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New America defeats old America
Prof. Eytan Gilboa
Published: 08.11.12, 02:38
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1. omg facts and analysis
your jew too   (11.08.12)
a very cogent, factually based argument.... where are the haters...
2. Makes you wonder when Israel is going to do the same?
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (11.08.12)
Be careful what you wish for.....you might just get a bunch of Palestinians running your country too.
3. Government benefits is common denominator for Democrats.
bob k ,   orlando USA   (11.08.12)
The groups listed by Prof. Gilboa do not suffer from 'deprivation and denial of basic rights' although decades ago blacks and some Hispanics did. Rather what many of these groups' members share is a government facilitated generational dependence on government benefits. That road leads to European social-democta societies who eventually have to implement austerity measures. These lead to riots as in Greece abd Spain. Still, the Republicans do have to reach out to Hispanics and blacks more. Hispanics especially are traditionally conservative in their family life and values.
4. Pay attention Israel this could happen at home
Eli ,   USA   (11.08.12)
I knew this would happen 10 years ago when I witnessed the growing number of immigrants from third world countries pouring into America. They make lots of babies from different partners, they do not share the same interest and beliefs as ours. Israel be warned, if you keep allowing Illegals into your country it will become a great threat especially in a democratic society. Democracy can be dangerous when the wrong people vote.
5. It's true, the new America is not like the old one
(11.08.12)
America has undergone a Fundamental Transformation. Individual liberty, economic freedom, constitutionalism, these are things of the past. America is now a third-world country.
6. Results
EC ,   Washington DC   (11.08.12)
The only thing this election has shown in the US now has more Takers than Makers. The march to becoming Greece begins......
7. Obamalek vs Romoney
Ariel Ben Yochanan ,   Kfar Tapuah, Efraim   (11.08.12)
B"H Obama's second victory is a victory of the European style entitlement politics which should be seen for what it is: Corruption! People traded in their freedom for food-stamps and "free" birth-control pills; A moral decay on a wider than ever scale. Disgusting!
8. All true.... Unfortunately.
Gregory ,   Washington, DC   (11.08.12)
9. 16,000,000,000,000.00
Private Ryan ,   California, USA   (11.08.12)
Momentary lapse of reason
10. Israeli's don't understand America
(11.08.12)
Unfortunately this is the case. Obama won because he granted amnesty to illegals and brought about a phony war on women as well as help from the media. Americans do not know about the founding fathers, individual freedom, checks and balances, the constitution etc but now prefer class warfare, entitlements and Big Goverment. The scariest words someone could hear are, "I am from the gov't and I am here to help" - Ronald Reagan
11. Condi Rice
Danny ,   London England   (11.08.12)
I think General Colin Powel would be better as Commander in Chief of the American armed forces. Like Obama, Powel has part British Afro-Caribbean ancestry. I don't know whether America and the Free World is ready for a woman commander in chief, although Baroness Thatcher, Golda Meir and Mrs Gandhi seem to have managed the role.
12. If you really want to know what America is today
Al   (11.08.12)
start watching the "Maury" show. It sums up exactlty how dysfunctional America is and why Obama appeals. America is in decline and will decline to nothingness. The Jews therein are old, needy whiny and quite frankly irrelevant. However they will be blamed for the coming meltdown of American society. The once great America is history.
13. Gilboa's Brain
Jimmy Neutron ,   Maryland, USA   (11.08.12)
Gilboa must be high on crack when he makes this statement: "This is the new America, with a common denominator of deprivation and the denial of basic rights." All Americans have basic rights and his conclusion is plain wrong. The "new America" is simply the majority of Americans are free-loaders, and the minority are working, middle class.
14. The republican party was the one who fought against slavery.
what   (11.08.12)
while the democrats supported slavery constantly voted against abolition, many KKK members were heavy democrats, democrats voted against many actions which would have given blacks their freedom, there are dozens of other FACTS disputing this articles assumptions. just do a simple search on google probably "democratic party slavery" shouldnt be hard to find. It would be nice if some of my posts were accepted. Obviously the Truth hurts
15. America is a fractured society.
JMK ,   NYC   (11.08.12)
Americans have enough sense to realize that their means of production and a meaninglful job has been outsourced to China that something is wrong and need Govt to help them. Obama and the Democrats are not radical but like FDR are there to save the system for the wealthy to continue in power.
