Rep. Moran's Jewish Problem
Democratic Representative James Moran from Alexandria, Virginia blamed the war to liberate Iraq on Jews who support the war "and could stop it if they wanted to." The Europeans and Arabs have been quick to blame anything they find unpeasant on a jewish conspiracy. When someone says such utter nonsense it is hard to believe that he has not devoted some thought to such a conspiracy. Someone once asked Golda Meir why jews were so smart. She responded that the jews wandered in the wilderness of the middle east for 40 years and settled in the only spot with no oil--is that smart? Her point is that as smart as many jews are if they were really out to rule the world through some cabal why would they choose to suffer in Isreal? While the liberation of Iraq may benefit Isreal by removing the paymaster for human bomber families, it will benefit the citizens of Iraq far more.
Another term used for this "jewish conspiracy" is "neocon" or neoconservative. This term is used to describe several peole of jewish descent who have supported the liberation of Iraq. Included are Bill Kristol and Richard Pearl. These are two articulate and intelligent men, but there are many of us who are not members of the tribe who agree with them and are glad they are patriotic Americans. Moran's problem is that his point of view has not been persuasive and rather than accept responsibility for that, or examine his premise, he blames the jews.
Some have called this a Trent Lott moment, but it is much worse. Trent Lott was engaging in insincere flattery of a man celebrating his 100th birthday. Moran obviously meant what he said to a group that opposed the war. He may regret his "insensitive" remarks, but to classify them as insensitive is the same as saying I really believe it, I just did not mean to offend and cause myself political trouble.
During the War of 1812 after the British burned Washington, as they were leaving on their boats to go to their war ships the citizens of Alexandia, which is across the Potomic from Washington, sent a delegation out to surrender the city. It appears they have elected a representative who has surrendered his sense.
Democratic Representative James Moran from Alexandria, Virginia blamed the war to liberate Iraq on Jews who support the war "and could stop it if they wanted to." The Europeans and Arabs have been quick to blame anything they find unpeasant on a jewish conspiracy. When someone says such utter nonsense it is hard to believe that he has not devoted some thought to such a conspiracy. Someone once asked Golda Meir why jews were so smart. She responded that the jews wandered in the wilderness of the middle east for 40 years and settled in the only spot with no oil--is that smart? Her point is that as smart as many jews are if they were really out to rule the world through some cabal why would they choose to suffer in Isreal? While the liberation of Iraq may benefit Isreal by removing the paymaster for human bomber families, it will benefit the citizens of Iraq far more.
Another term used for this "jewish conspiracy" is "neocon" or neoconservative. This term is used to describe several peole of jewish descent who have supported the liberation of Iraq. Included are Bill Kristol and Richard Pearl. These are two articulate and intelligent men, but there are many of us who are not members of the tribe who agree with them and are glad they are patriotic Americans. Moran's problem is that his point of view has not been persuasive and rather than accept responsibility for that, or examine his premise, he blames the jews.
Some have called this a Trent Lott moment, but it is much worse. Trent Lott was engaging in insincere flattery of a man celebrating his 100th birthday. Moran obviously meant what he said to a group that opposed the war. He may regret his "insensitive" remarks, but to classify them as insensitive is the same as saying I really believe it, I just did not mean to offend and cause myself political trouble.
During the War of 1812 after the British burned Washington, as they were leaving on their boats to go to their war ships the citizens of Alexandia, which is across the Potomic from Washington, sent a delegation out to surrender the city. It appears they have elected a representative who has surrendered his sense.
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