Chaos upon the face of the deep · Liberty Politics Discussion

Chaos upon the face of the deep

The Aliyah movements began in the Diaspora, with youth groups that instilled identity, values, skills, and most importantly, social bonds for individuals who felt marginalized and in danger.

When they arrived in the Land of Israel, usually alone without their parents, these groups became their social, spiritual, and cultural center.

Through various projects, they built together the mosaic that exists today

What will be the spirit and values of the next Aliyah?

Contemporary Israeli politics will never be the same. The deck has been reshuffled, facts have shifted, and opinions have become less relevant than actions. You are not what you say you will do; you are what you actually do.

Our society has undergone a true convulsion. This was not just another "routine" terror event in our region. It was a second Holocaust; it was a multi-directional invasion that brought the state to a point of total disintegration, characterized by systemic dysfunction and paralysis.

For days, weeks, and even months, the citizens alone confronted the challenge. The politicians were terrified; they understood the magnitude of the event they had created and were busy covering their tracks and casting blame on "the other side."

This happened to all of us. I believe that responsibility and anger must be directed toward the leadership. We have no right to direct our anger at "the other side" as people.

Every individual must direct their grievances toward those they elected to represent them, and ask themselves: Did this politician truly do what they promised? Did they act in my best interest? Did they keep me safe?

Again, opinions are irrelevant here only the bottom line matters.

Israeli politics took open, inflammatory rhetoric several steps too far. In doing so, we moved from a healthy place to a sick reality of deafness and counterproductive rage. Anger is a powerful driving force; use it to build something positive in your world, rather than as a weapon against others in political discussion.

What will politics look like when the dust settles? What really counts? We don't seem to have the luxury other nations do to indulge in idealistic debates divorced from the facts on the ground. Instead, the situation calls for a fundamental review of our actions and positions as they relate to the challenges ahead.

What is your call for action ?

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