16. "sensitivity to minorities"
ej ,   nyc   (11.08.12)
Let's see how has the democratic party has been sensitive to minorities: 1) Dems have created a vicious cycle of poverty for blacks in practically every state and city- projects with multi-generational famiies living off government handouts- nice job! 2) affirmative action- dumbing down tests and lowering test score thresholds for blacks and hispanics is somehow supposed to show sensitivity? Really, looks like poor white man'e burden racism to me. 3) Equal pay for women- Obama wants government legislation to monitor and sanction PRIVATE sector businesses to ensure that women are paid an equal share? really? How exactly are you going to enforce that? It will cause a vendettas, witch hunts, and endless legal action brought on by under qualified women claiming they are paid less because of their genitalia! good luck with that! 4) Hispanics- So using "undocumented immigrants" instead of the "illegal immigrants" just to appease Hispanic voters should make every American sick to their stomachs- rewarding law breakers for votes are we now? Obama is deliberately leaving our vast southern border open to infiltration so he can grant amnesty to future voters!
17. #16 you put your finger on it
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (11.08.12)
point 1: make a group that has to vote for you, or risk starvation. point 2: make a group that is employable only in government or through unions, can't set up an own business to leave poverty. see point 1. point 3: have a legal tool to destroy your opponents (white men who manage or own companies) point 4: see point 1
18. Rubbish. It's same thing that happened in Greece.
Chaim ,   Israel   (11.08.12)
What happened in the election? Simple. Obama's loony campaign is based on nothing more than bribing voters. He is driving America to bankrupcy with unsustainable debts. What happend in America is no different that happened in Greece. America will pay very dearly for the disastrous Obama presidency.
19. New American vs Old America
Syd Chaden ,   Palermo Calif USA   (11.08.12)
The "New" America preaches unlimited sex for its children, unlimited use of drugs, no moral limitations, no ethical limitations, no individual responsibilities, and a right to the fruits of everyone else's labor. The "Old" America preached the Ten Commandments, morality, ethics, truthfulness, and individual responsibility. At 82, I have lived many years in both. The "Old" America wasn't perfect, but I would choose it without question. People immigrated to the USA because it was different than their countries. That difference is rapidly disappearing.
20. The Truth is -
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (11.08.12)
I Quote - New America defeats old America Comment - This New America is the Downfall of America. Arn.Sweden.
21. New Am. so great we left it years ago so we wouldn't see
Bernie ,   Erehwon,USA   (11.08.12)
The coming collapse and subsequent nuking and invasion. See A.A. Allen et.al.
22. Prof. Gilboa: Go read the comics. You will suffer much
B.E. ,   WhangĂ„rei, nzzzz   (11.08.12)
Because of Mr. Obot. Zero is zeroed in on his muslim indocttrination.
23. america, home of the illegal aliens, the dumbing down of
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (11.08.12)
what was the greatest nation on earth because it formerly drew on immigrants from ALL over the world and now just the poorest of the poor, the most uneducated that care nothing about learning. China will bypass america and the us will soon become a former super power. Sad but true. america's crazy leftists destroyed the country.
24. A brilliant and accurate analysis!
Shlomo ,   USA   (11.08.12)
25. #4 Eli How arrogant!
Shlomo ,   USA   (11.08.12)
So you would disenfranchise anyone you don't like? That is very unAmerican and unJewish. Our Constitution guarantees ALL citizens the right to vote, even the one's you are so afraid of. That IS Democracy. If you want to limit who can vote go live in Iran or North Korea.
26. If you're 'lucky' you will evolve into human beings like US.
Edithann ,   USA   (11.08.12)
We wouldn't think of accepting Aparthied racism as a life style . So glad most of the country is aware ..... You're way out of step Eli,...and on the road to oblivion...There is no future in going backwards...Haven't you already realized that? It's obvious you don't know the meaning of democracy...look it up again.. TATA.. TATA
27. #19, Syd Chaden, excellent post. Thank you.
Jake   (11.09.12)
28. It doesn't bode well for Israel
SD Charger ,   San Diego   (11.08.12)
You can say whatever you want, but American's are solely focused on themselves from here on out. The rich lost the election and now the welfare state is in control of power. Things will get worse, not better. Oh yeah, isn't it funny that the good book says this is what to take place? Ironic . . . .
29. Let this be a lesson for two state catastrophe.
SD Charger ,   San Diego   (11.08.12)
If you end up with a two state solution for peace, the Pals will OUT VOTE you in elections and your country will go down the same path America did on Nov 6th. Do NOT let this happen !!
30. Voted for Obama??
Belinda ,   Texas, US   (11.08.12)
Just wait till you can't afford to pay for electricity, heating oil or gas then we'll see who screams louder.
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