul commenter here, although a retarded flatworm he isn't. How did you recognize yourself? How did you know it was you?

Man, you are so easy to trap and destroy intellectually. No intellectual sophistication or higher cognitive functioning at all. Did daddy drop you on your malformed head as an infant?

Clint| 6.30.11 @ 6:22PM

I know. You were Badmouthing Red behind his back again.
You got a bad habit of doin' it Neo-Chickenhawk Israel Firster Whack Job Tool Job.

Incidentally, You remind me of Lord Haw Haw, Fanatic Israel Firster Neo-Chickenhawk Coward Traitor Bastard, Tool Job.

The Tea Party Rebellion Escalates.

Carpe Diem.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 11:05PM

Lord Haw Haw, the Nazi sympathiser/mouthpiece? That's..... fascinating, Clint. The neurosyphilis is progressing, I see.

Clint| 7.1.11 @ 6:53AM

Yeah, Eight Ball Israel Firster Traitor Bastard Neo-Chickenhawk Coward,Tool Job.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 11:08PM

Qatar---home of Al Jazeera? A firm American ally.

And The liberty was over 40 years ago, Clint. The current Prime Minister was a teenager. But qatar is sponsoring Al Jazeera, a mouthpiece for terrorists and anti-Americanism, NOW.

I made the wrong comparison. You are a non-male C. Elegans, Clint, not a flatworm.

Clint| 7.1.11 @ 6:58AM

Tell Your Israel Firster Traitor Bastard Crap To The Surviving Seamen of The U.S.S. Liberty, Who Want A Congressional Hearing On The Deliberate Israeli IDF Attack On Our U.S.S. Liberty.

Ken (Old Texican)| 6.30.11 @ 6:38PM

Scalpel,
that was funny....and sure enough...our resident flatworm was quick on the uptake. heh.

Doctor, did you know that flatworms have an anus on both ends?

Clint| 6.30.11 @ 6:42PM

Your Mouth Is Your Asshole, Kenny The Squirrel.

tatosian| 7.1.11 @ 2:00AM

Didn't Guardiano insist "Egypt's rebels were mostly secular at the beginning of the takeover"? And didn't Guardiano resort to shrill liberal name calling when responding to those who disagreed with his opinion?

Just asking.

WL| 7.1.11 @ 9:45AM

Hey there Clint.....

I tend to like most of your posts that I see on various articles, a feel like I have alot in common with your views. I even like the rapid fire name calling for a good laugh.

However, what is the deal with the "Isreal Firster" stuff....

I mean come on man...I kinda like those folks...and Lord knows they have enough people hating them in the world without the US piling on...

Just one question for you to honestly consider.

Considering how the MOB hates ALL of us conservatives (Paulites, Palinistas, Reaganites etc etc etc) and they trash us, call us racists and seeth and hiss at us...

Don't you see a little bit of that in the Isreali situation with the rest of the world doing that to them????

I know it's not a be all/end all aguement....

But as a general rule....

When WORLD SIZED MOBS are rabidly waiting to destroy a country the size of ISREAL....

It's kinda hard for me to say....yeah get em wolves.

Just a thought.

Occam's Tool| 7.4.11 @ 4:00AM

Dear WL:

The problem is that Clint really hates Jews. He's a Father Coughlin type...he has no clue as to what will be the next great war.

Thank you for your decency.

Sparky| 6.30.11 @ 1:49PM

Perhaps the goal shouldn't be to gain their support (if doing so would require selling out traditional marriage), but instead to provide reasons why they shouldn't open their checkbooks for the Obama campaign.

PattyMor| 6.30.11 @ 2:41PM

If the Jews can't see the treachery towards Israel by Democrap politicans, then they are looking. Jimmah Carter let the Kohemeni come back from Paris and initiated in Islamic terroism. Mrs. Clinton hugged the Arafats and her husband let the Islamists run wild. Obama has an association with Rashid Kahlidi and the LA Times refuses to air the tape of the going away party. And George Soros the athiest JINO funds J Street and anti-Israel Jewish and pro Islamist lobbying groups.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 3:02PM

Patty,

You are very correct.

