Discussion»Questions»Politics» What does the very Jewish, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Adam Schiff think of DUAL LOYALTY as a Jew and a Dem?
A house is either a common noun (a noun denoting a class of objects or a concept as opposed to a particular individual) or a building that serves as living quarters for one or a few families.
Seems silly to suggest that the phrase is an oxymoron---
Sorry about that---just read another post on here and part of my disgust at what it contained had not drained off before I responded to your post.
I had decided the post I mentioned was so erroneous, that I could not respond without an essay, and that is something I simply don't have time for.
And you became collateral damage.
My apologies. The republican Trump groupies in Congress remind me of the Titanic captain. I much prefer the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.
I just read your prior comment. I get like that. It fades as quickly as it happens. It is when it lingers, I know I have to apologize. Sometimes it takes stable geniuses like me, several days. But at least I do it. Not like the malignant narcissist in the Oval.
Unfortunately, it doesn't fade that quickly---it's more like the silent but deadly gas release that my beloved dog occasionally---in a natural process for which she is specifically not to blame for since I am the one feeds here---blesses me with.
Similarly, the characteristic of the stench that arises when I read certain answers is sufficiently dense that it does not rise quickly enough to dissipate readily.
I think Adam would make a great POTUS. Seeing the depth and sophistication of his understanding of overseas affairs, I think he is ideally placed to represent the States to the world. His values seem humane, urbane and very concerned with ethics and justice.
I looked up his education, political career and interests. It seems to me that he is probably culturally Jewish. If he has any faith, it would probably be a very liberal and moderate version.
It might help non-Jews to know that in a synagogue, every religious service starts by acknowledging allegiance to the law and government of the land on which it stands. This is a vital aspect of surviving in the diaspora and has been for over 2,000 years. Zionism, or allegiance to the idea of Israel as a political state, is NOT the primary position of the majority of Jewish people.
Just as Christianity and Islam have a vast array of sects with differing interpretations of faith and politics, so also does Judaism. For the most part, the majority of Jews see themselves as both Jewish and a citizen of the nation in which they live. These two are never a matter of conflicting loyalty, but rather, are mutually complementary.
For those Jews who have strong ties to Israel - it is not so much a matter of allegiance as of strong friendship and familial affinity - and often it's just a matter of business and trade. Their allegiance remains in the place where they live. This is usually a very active and deliberate choice. While many would like to see Israel succeed, they would not want to emigrate to Israel, be drafted into its army, and develop PTSD fighting against Palestinians.
I just had the opportunity to watch the video of Adam Schiff and, as I always feel when I see him being interviewed, he is a man of great moral character, ethical, an intellectual standout and very well spoken. He always seems very sure of what he's saying - no ums or ers - which to me indicates his extreme understanding of the subject on which he is speaking. He has a mild manner about him - no over-the-top tirades. This country could only benefit from more people in Congress like him irrespective of party affiliation.
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