This is way off topic but since this is the active thread I feel somewhat justified in diverting attention a little. Apologies in advance.

Over the last several weeks the topic of why Jews vote left despite the obvious anti-Semitism on display by the left. In an article by Barry Loberfeld on Eric Alterman you get the answer. Alterman takes the position that neo-cons (another name for Jews) made a big mistake on Iraq. People now blame Jews for this “mistake” leading to a rise in anti-Semitism. In other words, Alterman really says that Jews must stay loyal to the left at any price to show the world that Jews are good socialists and are worthy of support within the socialist framework. You see, its OK for Jews to reject socialism but they must keep quiet about it less they give the socialist movement cause to doubt the loyalty of the Jewish community as a whole.

Here is the entire article which includes a refutation of Alterman’s view. http://frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=15349