If we take this moment to learn, rather than to fear or gloat, we move closer to a form of collective resilience where credibility becomes confidence, and confidence becomes influence.
I’m not sure if I can agree with you. The fact that Mamdani has gotten even this far is a very clear indication that NYC’s status as a major center of secular liberalism has already broken down. Whether he wins or not isn’t really the point. We now know that a plurality, if not outright majority, of NYers are not particularly bothered by his barely veiled antisemitism. There is no good side to that, irrespective of our feelings or the ultimate final outcome of this election.
Which is why, knowing what is coming , we need to be prepared in every aspect of our lives.
It is, after all, that day and that time.
Today, Bibi has ordered a new stance for the entire military, and called for both enlisted and volunteers to increase substantially, and to work as a unit, not separate groups.
It would seem to me Bibi feels as I do, and so does Don. And it becomes increasingly apparent, so does Our Creator.
You nailed it. The liberalism has left but what remains is the Zombie corpse infected with a dangerous Socialist virus. This will not fly in White
Christian America. Introduction of a 101 level college course on The History of Islamic Attacks on western Civilization will appear. It would be an eye opener for all the budding young Socialists.
If Mamdani wins, we can expect more Mamdanis running for office all over the country--because the Democrats will promote and support ANYONE they think can win. The bigger the margin by which he wins, the bigger the support will be to run more Mamdanis for office. We should focus on that nightmare scenario first and foremost (and so should non-Jews who don't want the USA turning into England. But the non-Jews won't because most of them are still thinking this is all about "the Joos." It isn't).
Your essay made me incredibly uncomfortable which is a good thing. It is making me think and feel, but mostly think. The sly fox has been fomenting in the hen house for decades. Statistically we vote in repudiation of our own self interest to be viewed as the 'good Jew', the 'loving Jew' rather than consider that which extends beyond the tips of our own noses. We deny our own humaness to fit in, not stand out (too much). We cringe when a fellow Jew is in the news for malfeasance of any kind, and kvell when a fellow Jew changes lives for the better. I'm not sure this happens amongst other ethnic/religious groups, but it makes us that much more human. I will be who I've always been, an unapologetic Jew who feels more drawn to her religion than she's been in 50 years.
This is a world wide Muslim religious war....UK France Spain Portugal Belgium Norway Sweden Finland Canada have already been conquered and are Muslim countries.....wake up to reality...the US has been invaded by Muslims...
Mamdani is telling or has told everyone and especially Jews exactly who he is either in the campaign or in prior communications. The Left calls him a Socialist - The Right a Communist.
That is mainly correct labeling, but he is also a Jihadist.
The article states that whites, older folks Sliwa and Cuomo voters and people from Staten Island are the most apt to leave NYC.
If nothing lese, at least think about getting the hell out of there. His winning tells you the vector that NYC is currently on. It is a terrible one.
I have learned that, when given the opportunity to delegitimize and attack Jews, the world gladly lines up and says “Me!Me! Me! I hate Jews and have been waiting for this permission”.
A smart, practical Jew will see this for what it is: a need to arm up.
If Mad-Mani wins, every single NYC Jew should make alliyah at least outside NYC, boycott the city economically, and refuse to do business there. Make NYC pay or others will follow suit. Mad-mani voters will be glad to see you go.
All that will be left are “Jews for Mad-Mani”, a tribe as insane as “Jews for Hitler”, who deserve whatever Mad-Mani and his brownshirts have in store for them.
I hope you support a new goverment in Israel so the Palestine will have to akcept there one state and then UN forses to keep Palestines and Jews from eachother until you find a way. Danish ang German er so well loving neibours you shoud try to learn from the Danish border sulution 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Joanna for such a wise strategy! Ive been trying to get a similar message out for decades.
How can I /we help elevate your message? We need you now at a time when Israel can redefine itself after the war. And American Jews can choose to see themselves in a new way as well. This requires a continual narrative, workshops and stories to change hearts and minds.
If Mamdani wins and many people move out of NYC, rents will go down and so will purchase prices of housing. Sellers and landlords will not like that, but it could actually make Mamdani look good since one of the issues he is running on is reducing the cost of housing in NYC. Just a stray thought...
I’m not sure if I can agree with you. The fact that Mamdani has gotten even this far is a very clear indication that NYC’s status as a major center of secular liberalism has already broken down. Whether he wins or not isn’t really the point. We now know that a plurality, if not outright majority, of NYers are not particularly bothered by his barely veiled antisemitism. There is no good side to that, irrespective of our feelings or the ultimate final outcome of this election.
