I periodically wander over and peer at the cesspool that is Free Republic. I know it's a morbid fascination, like a trainwreck that I just can't look away from. Tonight someone there put up an article from the Jerusalem Post, citing a recent poll of American Jewish voters. They noted 61% of Jewish voters prefer Obama, while 32% supported McCain.
So what did the denizens of Free Republic have to say about American Jews? See after the fold.
Most of the posters obviously can't understand the history of the Jewish people, and why that history inclines Jews toward the Democratic Party. I find it admirable that from a history of persecution and intolerance came support for civil liberties for all, and a stand against authoritarianism and the extremism of some on the religious right.
I was surprised that only one poster seemed to understand this. Either they can't see the effect such a history would have, or perhaps they know their own reaction would be different - to get in power and persecute others in revenge. It certainly sounds that way on many of their threads.
Some excerpts:
- Why are so very many American Jews so very stupid?
Do the morons have "Kick Me" signs on their backs?
Stupid jews voting for a muslim
They helped to elect Keith Ellison, for crying out loud. Do they hate themselves that much? Apparently the answer is "YES".
It makes no sense as to why the Jews back this guy.
I knew American Jews would support this magic negro even though he is anti Israel.
Stupid Jews.
The nice talk from wingnuts is only when Jews support their agenda.