Truth to Power| 6.30.11 @ 2:44PM

http://dailycaller.com/2011/06.....ion-video/

This is who Jewish Democrats have allied themselves. Would somebody who speaks liberalese translate this. It seems to one not familiar with their language that he is sucking up to a murderous bastard. It is always great to see U.S. politicians pointing out Syrian exceptionalism. The interviewer can't believe that it is this easy.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 2:51PM

Bachmann worked on a kibbutz. You can't GET more pro-Israel. I fail to understand my Jewish Brethren's Lemming Complex. They can see that Paul and Buchanan are Nazi sympathising scum, but can't understand a Stalinophile like Obama?

mzk1| 6.30.11 @ 5:58PM

You don't know the kibbutzim. :-)

But I will assume so. The problem is, at the end the State Department assimilates them. This even happened to W, although the Israelis still love him.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 5:59PM

mzk1: you may be right. But what Bachmann took away as a Christian working on one was a deep abiding love for Israel. However, the State Department is well known for being a group of treasonous blind scum, like someone we both know.

Oldefarte| 6.30.11 @ 3:04PM

If Jews 80% voting majority for him in 2008 is repeated in 2012, they had better kiss Israel and their relatives there goodbye. His '67 borders political philosophy will be supplemented by the Muslim Brotherhood's takeover of Egypt, Libya etc, with the result being the entire Arab middle east surrounding Israel. A Gibbish slap upside Jews' heads should be the current flotilla leaving Greece whose mantra is to break through Israle's naval blocade of Gaza [and another confrontation similar to the previous one], which is possibly named THE AUDICITY OF HOPE [sound familiar?]. When will Jews [and the rest of this country as well] wake up ??????????????

Smirking Weasel| 6.30.11 @ 3:09PM

If that crowd wants to emphasize infanticide and homo nuptuals, the hell with them. In fact, name 'em as the depraved and perverse that they are.

mzk1| 6.30.11 @ 5:47PM

Isn't generalization fun? Luckily most Republicans aren't like you, or I WOULD vote for Obama.

tatosian| 7.1.11 @ 4:35AM

Discussing the "Jewish Vote" is pretty much a generalization in and of itself, isn't it?

However, the result of that generalized but overwhelmingly liberal Jewish Vote has been very specific in the devastation it has wrought upon the American Culture, the American family and, indeed, America itself.

I mean, we're agreed that today's liberalism is oppressive, intolerant, dishonest and totalitarian right? And we're also agreed that that same generalized "Jewish Vote" will continue to support today's liberalism. Right?

Someone already said this conversation is kabuki and they were correct.

That said, I don't know the Smirking Weasel but I doubt very much that he considers himself a republican. (Although one can't blame you for assuming he is republican because this is after all, an establishment republican site.)

I don't consider myself a republican either.

I share Mr. Weasels apparent mistrust of and disdain for those who energetically support "infanticide and homo nuptuals". (To name just two liberal victories)

For my part, I don't consider liberals to be misguided, good hearted souls who've lost their way. Nor do I believe they can be convinced of any truth because there is no truth in them. No, they are a swarming horde of ghouls sucking the life out of every living thing till life no longer exists. (A bit dramatic perhaps, but still apt.)

Question: how would I separate my dislike for an ideology/agenda that has been so destructive to my culture and the future of my children, from those who consistently support that ideology?

And why would I do that?

Just asking.

Clint| 6.30.11 @ 3:12PM

You're A Slandering Liar Neo-Chickenhawk Coward Israel Firster Screwball, Tool Job.

Dr.Ron Paul,
"I am not the only one who can see the absurdities of our foreign policy. We give $3 billion to Israel and $12 billion to her enemies. Most Americans know that makes no sense.

We need to come to our senses, trade with our friends in the Middle East (both Arab and Israeli), clean up our own economic mess so we set a good example, and allow them to work out their own conflicts.”

