With the holiday season approaching, the latest liberal fashion in media bias by omission will be papering over any hard feelings about White House holiday celebrations. Already (as Patrick Gavin of Politico has pointed out), the Jerusalem Post reported that the guest list of the annual White House Hanukkah party is being shrunk in half, from 800 to 400.
Hillary Leila Krieger wrote "Though several Jewish leaders expressed understanding for the economic and other reasons behind the cut, they acknowledged that it would likely help feed feelings in some quarters of the American Jewish community that the White House is giving them the cold shoulder."
It comes as a different attempt at outreach to Jews -- an Obama appearance before the General Assembly of North American Jewish Federations last week -- was cancelled so Obama could attend the Fort Hood memorial service. Krieger added:
"I don't know which people will be more upset about," said one Jewish leader, comparing the disappointment of those who had expected to see Obama speak with those who wouldn't be getting an invitation to the Hanukka celebration.
Given the current climate, the Jewish official continued, "The pressure on the White House to have the right people at the Hanukka party is going to be enormous."
A White House aide said the number is roughly the same as Bush invited in 2001, although that number doubled over his two terms. The Obamas want to have room for "natural growth" of the list over the next few years, he said.
But Bush faced lower demands for tickets. While there were only three Jewish Republican members of Congress last year, there are ten times as many Jewish Democrats, and the number of Jews with strong ties to the Democrats is a larger group, as well. Krieger added:
Still, the Jewish official said, "They want it to be more intimate," explaining that "the president and Mrs. Obama do not want to sit around for 800 photos."
Another major concern was cost, with the Obamas seeking to avoid the appearance of lavish holiday parties during the recession. The need to serve kosher food only increases the cost.
"A lot of people who were invited year after year will not necessarily understand that there's a cost with having kosher food, and not understand why they're not getting their photo with the president," noted one Jewish leader.
And despite the expense of kosher food, another said that cutting down the guest list could be viewed as a snub by the Obama administration at a time when many American Jews are sensitive to White House slights.
One leader seemed upset at the idea of complaints against the Obamas. Nathan Diament, director of public policy for the Orthodox Union of Hebrew Congregations, insisted: "As we know from Biblical times, we Jews are very good at complaining," he said. "People shouldn't complain."
(HT to Goyish Ganache)
—Tim Graham is Director of Media Analysis at the Media Research Center.
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Thanks for all the Democrat
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 15:17 ET by bse5150Thanks for all the Democrat campaign contributions, Jews!
Now go away until next election.
bse... Nail on head! I
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 15:44 ET by bigtimerbse...
Nail on head!
I posted about this a few days ago, put a link somewhere, anyway, how typical is this when it comes to 'O's true colors, for all to see.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
those are necessary cuts.....
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 12:22 ET by Patriot IIso oblahma can increase the guest list to his muslim bash......hummm bash might not be the right term.......errr or is it? lol
Infection
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 22:51 ET by mbuelMany jews worship the state, more than God.
Social Justice is the disease, liberalism the infection. I believe roughly 65% of jews believe the government can better help the poor than individuals. The same percentage believes (the "justice" part) that it's a MORAL imperative for the government to take from the rich and give to the poor.
While christianity large trended away from the social justice madness (there are still many christian branches who believe in it), Judaism for whatever reason did not.
It's bizarre, to say the least and a violation of the laws (commandments).
* though shall not covet. -> All social justice programs are at their ROOT a covetous action. The healthcare bill; some people have too much healthcare and have to be charged a cadillac tax.
*though shall not use God's name in vain -> While many interpretations believe this is simply cursing, God's name, I believe it has a deeper meaning. To take action, in God's name. Stating that you are performing this action for God.
So why do the Jews keep voting (D)?
Because for _whatever reason_ they have made that a part of their central culture.
I know many of the people in my life that aren't jews, but have otherwise very personal conservative stances, vote (D), because they are more "compassionate".
It shows how far the conservative ideals REALLY have to go.
http://clearthehaze.blogspot.com
You Lie!
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 15:40 ET by BarkerAnother major concern was cost, with the Obamas seeking to avoid the appearance of lavish holiday parties during the recession
I guess that whole White House Halloween extravaganza consisted of nothing more than penny candy and potato sacks, right?
