Don, I hear what you are saying, but I'd like to add a different perspective. For years, those of us that have been paying attention (and who were in places at risk for being singled out as Jews) have known that this progressive dogma is false and wrong. Who knows if Sheyl's goal is to one day be a cabinet member. And if it is, great. Th…
Don, I hear what you are saying, but I'd like to add a different perspective. For years, those of us that have been paying attention (and who were in places at risk for being singled out as Jews) have known that this progressive dogma is false and wrong. Who knows if Sheyl's goal is to one day be a cabinet member. And if it is, great. That isn't the real issue. The real problem is that as Americans, we couldn't see past the political parties to discern what was good and what was bad. For instance— Abraham Accords; fantastic. They sought to create peace through an avenue that had not yet been thought of or tried in the Middle East. (but how many Democrats would even entertain looking at it objectively since it came from the Trump administration?) Obama giving money to Iran— Very bad. Empowering a country that literally wants to see you wiped off the face of the Earth is dangerous. (But how many Democrats said nothing because to say something about this would mean they'd have to go against the tide of their political party. It's a risk they won't take.)
We stopped listening to ideas as just ideas, and instead saw them through the lens of our ideologies. And when something didn't align, we were quick to throw it out. I'm glad that Sheryl is coming to understand how dangerous this dynamic is, but it feels like it's a little too late. The wheels that she helped put in place within these powerful progressive circles have been rolling for a long time now.
Nah, I think you missed the point. She, like most progressive Jews, never put the safety and wellbeing of Israel on her agenda, but Oct 7 woke her up and made her realized there is antisemitism and women like her could be targeted. But her awakening was only skin deep, despite her education, her influence, her career. Her ideological convictions have not changed, which is shocking, in my opinion. Very sad
Great comment Faith - thank you! I agree with your view, except I expect more from Sheryl. She's a big thinker, an author, on the world stage... and as much as she despises the brutality of 10/7, she still supports the people who gave Iran the money, who turn their backs on Israel too often.... At some point you have to decide your #1 issue and this is not hers, but she will throw money at it. She's probably a lovely person at heart, but this is too important, IMO. Again, I loved your thoughtful comment!
If she were a "big thinker" this wouldn't have to be pointed out to her. She is another shallow, somewhat charismatic Lefty who has been told her whole adult life how smart and great she is. Ignoring the antisemitism of the Left because one wants everyone to see her wearing a pussy-hat isn't smart. It's dumb and cowardly.
I can't argue with anything you said. The more I think of her, the more disgusted I get. And that Michelle Obama took on the cause of the girls Boco Haram kidnapped, but not a word now. Disgusting people!
Don, I hear what you are saying, but I'd like to add a different perspective. For years, those of us that have been paying attention (and who were in places at risk for being singled out as Jews) have known that this progressive dogma is false and wrong. Who knows if Sheyl's goal is to one day be a cabinet member. And if it is, great. That isn't the real issue. The real problem is that as Americans, we couldn't see past the political parties to discern what was good and what was bad. For instance— Abraham Accords; fantastic. They sought to create peace through an avenue that had not yet been thought of or tried in the Middle East. (but how many Democrats would even entertain looking at it objectively since it came from the Trump administration?) Obama giving money to Iran— Very bad. Empowering a country that literally wants to see you wiped off the face of the Earth is dangerous. (But how many Democrats said nothing because to say something about this would mean they'd have to go against the tide of their political party. It's a risk they won't take.)
We stopped listening to ideas as just ideas, and instead saw them through the lens of our ideologies. And when something didn't align, we were quick to throw it out. I'm glad that Sheryl is coming to understand how dangerous this dynamic is, but it feels like it's a little too late. The wheels that she helped put in place within these powerful progressive circles have been rolling for a long time now.
Nah, I think you missed the point. She, like most progressive Jews, never put the safety and wellbeing of Israel on her agenda, but Oct 7 woke her up and made her realized there is antisemitism and women like her could be targeted. But her awakening was only skin deep, despite her education, her influence, her career. Her ideological convictions have not changed, which is shocking, in my opinion. Very sad
Great comment Faith - thank you! I agree with your view, except I expect more from Sheryl. She's a big thinker, an author, on the world stage... and as much as she despises the brutality of 10/7, she still supports the people who gave Iran the money, who turn their backs on Israel too often.... At some point you have to decide your #1 issue and this is not hers, but she will throw money at it. She's probably a lovely person at heart, but this is too important, IMO. Again, I loved your thoughtful comment!
If she were a "big thinker" this wouldn't have to be pointed out to her. She is another shallow, somewhat charismatic Lefty who has been told her whole adult life how smart and great she is. Ignoring the antisemitism of the Left because one wants everyone to see her wearing a pussy-hat isn't smart. It's dumb and cowardly.
I can't argue with anything you said. The more I think of her, the more disgusted I get. And that Michelle Obama took on the cause of the girls Boco Haram kidnapped, but not a word now. Disgusting people!