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 6:01PM

Yes, and that's why he condemns Israel for defending themselves in Gaza. And, of course, you are an incredible friend of the Jewish people in all of your writings, Clint, starting with "sandmonkeys."

Clint| 6.30.11 @ 6:28PM

"Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always puts them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country."
-Ronald Reagan

I'm A Tea Party Patriot & An American Firster & You're A Screwball Israel Firster Neo-Chickenhawk Coward, Tool Job.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 11:10PM

That was almost 40 years ago, Clint. Now the senile old coot vwith a real American like Dennis Kucinich. But I forget---you support pederasty. Now it makes sense.

Clint| 7.1.11 @ 7:08AM

That's The Same RINO-CINO Crap they tried to Smear Ronald Reagan With, Israel Firster Neo-Chickenhawk Tool Job.

Dr. Ron Paul Endorsed Ronald Reagan in 1976, when Reagan ran against Gerald Ford.
And Ronald Reagan Endorsed Dr.Ron Paul.

The Tea Party Rebellion Escalates.

Carpe Diem.

Occam's Tool| 7.4.11 @ 4:07AM

It is not crap. The man votes with Kucinich on foreign policy. Have you checked your Thomas voting records?

I'm sorry if truth hurts, Clint Elegans.

Occam's Tool| 7.4.11 @ 4:08AM

In 1976, the enemy was the Soviets. Now it's the jihadists. Paul has been piss poor on the jihadists.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 6:02PM

Name our trustworthy Arab friends in the Middle East who really like us and don't want to kill us if they could. The Kurds I do not believe are Arab. I will grant you them if they are. Next?

Clint| 6.30.11 @ 6:39PM

Start with Qatar.

Then tell Us all about the deliberate Israeli IDF Attack on Our U.S.S. Liberty, killing 34 of Our Seamen & wounding 170 of our Seamen.

Zbigniew Mazurak | 7.1.11 @ 1:40PM

Bahrain and Oman, although these countries are so small and so weak that they simply have no choice but to ask the US (and SA) to protect them. They are lie Georgia.

Occam's Tool| 7.4.11 @ 4:04AM

Indeed, Zbig: but would they be crying if we went down?

Reaganaut| 6.30.11 @ 3:12PM

Of course it's highly unlikely that Michelle Bachmann will be running against the One in November 2012 so it might be easier for the Jewish vote to support the Republican after all.

martin j smith| 6.30.11 @ 4:14PM

Hey Aaron--( and perhaps many Jewish voters ) You aaron are a flake I say this because you like many other RINOS have an obsession with Bachman--for she may or may not be the Nominated candidate. I really believe that many such as yourself and organizations such as ADL are EXTREMELY MISGUIDED ( AND THAT IS extremely mild compared to what i would like to say ).. You are more afraid of the Christian support of Israel than the LEFT SOCIALIST ANTI-SEMITISM --AND THEY ARE AARON THEY ARE--THEY ARE INVOLVED IN MANY ANTI-ISRAELI ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THIS FAMOUS FLOTILLA THE HUN ITSELF)Allow me to take a stab at what has been going on--in some cases these Jews are really SOCIALISTS AT HEART- that is their "religion" in other cases I truly believe there is FEAR OF BLACK ANTI-SEMITISM---relating to the race card that Obama and his fellow stooges tend to play. And I would al;so say cowardice as well on this score. Finally I think that there is the old Christians make Jews "un -Kosher". Meaning there is a lack of trust of the Christian support--yet --yet--its fine if LEFTIES SPEW ANTI-ISRAEL AND ANTI-SEMITIC IDEAS ALL OVER THE PLACE- That os OK--YOU ARE NUTS !!!!!!!!! GET A SHRINK before 2012. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mzk1| 6.30.11 @ 5:52PM

Bachmann is not Christian? Huh?

I am very much in support of religious Christians. I was taught that it is not my job to tell them what to do, but that their main job is to deal with breeches of divine law (abortion, lawlessness). However, I must say, that the minute you start to missionize, you are my enemy. We've suffered enough, thank you.