No kidding. Good point.
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 15:53 ET by AlanaNo kidding. Good point.
Whatever happened with Obama's Wednesday night blowout parties?
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 15:56 ET by OxyConI haven't heard anything more about Obama's lavish wednesday night parties. Is he still having them?
I think that would be interesting to know now that he's "cutting back" on inviting Jews to the White House.
Obama hates Jews and Christians
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 16:04 ET by DelsaA Marxist to the core.
Even has relatives in China?
Who is this bastard anyway!
The Jewish vote
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 17:25 ET by iveseenitallI have a Jewish friend who is a conservative Republican. He jokes that each year Jewish conservative Republicans hold a convention-- in an old phone booth in South Florida.
Like so many Americans who voted for and will continue to vote for Obama, the Jews appear to want to cut their own throats. In South Florida, the large Jewish community supports Obama and the Democrats out of sheer ignorance. Something in the water down there, maybe. They don't seem to realize that Obama is actively against them. With his Muslim upbringing, why would he be anything but against the Jews?
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
I've never understood why
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 17:37 ET by Dan DiegoI've never understood why Dems draw the Jewish vote. Is it Christian Coalition support of the GOP? Do they consider themselves part of the victim class? What does the DNC actually do that's in their (and America's) best interest? If someone could explain this I'd be most grateful.
I've wondered that for
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 19:15 ET by RowaneI've wondered that for years.
"You know, when I was asked earlier about the issue of coal, uh, you
know — Under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would
necessarily skyrocket" - Barack Hussain Obama
Ditto. 'Doubling down on
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 19:24 ET by bigtimerDitto.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
The majority Israeli Jews
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 20:17 ET by stratmanThe majority Israeli Jews don't like Obama.
The majority of American Jews do like Obama, though there are defections from the ranks.
A favorite joke of a Conservative Jewish friend of mine are the Jewish friends of his that are now saying, "Obama? I didn't vote for him!" And then my friend points out the Obama bumper sticker on the back of their cars.
Dennis Prager wrote an article on this topic entitled "Why Are Jews So Liberal".
strat... Thanks for the
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 20:25 ET by bigtimerstrat...
Thanks for the article from RCP...have it saved.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
You're welcome, bigtimer.
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 20:33 ET by stratmanYou're welcome, bigtimer.
400 communist Jews is still
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 17:26 ET by FlimFlamMan400 communist Jews is still better than none.
Financial reasons?
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 17:44 ET by SlyrrFinancial reasons? Obama's throwing away trillions of dollars every week, and he's worried that the cost of ONE party will seem 'a bit much'?
That certainly hasn't stopped him from spending millions of taxpayer dollars to throw orgies disguised as state dinners for the ethnic groups that Obama LIKES....
Yom Kippur
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 15:06 ET by miss911ninjaI bet he wishes he could cancel the Hannukah party altogether, but that would be too obvious.
Not so obvious was his failure to extend a special "greeting" for Yom Kippur like he did for the Religion of Peace at Ramadan. Or maybe I missed it?
I was wondering what
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 17:52 ET by Mark FinkelsteinI was wondering what happened to my invitation ;-)
Mark... Lol...Just think,
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 17:56 ET by bigtimerMark...
Lol...Just think, you may have had a 50-50 chance if you'd have a 'D' after your name and blog for MM, HuffnPuff or Dailykos or such.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Imagine that . .
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 18:10 ET by 1611LilacLady. . A Muslim White House uninviting Jews to a celebration of Jewish faith.
Genesis 12: 1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
3: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
This Country is in DEEP trouble with the Lord. His beloved people of Israel and the world, the Jews, are being treated ill and our country will be held accountable unless something is changed, if it isn't too late.
The previous administration strongly pushed for Israel to concede it's God-given land . . they started the ball rolling down hill, now really picking up speed.
Isaiah 5:20a Woe unto them who call evil good, and good evil. . . KJV
The Ghettoazation of Isreal
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 20:33 ET by ricklailI got a magazine, Isreal My Glory, in the mail. I did not ubcribe so I have no wonder where it came from. It had an interesting article on the about subject. It compared the way Isreal is being treated by Obama and George Mitchel with the way the Jews were treated in Hitler's countries. Trying to turn the nation into a ghetto. We don't hear about things like this because the MSM keeps it quite.
