It’s become even more clear after Oct 7 that Jews still need a safe haven of their own. Europe is no longer safe, the United States could be the same in a generation. The UK has turned over large swaths of its country to medievals who think shedding Jewish blood ensures that 72 virgins await. The US has congresswomen who vote against funding for Israel’s Iron Dome, which allowed Israel to survive the genocidal attacks from Iran last year.
The executive order to combat anti semitism is designed to protect Jewish students’ civil rights. If Black or Hispanic students were prevented from going to class or moving freely on campus, it would clearly be a civil rights violation Same applies here. When pressed, the campus protesters will invariably reply “ We don’t hate Jews. We hate Zionists”. This defense is problematic on several levels, not the least of which is they call identifiably Jewish students Zionists without even knowing their politics so it’s clear this is a means to separate college students from their heritage and religion , an outrageous offense regardless of your views on Israeli policy. Another problem with the “we’re just anti Zionist not anti Jewish” defense is that the vast majority of Jews identify as Zionist so this is a distinction without much of a difference.
Your original ? about Israel: I’d second and third Ghost and Chris’s points and emphasize that Israel is a crucial intelligence partner. Mossad has helped the US and the West at large thwart countless terror attacks over the decades.
This is a huge reason why we needed to do something drastic within our own country.
@Th0r means well, but his views are when you have a functioning system in place. Our country has gone off the rails with so many topics. We need strong leadership. Someone who makes tough decisions. To the point that it almost borders on dictatorship.
It’s similar to the 80’s fact based movie Lean on Me. Principal Joe Clark made radical decisions. Expelling the gangs, misfits, and even violating a fire code. All to protect the students.
These are some truly wild takes. The U.S. remains one of the safest, most influential places for Jewish citizens. FBI data backs that up. Painting America as a ticking time bomb of antisemitism isn’t just wrong—it’s a lazy attempt to shut down legitimate debate by manufacturing hysteria.
The Iron Dome vote wasn’t about supporting attacks on Jews. It was about whether U.S. military aid should come with basic oversight—especially after what happened in Gaza in 2021. Fiscal responsibility is somehow critical when Ukraine asks for help, but apparently optional when Israel cashes the check.
“Anti-Zionism equals antisemitism” is a false equivalence. Zionism is political, not ethnic or religious. Criticizing a government’s policies isn’t bigotry. Pew Research shows more American Jews, especially younger ones, don’t automatically identify with Zionism—and many openly criticize Israeli government actions. Nor do all Jews in Israel identify with Zionism, particularly among ultra-Orthodox and secular communities. Pretending Jews are politically uniform is historically inaccurate and irresponsible.
Calling Muslims “medievals” is racist. Bigotry toward one group doesn’t justify bigotry toward another. That kind of double standard kills any legitimate moral argument.
Fear, outrage, and frustration with the system are not excuses to abandon democratic values. Hard times are when protecting constitutional rights matters most—not when they’re tossed aside for emotional gratification. Leadership that only “works” when the rules are ignored isn’t leadership at all—it’s authoritarianism in disguise.
Openly admitting support for dictatorship because “the system isn’t working” genuinely made me spit out my drink. Comparing Joe Clark—a high school principal enforcing school rules—to a leader dismantling constitutional democracy exposes a shallow understanding of basic civics. Enforcing discipline inside a building isn’t remotely the same as dismantling the checks and balances of a republic.
Israel was right to respond militarily after the Hamas attacks on October 7. No nation should tolerate civilians being slaughtered. That right doesn’t extend to bombing refugee camps, flattening hospitals, or killing thousands of innocents. Two wrongs don’t make a right. Silencing protest at home while claiming to defend freedom abroad is indefensible. A commitment to democracy isn’t real if it disappears the moment it feels inconvenient.
Unquestioning support for the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza fuels resentment, backlash, and ultimately empowers the very extremists everyone claims to oppose. Real allies demand better. Real leadership requires better. History will not look kindly on blind obedience dressed up as strength.
Really impressive gymnastics today, gentlemen. Carry on.