Occam's Tool| 7.4.11 @ 4:06AM

One of these days, MZK1, I'm taking my kids and wife to Israel. (It's on my list after going back to Guatemala to see the foster parents of my adopted kids). With your permission, I may try to look you up at that point. G-d Bless, and stay safe.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 6:03PM

Martin:

I like the Christian Right very much. I am thrilled that they support Israel, and indeed are much more supportive of Israel than American Jews.

Area51| 6.30.11 @ 4:29PM

Wrong! Most Jews care more about Israel than they do about gay marriage or abortion. Jewish voters will abandon Obama in droves in 2012, not just because of his anti-Israel policies, but because of his mishandling of the economy.

DaveT| 6.30.11 @ 4:35PM

Even with higher turn-out Jewish voters comprise a relatively small chunk of the Democrats' base. It's like releasing a "news story" about disaffected lesbian voters. The party knows it can afford to lose most from these various minor groups but will probably pull 90% anyway, because it owns them on the fundamentals. Goldstein is right that this is kabuki.

Smushley Ninganose| 6.30.11 @ 5:05PM

Interesting that Paul Waldman of The American Prospect, TAS' liberal counterpart, said exactly the same thing today.

Both of you are right, of course, as Norman Podhoretz amply demonstrated in his book Why Are Jews Liberal?

However, all of you miss the real story, which is the declining significance of the Jewish vote, even in historically Jewish states as New York and Maryland. Our numbers, both in relative and absolute terms, are diminishing as a result of our religious embrace of all the latest fashions in feminism, radical environmentalism, gay pride, intermarriage, etc.

My guess is that Obama will win a healthy share of a smaller Jewish vote. It won't be the 78% he got in 2008, but will be at least 60%.

mzk1| 6.30.11 @ 5:45PM

The irony here is the socially conservative positions like oppostion to abortion-on-demand, homosexual marriage, etc. are derived from Judaism. AND they are in the small part of the Law that we considered to apply to everyone, not just us.

But a thousand years of pressure to abandon our religion had success, and now most Amreican Jews (but not all!) are Democrates by religion, as are a huge percentage of Christians.

One thing I would tell you. If the people here (Israel) could vote - bye, bye, Obama.

Willy| 6.30.11 @ 5:52PM

Jewish Democrats(redundant), seem to be conflicted about whether they are supportive of politicians who actually support Israel or who talk a good game but let the bad guys continue to diminish the security of the Jewish state.

mzk1| 6.30.11 @ 5:55PM

Actually, a lot of Jewish Democrats are DINOs, forced to register that way because htey live in cities. Look at the posters in Brooklyn or NW Baltimore. Unfortunately, most Jews are Democrats-by-religion, as are a huge percentage of Christians.

Also, many "Jews" in America aren't actually Jewish in the traditional definition.

Trinacria| 6.30.11 @ 6:27PM

"Forced to register that way"...

Really? By whom? What self-respecting responsible adult would allow himself/herself to be forced to register or vote for a particular party? Where's the courage, man?

C'mon, sport, the tired old victim refrain has worn rather thin. Forced to register that way, indeed!

mzk1| 7.1.11 @ 2:49AM

This isn't a victim comment, this is practical politics. If you register Republican, you get NO SAY in local candidates. But you are free to vote for Republicans in general elections, and many do. Think of us (well, I did register Republican) as undercover agents.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 6:04PM

mzk1: Right, and right.

Teflon93| 6.30.11 @ 6:21PM

Because Jewish Democrats despise Christians more than they love America.

mzk1| 7.1.11 @ 2:51AM

I don't think so. Remember many Christians also have the same "Religion". They think of themselves of thinking of their fellow Americans before their own interests. They just think worng.

Teflon93| 7.1.11 @ 8:01AM

You're mistaken. Every Jewish Dem I've spoken to has bottom lined it to they just can't stand evangelicals and feel that Republicans are the party of them. They'll see Israel wiped off the map before they have lunch with an evangelical.

Ken (Old Texican)| 6.30.11 @ 6:47PM

EVIDENTLY...many jews enoy the ovens.