Semper suprene nitens
There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell
Where was this concern for
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 18:21 ET by G. MayWhere was this concern for cost when Obama and his merry band of Marxists tripled the cost of the inauguration 'festivities'?
Maybe he could tap into all those untraceable credit card donations he didn't reveal with his often touted transparent attitude.
To my Jewish friends... liberal or otherwise who voted democrat
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 18:44 ET by pahuberWhat did you expect?
With only one year in office obama is already hiding your 'friendship' like an episode of Malcom in the Middle where one of the boys clumsily hides a secret from their mother.
Not only this, but look how Israel is being treated in other aspects of foreign policy.
Do you think he actually has your best interests at heart?
Do you think he would not sell Israel out at the first opportunity to receive some 'historic agreement'?
Think about it, why are you voting democrat?
democrats vote for democrats
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 19:01 ET by shawn228...republicans vote for republicans. Everyone else votes for who they feel will do a better job of leading the country. Unfortunately people were not happy with 8 years of George Bush and were willing to take the chance that Obama offered.
Their gamble has not paid off. I guess the GOP better put out a candidate that appeals to everyone else. I don't mean anyone needs to turn left, but at least do a better job than McCAin or Romney.
I was very happy with GWB. Was he perfect? No. so what.
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 19:32 ET by pahuberI did not like some of his policies, but I am not going to sacrifice our country because I am a bit dissatisfied with some things.
You are correct Shawn, we need to have a better candidate. McCain was the 'lessor of two evils'... however, I take great pride in that I did NOT become one of the Bush hating sheep that some have become.
One more thing, obama's 'great speeches' that made 'everyone sway and sing' did nothing to make me see him for who he truly was, is and will be tomorrow.
Isn't it amazing that most of us conservatives at NBs new this was going to happen? I new that the economy would tank and that nothing would going to get better with obama... see Shawn, it isn't rocket science. Their are principles involved that dictate whether an economy will work itself out of a cyclical recession or go further in debt with careless foolish principles of someone the foolish masses chose.
Unfortunately, many Americans are just too ignorant of the facts because we have a press who feeds them lollipops and lies when it's convenient at the cost of our liberties and country.
Now, I say to my Jewish friends, WAKE UP and see how the democratic party feels about you! Unless, you just like being their money bag when it's convenient.
We all saw
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 01:50 ET by doug1950how fast he sold out the Poles and the missile defense system for them. What makes anyone think he would not do the same or worse for any number of reasons. Israel is no exception. They do not have a friend in the WH anymore and maybe only a handful in the Congress.
I wonder what sort of blow
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 19:02 ET by ParalegalGoddessI wonder what sort of blow out he's gonna have for Kwanzaa... I heard there isn't going to be a "Christmas" Tree - its a holiday tree. I guess we'll have easter eggs dangling from it... What an ass.
"As we know from Biblical
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 19:10 ET by R D Helm"As we know from Biblical times, we Jews are very good at complaining," he said. "People shouldn't complain."
Perhaps if they had, 6,000,000 of them might not have been slaughtered in 1940s Hitlerian Europe.
And let's stop tippy-toeing arond the reasons why Obama is doing this.
We all know why.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
Times are tough and the
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 20:30 ET by George S PattonTimes are tough and the muslim kenyan needs the money for ramadan.
Funds will also be needed
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 16:40 ET by Dan DiegoFunds will also be needed to celebrate Festivus with Ayers, Dorn, Dunn, Hugo, Fidel...
The Airing of Grievances.
At the Festivus dinner, the celebrant tells their friends and family all of the instances where they disappointed the celebrant that year.
The Feats of Strength.
The head of the family tests his or her strength against one participant of the head's choosing. Festivus is not considered over until the head of the family has been pinned. A participant is allowed to decline to attempt to pin the head of the family only if they have something better to do instead.
Dan Diego...
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 17:30 ET by BarkerI believe the festivities also include one of Jeremiah Wright's favorite games: Pin the Hell on the Honky.
Have to make room for the
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 20:34 ET by danboHave to make room for the Hezbollah delegation?
