131
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] WhatDoYouMeanPodcast@hexbear.net 17 points 2 months ago

You're telling me the majority of republicans are in favor of Israel? Surprising. It seems a little... uncharacteristic

[-] SuperZutsuki@hexbear.net 19 points 2 months ago

They hate Muslims way more than they hate Jews and a solid half of them think this is a prophesied war that's going to bring about the apocalypse and they'll go to heaven because they're Christian.

[-] FungiDebord@hexbear.net 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Been discussed, but I have serious doubts that even a large plurality of them believe that this will bring about some culmination of scripture. The simpler explanation is that the conflict is viewed as historical colonialism in miniature, and, having no skin in the game in this particular instance, conservatives naturally defend Israel, as it is a parallel defense of racialized Hierarchy that defines their worldview. (Also, relatedly, in the postwar period, Jews are (not without justification) seen as victims of recent history, and because support of them doesn't question the systems of racialized Hierarchy or Inequality at large, it's easy for libs and moderates to have come to a pro-Israeli position.)

[-] DragonBallZinn@hexbear.net 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It’s not so much of a sincere belief but moreso their idea of in-group loyalty. To them, both “its da jooz” and “Israel can do no wrong” can be true so long as it advances their interests, they need not think about the deeper meaning. They’re like good soldiers, they do what they’re told, shoot first, then ask questions later.

Something something redsails article about elites and masses.

this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2024
131 points (100.0% liked)

electoralism

22005 readers
493 users here now

Welcome to c/electoralism! politics isn't just about voting or running for office, but this community is.

Please read the Chapo Code of Conduct and remember...we're all comrades here.

Shitposting in other comms please!

founded 4 years ago
MODERATORS