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16. I'm Jewish too.

Sat Sep 29, 2012, 02:05 AM

Sep 2012

It's probably true that to many secular American Jews -- er, Jewish-Americans -- historical oppression has become a central pillar of identity. I just don't think that it's something that comprises "Jewish culture." But at any rate, I take your point now that you've restated it.

For what it's worth, I hear the term "Muslim-Americans" quite frequently. The -American form has simply become standardized, for whatever reason.

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Jewish-American voters not straying from Obama [View all] aaaaaa5a Sep 2012 OP

No, what is really important for people HERE to notice is this: Behind the Aegis Sep 2012 #1

That's never been a question, really. Scootaloo Sep 2012 #7

It is questioned here all the time. Behind the Aegis Sep 2012 #10

I must be missing it, then Scootaloo Sep 2012 #11

You must be. It is quite common. Behind the Aegis Sep 2012 #12

It's still there, even if it's cooled somewhat Posteritatis Sep 2012 #14

I was here in the summer of 2006 and I really do not remember seeing much of what you claim azurnoir Sep 2012 #31

I saw quite a bit of it Posteritatis Sep 2012 #39

You are correct. Behind the Aegis Sep 2012 #38

Yeah, I kinda didn't hang out here much, six years ago... Scootaloo Sep 2012 #50

See post #43 Behind the Aegis Sep 2012 #44

Seems to be saying Israel doesn't much care about the situation... Scootaloo Sep 2012 #46

In a thread about Jewish voters? Do you really not get it? Behind the Aegis Sep 2012 #47

Actually, I do; my reading derp Scootaloo Sep 2012 #48

Good to hear. Behind the Aegis Sep 2012 #49

I think by and large people here do know that however if azurnoir Sep 2012 #25

Or imagining all Israelis think like Likud BainsBane Sep 2012 #40

very true in fact Likud came in second in the last Israeli election azurnoir Sep 2012 #42

I never had any doubt that Jewish voters would vote democratic in the end. hrmjustin Sep 2012 #2

What is "Jewish-American?" begin_within Sep 2012 #3

In the case of Jews, people seem to confuse religion with race. OnlinePoker Sep 2012 #4

But Jews in America share a common culture. Chorophyll Sep 2012 #6

Culture isn't something created by "being kicked around." 11cents Sep 2012 #8

Well, I'm Jewish-American. Chorophyll Sep 2012 #9

I'm Jewish too. 11cents Sep 2012 #16

My first comment might have come out the way it did because Chorophyll Sep 2012 #22

It's a TRIBAL identity. immoderate Sep 2012 #27

Your mother is a smart lady. zellie Sep 2012 #30

Thanks. That's something I never doubted, though we disagreed a lot. immoderate Sep 2012 #32

My bad....I'm sure you inherited her strength and wisdom. zellie Sep 2012 #35

I'd be happy with half of it. immoderate Sep 2012 #37

No bad. I answered myself by mistake. immoderate Sep 2012 #45

That is an excellent and short explanation!! meti57b Sep 2012 #41

It is the culture of a people that has chosen to define itself Ghost Dog Sep 2012 #18

Yeah we do. nt Walk away Sep 2012 #5

When politically convenient, yeah Posteritatis Sep 2012 #15

I never realized being Jewish meant I was from another country. Do we say Catholic-Americans Suji to Seoul Sep 2012 #13

It doesn't mean you are from another country. Behind the Aegis Sep 2012 #17

well with regard to the Weiner recall election it could on the surface appear that way azurnoir Sep 2012 #23

Obama got 78 percent of the Jewish vote in 2008 oberliner Sep 2012 #19

If you look at the polling at this time in 2008 to this time 2012 aaaaaa5a Sep 2012 #20

2008 Jewish Vote for Obama Exceeds All Expectations oberliner Sep 2012 #21

The numbers come from the equivalent poll last time muriel_volestrangler Sep 2012 #26

Good point oberliner Sep 2012 #34

Interesting post pointing out how much Jewish support for Obama has fallen on a thread that states azurnoir Sep 2012 #24

More work is needed oberliner Sep 2012 #28

No we cannot be complacent about the election on any front azurnoir Sep 2012 #29

Hope you're right oberliner Sep 2012 #52

How can that be? I thought Bibi said vote for Mittwit? treestar Sep 2012 #33

This totally confuses the RWingers. DCBob Sep 2012 #36

Who Cares elbloggoZY27 Sep 2012 #43

And yet another "American Jews are really Israelis" post. (nt) Posteritatis Sep 2012 #51