Which is why, knowing what is coming , we need to be prepared in every aspect of our lives.
It is, after all, that day and that time.
Today, Bibi has ordered a new stance for the entire military, and called for both enlisted and volunteers to increase substantially, and to work as a unit, not separate groups.
It would seem to me Bibi feels as I do, and so does Don. And it becomes increasingly apparent, so does Our Creator.
I hope Bibi gets what he need 12 yesrs in Prison
You nailed it. The liberalism has left but what remains is the Zombie corpse infected with a dangerous Socialist virus. This will not fly in White
Christian America. Introduction of a 101 level college course on The History of Islamic Attacks on western Civilization will appear. It would be an eye opener for all the budding young Socialists.
If Mamdani wins, we can expect more Mamdanis running for office all over the country--because the Democrats will promote and support ANYONE they think can win. The bigger the margin by which he wins, the bigger the support will be to run more Mamdanis for office. We should focus on that nightmare scenario first and foremost (and so should non-Jews who don't want the USA turning into England. But the non-Jews won't because most of them are still thinking this is all about "the Joos." It isn't).
Your essay made me incredibly uncomfortable which is a good thing. It is making me think and feel, but mostly think. The sly fox has been fomenting in the hen house for decades. Statistically we vote in repudiation of our own self interest to be viewed as the 'good Jew', the 'loving Jew' rather than consider that which extends beyond the tips of our own noses. We deny our own humaness to fit in, not stand out (too much). We cringe when a fellow Jew is in the news for malfeasance of any kind, and kvell when a fellow Jew changes lives for the better. I'm not sure this happens amongst other ethnic/religious groups, but it makes us that much more human. I will be who I've always been, an unapologetic Jew who feels more drawn to her religion than she's been in 50 years.
This is a world wide Muslim religious war....UK France Spain Portugal Belgium Norway Sweden Finland Canada have already been conquered and are Muslim countries.....wake up to reality...the US has been invaded by Muslims...
Dems want to add US $ 1.5 trillion to the budget to cover medical expenses of aliens. Seeding blue votes.
If Mamdani wins: Flee
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/1-million-new-yorkers-say-they-will-flee-new-york-city-if-mamdani-wins-todays-mayoral-race
Some people never learn and are stubborn.
Mamdani is telling or has told everyone and especially Jews exactly who he is either in the campaign or in prior communications. The Left calls him a Socialist - The Right a Communist.
That is mainly correct labeling, but he is also a Jihadist.
The article states that whites, older folks Sliwa and Cuomo voters and people from Staten Island are the most apt to leave NYC.
If nothing lese, at least think about getting the hell out of there. His winning tells you the vector that NYC is currently on. It is a terrible one.
I have learned that, when given the opportunity to delegitimize and attack Jews, the world gladly lines up and says “Me!Me! Me! I hate Jews and have been waiting for this permission”.
A smart, practical Jew will see this for what it is: a need to arm up.
If Mad-Mani wins, every single NYC Jew should make alliyah at least outside NYC, boycott the city economically, and refuse to do business there. Make NYC pay or others will follow suit. Mad-mani voters will be glad to see you go.
All that will be left are “Jews for Mad-Mani”, a tribe as insane as “Jews for Hitler”, who deserve whatever Mad-Mani and his brownshirts have in store for them.
I like a strong Palestine state so many konservative Muslems will like to leave Denmark and go back to there homeland 🙏
I hope you support a new goverment in Israel so the Palestine will have to akcept there one state and then UN forses to keep Palestines and Jews from eachother until you find a way. Danish ang German er so well loving neibours you shoud try to learn from the Danish border sulution 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Joanna for such a wise strategy! Ive been trying to get a similar message out for decades.
How can I /we help elevate your message? We need you now at a time when Israel can redefine itself after the war. And American Jews can choose to see themselves in a new way as well. This requires a continual narrative, workshops and stories to change hearts and minds.
Mamdani is the only pro-Jewish candidate in the race. If you don’t see that, you are hopelessly racist.
If Mamdani wins and many people move out of NYC, rents will go down and so will purchase prices of housing. Sellers and landlords will not like that, but it could actually make Mamdani look good since one of the issues he is running on is reducing the cost of housing in NYC. Just a stray thought...
Whats is better a democratic voted Mair ore still loving the dictator Trump
Very wise words!