tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post7302413650025458995..comments2024-03-27T01:43:07.992+02:00Comments on Random Thoughts: It's cryin' timeAlan Edelsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06291102902419614285noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-8472153370728725182023-02-19T07:23:05.008+02:002023-02-19T07:23:05.008+02:00No one said that democracy was easy or not without...No one said that democracy was easy or not without challenges. I also noted that you failed to list the crazies and antisemites on the left. The majority of Americans hate the extremes on both sides but in a country so divided as we are in America, the extremes end up with a disproportionate influence unfortunately.<br />As far as Israel is concerned, clearly the parliamentary system has many more flaws than our system, as imperfect as it is. But it is what you have and unless Israel creates a new constitution, you are stuck. The country is clearly divided but just because one side rallies 200K people to protest judiciary changes, that does not mean that a similar number are for it. The "left" in both Israel and the US is able to harness rightful indignation much more effectively than the right.<br />So in both countries, it gets down to education of the voters and then having them vote their wishes. It is my impression that many of the issues that both sides are painting white or black are way more complicated beneath the surface. Unfortunately the politics of the last two decades has obliterated the American center and the same holds true for Israel I suspect. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-47450264016913870372023-02-17T08:57:47.918+02:002023-02-17T08:57:47.918+02:00Thanks for sharingThanks for sharingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-44621962832154807132023-02-15T12:34:44.476+02:002023-02-15T12:34:44.476+02:00I read your article with interest and it made me ...I read your article with interest and it made me feel so sad,angry, horrifying & so true. I'm thrilled the voices were so loud yesterday at the protest they could be heard inside the Knesset. I'm also so disheartened with our Supreme Court and loved how you reviewed so many of their decisions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-35335904849789391672023-02-14T14:42:55.618+02:002023-02-14T14:42:55.618+02:00This is a phenomenal and powerful piece.
I too sha...This is a phenomenal and powerful piece.<br />I too share your fear and tears for the future.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-72095221091688771542023-02-13T03:16:24.893+02:002023-02-13T03:16:24.893+02:00As usual, your latest column was an excellent summ...As usual, your latest column was an excellent summary, but of course in incredibly frustrating circumstances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-8814095158594624452023-02-13T02:56:23.804+02:002023-02-13T02:56:23.804+02:00You really captured what concerns most democracy l...You really captured what concerns most democracy loving Americans, and most Israelis I suspect. Some of the people who have been elected to our government are scary in the least and more likely treasonous. Thier sense of self-worth and selfishness is awful, including their behavior at the SOTU address. And don't get me started on the GOP and their support of George Santos! I have voted across party lines several times over the years--I really feel that neither party reflects or represents my values. The squad on the far left of the Dems and the crazy ass far right of the GOP are alienating me--and both are threatening our democracy. And the prospect of getting a solid, reasonable candidate from either party doesn't seem like it is in our future. Scary times ahead. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-29878404382472438952023-02-12T22:53:00.266+02:002023-02-12T22:53:00.266+02:00I have been waiting to hear your comments on the c...I have been waiting to hear your comments on the current situation in Israel. Not only did you provide insights in that regard but your comments about this country are also right on. Do keep us abreast of developments with the Netanyahu coalition.Linda Muirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-3075569566228685372023-02-12T20:25:35.570+02:002023-02-12T20:25:35.570+02:00strong stuff
keep up the good work
strong stuff<br />keep up the good work<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-87893151560362225252023-02-12T20:22:33.330+02:002023-02-12T20:22:33.330+02:00Spot on. You give voice to my feelings. Spot on. You give voice to my feelings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-67827943258157210272023-02-12T20:21:56.822+02:002023-02-12T20:21:56.822+02:00As often, I agree with you! As often, I agree with you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7411958894593823280.post-80370169810472887812023-02-12T20:18:47.727+02:002023-02-12T20:18:47.727+02:00So let's get rid of them all including democra...So let's get rid of them all including democrats, by voting people out of office. Also, there are plenty of lying cheating Dems that you didn't mention.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com