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I am an American, by birth and conviction. I am a Jew, by blood and by conviction. I am a Zionist, by conviction. I am a (classical) liberal, by conviction. I am a Democrat, but maybe not for long, given how many Democratic House members just voted to suspend US aid to Israel (103 out of 211).[i] Not that suspending military aid to Israel is necessarily a bad idea, but that vote is hugely symbolic as being anti-Israel. Only one Republican voted to deny US aid to Israel. While I will never vote for an anti-Israel (liberal or otherwise) Democrat, I will never vote for a pro-Israel Republican (MAGA or moderate), as I just do not like what modern Republicans (even the moderates) stand for, Israel notwithstanding. Greens have a history of anti-Zionism if not antisemitism. Libertarians are extreme Republicans. What’s a guy gonna do?
I am writing this piece – Israel: Defending the Indefensible – in the hope of changing hearts and minds, knowing full well that most human beings live their lives in Echo Chambers[ii] and rarely change their minds, as it means admitting they were wrong, facts notwithstanding. Many human beings don’t want to listen to a contrary opinion. I hope they will read my piece anyway. Everything that I have to say in this essay will be sourced; I am not making this stuff up.
