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Chuck Taylor

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It is understandable if not always reasonable.


I have an anecdote that addresses that. I visited in Los Angeles several year ago and met a couple in Hollywood. They were well established, intelligent, Jewish, and in their 70s. This was in September of 2020. I was asked by the lady who I intended to vote for in the upcoming election. Not wanting to really get into a big discussion, my reply was, "democracy". She responded, "then you will be voting for Donald Trump". I remained silent at that point.

This neighborhood was largely Jewish, with a rather large synagogue close by. This family was a big supporter of Israel (entirely understandable) but she associated democracy in an American election with Israel and NOT with the viability of it here.
[Post edited by Chuck Taylor at 04/23/2024 12:44PM]

(In response to this post by Seattle .Hoo)

Posted: 04/23/2024 at 12:41PM



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