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Old 09-13-2011, 11:22 PM
 
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I wonder how this will be spun. The AP is discussing how orthodox Jews were angry at Weprin for voting for gay marriage. I suspect this will get heavy play.
GAY Marriage. That is not the issue with largely orthodox Jewish population in that district. It is Weprins support of a Muslim Mosque at ground zero and his perceived softness on Israel. Zionist like NeoCon Republicans. No big surprise here. Eventhough Weprin was Jewish, he was not Zionist enough for the orthodox Jews in that district. No spin. That is just the way that it is.

Fortunately, most of the conservative orthodox Jewish population is concentrated in that part of the country. It would be even better if they just moved to Israel and leave us the rest of us alone. Of course, they probably have dual citizenship, which in my mind should prevent them from voting in the U.S., because of conflict of interest.
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:27 PM
 
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3-1 dem district. turner made it all about obama, his stance against Israel, his fiscal policies.

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“President Obama needs to hear from us. He needs to get the message that Jewish Democrats have had it with how he’s treating Israel.”
Well, he didn't seem to get the message from 2010, so I don't know if he'll get this one either.
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:31 PM
 
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GAY Marriage. That is not the issue with largely orthodox Jewish population in that district. It is Weprins support of a Muslim Mosque at ground zero and his perceived softness on Israel. Zionist like NeoCon Republicans. No big surprise here. Eventhough Weprin was Jewish, he was not Zionist enough for the orthodox Jews in that district. No spin. That is just the way that it is.

Fortunately, most of the conservative orthodox Jewish population is concentrated in that part of the country. It would be even better if they just moved to Israel and leave us the rest of us alone. Of course, they probably have dual citizenship, which in my mind should prevent them from voting in the U.S., because of conflict of interest.
The only reason I mentioned the gay marriage angle is this is the second time I've read or heard it brought up today. Democrats are going to be looking to spin this loss, and bashing Orthodox Jews for their "unenlightened views" would certainly be a possibility.
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:38 PM
 
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The only reason I mentioned the gay marriage angle is this is the second time I've read or heard it brought up today. Democrats are going to be looking to spin this loss, and bashing Orthodox Jews for their "unenlightened views" would certainly be a possibility.
Who said "unenlightened views". That is not the term that I would use. I would say for their Zionist views. I don't have a problem with people supporting Israel; however, when that support is more important than this country, then I have a problem. I think there is a major problem when the primary reason for voting against a candidate is whether they are not pro israel and anti-muslim enough.

Also, I would strongly urge you to visit Brooklyn in one of these heavily dense Orthodox Jewish areas and talk about Jesus, and see how far your freedom of speech and Religion get you. Friend, you are in for a rude awakening.
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:39 PM
 
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Also, I would strongly urge you to visit Brooklyn in one of these heavily dense Orthodox Jewish areas and talk about Jesus, and see how far your freedom of speech and Religion get you. Friend, you are in for a rude awakening.
You know that Turner is a Catholic, right?
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:43 PM
 
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You know that Turner is a Catholic, right?
Yes, I know he is Catholic. They threw a Jewish Person under the bus. It is not whether a person is Jewish or Catholic. It is their stance on Israel that is more important. You do understand that not all Jewish people believe the same things don't you?
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:48 PM
 
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Yes, I know he is Catholic. They threw a Jewish Person under the bus. It is not whether a person is Jewish or Catholic. It is their stance on Israel that is more important. You do understand that not all Jewish people believe the same things don't you?
You said this;

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Also, I would strongly urge you to visit Brooklyn in one of these heavily dense Orthodox Jewish areas and talk about Jesus, and see how far your freedom of speech and Religion get you. Friend, you are in for a rude awakening.
Obviously, you are wrong, since they voted for a man who talks about and believes in Jesus.
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:57 PM
 
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You said this;



Obviously, you are wrong, since they voted for a man who talks about and believes in Jesus.
Surely you are not that dense. They are not inviting him into their home to talk about Jesus. They are electing him to the house to vote for Israel. Have you never heard of the saying the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Please make an intellectual argument. I am getting bored.
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:13 AM
 
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3-1 dem district. turner made it all about obama, his stance against Israel, his fiscal policies.
Outside of the South this district had the highest number of Democratic crossover voters for McCain in 2008. Democratic Party registration in this district means about as much as Democratic party registration in the state of Kentucky.
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:23 AM
 
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Who said "unenlightened views". That is not the term that I would use. I would say for their Zionist views. I don't have a problem with people supporting Israel; however, when that support is more important than this country, then I have a problem. I think there is a major problem when the primary reason for voting against a candidate is whether they are not pro israel and anti-muslim enough.

Also, I would strongly urge you to visit Brooklyn in one of these heavily dense Orthodox Jewish areas and talk about Jesus, and see how far your freedom of speech and Religion get you. Friend, you are in for a rude awakening.
Goodness, someone has their knickers in a sharp twist tonight. I'm very familiar area with the area and that has nothing to do with Jesus or freedom of whatever.

This is about the media and how they are going to find talking points, or spin, to explain this election. Don't be surprised to hear the gay marriage angle come up, especially here in NYC. They won't want to blame Obama.
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