I have written thousands of columns, five books, and continue to do so. I have huge, loose leaf books, full of columns written decades ago. Yesterday, I picked up one of the binders and congratulated myself on stuff I had written 16 years ago. The following was written May 8, 1995.
“It is an extremely accurate generalization, that most American Jews vote and support “liberal” causes and candidates. There are exceptions, but the fact that American Jews are predominately politically liberal is beyond question. My question is: Why? The difference between “liberals” and “conservatives,” is that liberals think big government is a solution, and conservatives think individual responsibility is best. Liberals feel wealth distribution is fine, and conservatives abhor it. Liberals are in favor of socialistic schemes of big government, and conservatives want to reduce the size and power of government. There are variations of the “liberal” and “conservative” outlooks, but the above generalizations are accurate. Probably 95% of Jews, always vote Democratic.
“For years, I have dealt with Jews, lived in Jewish neighborhoods, and have Jewish friends. Jews always raise their kids to be achievers. Jews save, are industrious, and excel in the professions, be it medicine, law, academia, music, art, or business. Jewish divorce rates are microscopic compared to others, and it is rare to see a Jewish juvenile delinquent or problem child. Jewish parents take their jobs seriously, and achieve marvelous results.
“Since Jews are 100% in favor of individual responsibility, hard work, diligent study, achievement, cleanliness, and wealth acquisition, why to they vote for the party and theory that punishes achievement? One of my favorite authors is the late Sam Levinson, who wrote many wonderful books, mostly dealing with his upbringing and feelings about life. He was born in abject poverty in the lower east side of Manhattan, in a slum tenement. His parents stressed cleanliness, study, hard work, familial unity, and self improvement. It worked for him, as it has worked for most other kids raised in the Jewish tradition. But when Jews go to the voting booth or write editorials, they always seem to lean towards taking from the haves and giving to the have-nots. Jews teach their own kids to be self-sufficient, but write and vote for the opposite!
“Jews should be the most adamant conservatives, Republicans could ever desire. Jews are in favor of every single conservative tenet in their personal lives, but vote and write directly the opposite. Can anyone tell me why? Welfare destroys both the recipients, and those from whom it was taken. The liberal-welfare state has destroyed America. Jews are the most successful of America’s citizens, and the very idea of a Jew accepting a government handout, is anathema. They wouldn’t stoop to that, but vote to allow others to eat at the public trough. Jews should be the most conservative voters, because they live their lives that way. Why do they live one way and vote the other? Us Republicans could surely use their misplaced votes!”
So much for my opinion in 1995, which I still have today. Now, to be current: The secular mid-east nations, such as Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Jordan, Bahrain, Algeria, and the others which now are suffering Muslim sponsored riots, may soon become Muslim nations, like Iran, thanks to Jimmy Carter. Will they then form a union, attack Israel, and start WW III? It worries me to no end. Currently, the media are blaming the Bahrain cops and army for being brutal. HOWEVER, the media do not mention the fact that the protesters were given a 45 minute warning and urging to go home, or else. They paid no attention. Honestly, nothing gives me more of a sense of security, than living in a small town, being armed, and having gold and silver, rather than paper dollars.