Why does Conservative America care about Israel?

Written by Sang Hyun Jung



Conservatives have always believed that Israel is one of our closest allies in the world. Our politicians and strategists portray Israel as THE shining light in the dark brackish sea that is the Middle East. Congress passes legislations at home and foreign policies that take into account Israel’s wishes. Every election cycle, our political candidates pander to the Jewish population in Florida by extolling Israel. Even now, President Obama is starting to take the heat for not establishing a “dialogue” with Israel.

So why do conservatives and American in general care about Israel?

Is it because Israel is the “only democratic state in the Middle East”? Israel is often portrayed as a model for the rest of the Middle East. So most politicians and Americans believe Israel deserves some special acknowledgement from the U.S. and other western democracies. However, Israel does employ draconian practices on its non-Jewish citizens. Palestinians, anyone?

I think we care about Israel, not because we value their democratic principles, or sympathize with the plight they faced during the Holocaust. I think most Americans care about Israel for one thing. Real estate. Religious real estate.

Megiddo, Israel. This is where The Bible states the apocalypse will begin. And to most, religious conservatives, the apocalypse is a welcome sign. Because right after the apocalypse, Jesus comes down from Heaven, defeats all the demons and sinners, and establishes Heaven on Earth. But all this requires Israel to be in one piece before the apocalypse takes place.

Conservatives and misguided mainstreamers are establishing such a parasitic relationship with Israel. “We love you Israel. We’ll take care of you. We need to keep you safe until the Apocalypse … you’ll all probably get slaughtered, but we’ll see you in Heaven.”

Is this true? Why do you care about Israel?

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Why does Conservative America care about Israel?

Written by Sang Hyun Jung



Conservatives have always believed that Israel is one of our closest allies in the world. Our politicians and strategists portray Israel as THE shining light in the dark brackish sea that is the Middle East. Congress passes legislations at home and foreign policies that take into account Israel’s wishes. Every election cycle, our political candidates pander to the Jewish population in Florida by extolling Israel. Even now, President Obama is starting to take the heat for not establishing a “dialogue” with Israel.

So why do conservatives and American in general care about Israel?

Is it because Israel is the “only democratic state in the Middle East”? Israel is often portrayed as a model for the rest of the Middle East. So most politicians and Americans believe Israel deserves some special acknowledgement from the U.S. and other western democracies. However, Israel does employ draconian practices on its non-Jewish citizens. Palestinians, anyone?

I think we care about Israel, not because we value their democratic principles, or sympathize with the plight they faced during the Holocaust. I think most Americans care about Israel for one thing. Real estate. Religious real estate.

Megiddo, Israel. This is where The Bible states the apocalypse will begin. And to most, religious conservatives, the apocalypse is a welcome sign. Because right after the apocalypse, Jesus comes down from Heaven, defeats all the demons and sinners, and establishes Heaven on Earth. But all this requires Israel to be in one piece before the apocalypse takes place.

Conservatives and misguided mainstreamers are establishing such a parasitic relationship with Israel. “We love you Israel. We’ll take care of you. We need to keep you safe until the Apocalypse … you’ll all probably get slaughtered, but we’ll see you in Heaven.”

Is this true? Why do you care about Israel?

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Labels: apocalypse, conservative, israel