Since the Jews were among humanity’s very first socialists and very first liberals, perhaps we should remind the world about who we are and what we subscribe to.
Joshua: I love your articles. They are thoughtful, informative, interesting, and mostly align with my perspective. There is one thing though: when you write “us Jews/Israelis ” instead of “we Jews/Israelis,” It’s like fingernails on a chalkboard. Example: “…Israel will likely never be able to live in peace with the Palestinians and Arabs, no matter what us Israelis do.” You would *not* say “…no matter what us do;” you would say “…no matter what we do.” We Americans have great difficulty in distinguishing between subjects and objects. It’s easy though, once it gets in your head. OK, carry on with your excellent work, but watch the fingernails please.
Very insightful. Thank you.
Joshua: I love your articles. They are thoughtful, informative, interesting, and mostly align with my perspective. There is one thing though: when you write “us Jews/Israelis ” instead of “we Jews/Israelis,” It’s like fingernails on a chalkboard. Example: “…Israel will likely never be able to live in peace with the Palestinians and Arabs, no matter what us Israelis do.” You would *not* say “…no matter what us do;” you would say “…no matter what we do.” We Americans have great difficulty in distinguishing between subjects and objects. It’s easy though, once it gets in your head. OK, carry on with your excellent work, but watch the fingernails please.
Good catch!!
Lisa, I worry sometimes that we may be the last generation that winces when the waiter says, “Youze guyze’s pizza will be out soon!”