Bay Area Patriots

Why are Jews Liberals?
by Norman Podhoretz

From the Wall Street Journal:

"Most American Jews sincerely believe that their liberalism, together with their commitment to the Democratic Party as its main political vehicle, stems from the teachings of Judaism and reflects the heritage of "Jewish values." But if this theory were valid, the Orthodox would be the most liberal sector of the Jewish community. After all, it is they who are most familiar with the Jewish religious tradition and who shape their lives around its commandments.

Yet the Orthodox enclaves are the only Jewish neighborhoods where Republican candidates get any votes to speak of. Even more telling is that on every single cultural issue, the Orthodox oppose the politically correct liberal positions taken by most other American Jews precisely because these positions conflict with Jewish law." -- Norman Podhoretz

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203440104574402591116901498.html

 

 

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Because there are so many good books out there, add Dick Morris’ Catastrophe.

Also: pick up a copy of Plato’s Republic to re-fresh your political philosophy memory.