There just ain't no cure for STUPID!

I'm rooting for the Israelis with courage.

Ken (Old Texican)| 6.30.11 @ 6:51PM

ah...buy my book at www.txbooks.blogspot.com

You can learn the future...best case.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 11:16PM

I know, Ken. many Jews are senseless idiots.

By the way. C. Elegans is a free living nematode---most are parasites. It has two types--- a hermaphroditic version that will, essentially, mate with itself, and a male version that will be preferentially chosen over self fertilization if possible. It will inbreed consistently without genetic change with itself if no males are available. It is one of the simplest creatures with a nervous system, and completely transparent. I did genetic research with it as an undergrad.

The similarities with our rabid PA. friend should be obvious.

Occam's Tool| 6.30.11 @ 11:18PM

Most nematodes are parasite--C. Elegans is an exception.

I particularly like the part about fertilizing itself---so apropos.

You see, Clint, it's a Genius Cat playing with a developmentally disabled mouse. I toy with your feeble wit. You then threaten me physically in impotent outrage. Amusing.

Clint| 7.1.11 @ 7:13AM

Lord Haw Haw Runs his His Tool Job Israel Firster Traitor Bastard Mouth Again.

Occam's Tool| 7.4.11 @ 4:03AM

Thank you for amusing me, Clint. Love your support of Earmark man.

Occam's Tool| 7.4.11 @ 4:03AM

And I'm not a bastard. We have narrowed it down to 5.

Nite| 6.30.11 @ 10:43PM

If the Jewish Democrats believe a word that Obama says, then they are not as smart as I believe. Obama lies out both sides of this mouth. He tells the Jewish Democrats one thing and the threatens the PM of Israel with the other.

martin j smith| 7.1.11 @ 7:39AM

Le me give further speculation as to what will occur in the Jewish vote. Obama will lose support--of that I have not doubt but from which Jews. I will say: The DINOS,the Orthodox "liberal" who love Israel ( I know some of these ) , the Traditional no Left ideologically bent such as the former Mayor Koch of NYC and all but the Socialists who have business to run or are in bad financial condition that can be identified with the regime and of course secular Jews who love Israel
and they exist. It is from this crowd that Obama will lose votes--not the Socialists.

Zbigniew Mazurak | 7.1.11 @ 1:48PM

I find it repugnant, unacceptable, and downright treasonous that for ANYONE (even a foreigner like Mr Goldstein, who is a Canadian) a foreign country would be MORE important than America's own domestic issues. And I don't care if that foreign country is an ally like Israel. It doesn't matter. America comes first. Not Israel, not Russia, not China, but America. The President is supposed to protect AMERICAN interests and manage the affairs of the United States, not of foreign countries.

Abortion has killed over 50 million unborn children since 1973. Gay marriage is now legal in 7 states. Yet, for Mr Goldstein, a foreign country is more important than American issues!

Fortunately, the vast majority of American Jews are concerned first and foremost about domestic issues, not relations with foreign country. The bad news is that the vast majority of them profess liberal opinions on these issues.

For several decades, Republicans have been proedicting a Great Jewish Exodus from the Democratic Party. It hasn't happened and will never happen.

hook| 7.2.11 @ 5:43AM

There is no question that Obama will receive less Jewish support than last time. Anyone who thinks differently is simply kidding themselves. A certain percentage of Jews will not vote for Obama because he is incompetent, and not just because he is anti-Israel. One would have thought his association with Rev. Wright would have been enough to disqualify him. One would also have thought his total lack of experience and far left wing values would have been enough.

Jewish contributions won't be as high either, but it is a sad truth that most Jews would vote for Obama if he asked them to wear a yellow star. Sad but true.

On the other hand and I know I am repeating, I live in a highly liberal Jewish community and I have never seen so much hostility to a Democrat.

Sean| 9.14.11 @ 7:09PM

It's completely absurd to even think for a second that Michelle Bachman even has a snow ball's chance in hell in wining the Republican nomination. Next....

Sean| 9.14.11 @ 7:13PM

winning

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