POL 2107 Lecture Notes - Islamic Fundamentalism, American Jews, Secular Liberalism
19 Sep 2013
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But from this point of view, kristol insists that the american jews have often demonstrated their political stupidity . Traditionally, jews in america and elsewhere have voted with the left, for reasons which were perfectly understandable. In the conditions in which the religious and nationalist right was often associated with discrimination or even persecution of the jewish minority, it was natural for this minority to support the secular and cosmopolitan left. Kristol insisted, is completely self-defeating for the jews. For, kristol argued, in the meantime, things have changed. On the one hand, jews now have their own state, where they represent the majority. But their state is situated in a very hostile environment and desperately needs the diplomatic and military support of the united states. 1960s, the left has become increasingly supportive of the palestinian cause. Tat the un or in the liberal media, the left often accuses israel of racism and colonialism.
