tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11016252.post4851080605779128783..comments2023-12-29T04:23:23.176-08:00Comments on Planet Israel: Climbing El Cap'Ephraimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10336470494574974256noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11016252.post-65117267646756375342010-02-23T20:57:09.948-08:002010-02-23T20:57:09.948-08:00All my best wishes for a happy married life. I hop...All my best wishes for a happy married life. I hope you would soon sort all your confusions.<br /><br />Keep in touch..<br /><br />This is Ibrahim from <a href="http://samsonblinded.org/news/us-national-intellegince-diplomacy-wont-stop-iran-8767" rel="nofollow">Israeli Uncensored News</a>Ibrahimblogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086921200853135735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11016252.post-5127285050456111142009-11-08T14:31:35.931-08:002009-11-08T14:31:35.931-08:00Norman,
Yeah, I prety much agree with your comment...Norman,<br />Yeah, I prety much agree with your comment. Not much to add.<br /><br />Neshama,<br />It’s very easy to get caught up in the America bubble, and so to assume that whatever lies overseas has none of the problems of the United States. However, you say that “the present government is run by Marxists/Communists.” Um, no, it’s run by Democrats. There are no back-alley executions, tests of party loyalty for private-sector jobs, or gulags for political dissidents. Israel, on the other hand, was founded by proud Socialists and Communists. Many of Israel’s prominent leaders, including its current defense minister Ehud Barak, grew up on communes, and Israel is home to an active communist party. You say that they are slowly eroding the founding principles of the Constition and Bill of Rights. Are you aware that Israel has neither a constitution nor a bill of rights (nor basic human rights such as the right to a speedy trial, the writ of habeus corpus, the right to free speech, etc.) I don’t say this to dissuade you from making aliyah, which is a huge mitzvah, but to get you ready for the society you are heading into.<br /><br />Yaakova,<br />In my experience, who is president has a very limited effect on the everyday life of individual Americans. The country seems to go on it’s merry way. Things did well under Clinton and then went well under Bush. They they crashed under Bush and kept crashing under Obama. So far, I haven’t seen a huge difference. If people start wearing arm bands and burning subversive books, I’ll pack my bags. But I’m not too terribly concerned. As far as the job, well, the Israeli economy is also in the gutter, and even if we get lousy jobs here, they would still pay more than high-quality jobs in Israel. And we won’t be here forever.<br /><br />David,<br />Well, we shall see. I'll definately be blogging it.Ephraimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336470494574974256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11016252.post-4059784062385756962009-11-07T10:44:41.366-08:002009-11-07T10:44:41.366-08:00You will be just fine in the United States, althou...You will be just fine in the United States, although obviously it is not the same as living in Israel. Honestly, I do not see the United States as very different than before.<br />I hope you are able to return very soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11016252.post-25545537060313047012009-11-02T16:13:31.364-08:002009-11-02T16:13:31.364-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Neshamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326762185596512130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11016252.post-45050147246563983462009-10-26T17:59:05.121-07:002009-10-26T17:59:05.121-07:00Forgive me, but I believe you are making a drastic...Forgive me, but I believe you are making a drastic mistake, in naivete, because the America you once knew is no more; the present govt is run by marxists / communists, and they are not so slowly eroding the founding fathers principles when they designed this country thru the Constitution and Bill of Rights. You will be amazed how much has changed. I am now planning a departure BE"H in about 6 mos' time. If you want more information please write me. Most sincerely.Neshamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326762185596512130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11016252.post-20734570930617900352009-10-26T06:56:27.931-07:002009-10-26T06:56:27.931-07:00Israel is a very difficult country to live in. Jew...Israel is a very difficult country to live in. Jews don't move there for the money or ease of existence but to be closer to G-d. Few Israelis have anything like positive incomes. Nearly every one borrows just to survive another month. Its much easier in the US. The financial burden of aliyah makes its daunting to many so if one is seeking to make aliyah to Israel, do it for the right reasons.<br /><br />That said, I do wish you and your wife a safe and happy trip back to the States and please do keep us updated from time to time.NormanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365459073293643108noreply@blogger.com