Diversity is our strength.
"You lie!" Rep. Joe Wilson R-(SC)
"Sorry, we blew the budget on Ramadan"
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 23:33 ET by SickofLibsAnd that halal food ain't cheap, either.
LOL-Neither is arugula cheap
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 23:38 ET by R D Helm-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
Beef
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 15:27 ET by miss911ninjaNeither is Kobe beef on a bed of arugula!
Liberal Jews
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 00:29 ET by GothampcNorman Podhoretz has just written a book about "Why Are Jews Liberals?" Has anyone read it?
http://www.amazon.com/Why-Jews-Liberals-Norman-Podhoretz/dp/0385529198/r...
Obama Uses His Website to Incite Violence Against the Jewsi
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 01:32 ET by John Galt1776More filth over at mybarackobama's website. No matter how many times I
expose it, they keep it up, providing a forum for and the cultural
acceptance of this incitement to Jewish genocide. Such vile hate would
never have been allowed in polite and decent society 15 years ago. We
are no longer decent? Hope and change folks, hope and change.
Do you think calls for end of Islam would stand? Racism against
blacks? Would that stand?
During the 2008 presidential election,
Barack Obama’s website,
Organizing for America, hosted a series of vile anti-American,
Jew-hating posts and pieces. The onslaught was overwhelming, and it
included numerous, heinous
calls for Jewish genocide and incitement to hatred. And it is happening
again, right now, on the official website of the man who supposedly is
the leader of the free world, and who has editorial control over the
website.
I have pages and pages of this ............. thanks to Rachel
Israel
Murders Children ...
By Larry - Jan 6th, 2009 at 12:51 pm EST
ISRAEL
IS THE NEW DEMON ON THIS EARTH
Here's the Imam's
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from 800 to 400.
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 05:30 ET by Army BratAnd next year?...
islam is a lie and Truth is killing it.
kwanza????twice as big
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 10:59 ET by CatherwoodBarryO can use all that saved money on a Kwanzi bash for his bros....maybe have a little blow if they can afford it. Hang with hos, burn some blunts, do a little free style rap. This is the man who is President of the USA, a sure sign that the apocalypse is upon us.
As an orthodox Jew
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 11:44 ET by mgindi26s a practicing orthodox Jew I can say that the canard that all Jews vote Dem is incorrect. Most of the fellow Jews I know voted for McCain/Palin despite the fact that he was a very weak candidate. While it is true that most non orthodox and non practicing Jews vote democrat I find it offensive when we as Jews are painted with such a broad brush by my fellow conservatives. It is a fact that most Catholics vote democrat yet you wouldn't hear anti Catholic bashing from coservatives the way I have read here today.
Liberal Jews are like liberal anything else. But don't go quoting verses that the Jews who are liberal are not following scripture in this respect, because the Jews who are liberal are not following scrupture in most respects. A prime example is Barney Frank. I find him disgusting in every way possible yet the typical liberal finds him peachy keen. The only connection he has to being a Jew is that he was born one. He is NOT a jew in practice.
Judaism as a religon is conservative. Unfortunately many people who call themselves Jews but don't know about the religon are liberal.
Oh and that Comment about Jews complaining is assinine and Mr. Diament she be ashamed for disparaging a whole people. Maybe it's just his wife and family who always complain.
G-D bless America. As a Practicing Jew I say that every day and I fear the direction this administration is taking this great country and hope that all of my fellow country men vote in a conservative congress in 2010 to prevent a disaster from coming.
mgindi26,
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 14:40 ET by Trix RabbitI too, for years, have been hearing that same claptrap about Jews vote democrat.
Having said that, I concur with your statements about rep. frank. He, like rahm emmanuel, al franken, dianne feinstein, and arlen specter are Jews in name only. Moreover, I consider the entire lot to be judenrat - the same shameless "Jews" that collaborated with the nazis. Only this new lot is serving the new fascist regime.
For the MSM: In your pomp and all your glory, you're a poorer man than me. As you lick the boots of death born out of fear.
Ian Anderson "Wind up"
Somehow...
Sun, 11/22/2009 - 17:04 ET by Kat Outta the Bag...Bush is to blame for this. I just know it.