“Stealing” the elections
What is the rabbi’s opinion on the allegations of Bennett’s “stealing” of the elections?
That is, is the step Bennett took morally right?
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[What is the point of the argument that in new elections he might have been deleted and thus would not have brought about the realization of the platform. If he were deleted, that means his voters are not interested in his actions and therefore will not vote for him if he explicitly says that in a certain situation he will form a government with Lapid, etc. So in order to realize their vote (which was given out of ignorance, as will be proven if they retract it) he ignores their opinion?
Perhaps the point is that it is enough for a minority of his voters to leave and then he will not pass the threshold. (But a majority must be discussed within a party because this creates a pyramid in which, in the end, a minority holds a nucleus of political control as if it were a majority, I think this was discussed here once)]
Rabbi, I think this is not the case as you describe, and if I am right about what actually happened, I would love to hear your answers:
There was a long period when Bennett said in a big way that he would sit with any government, but towards the approach of the elections when Bibi started with the spin against him, such as about signing the document that they would not sit with Arabs, etc.
Then there was a turning point for Bennett. And from what I remember, it was when at that time Bennett was afraid that he would drop significantly (and maybe already dropped) in the polls because of this).
And from that point on, he decided to sign the famous statement on Channel 20 that he would not sit with Lapid as a prime minister or build a government with Ra'am, etc. And from that moment on, he completely denied that he sat with Lapid. It was pretty clear that he was trying to present it as if he was backing away from the possibility he had presented earlier.
If so, I think there was clearly a point where Bennett maintained his power only because of that signature. And really, that's why some of his supporters could have easily voted for him. This wasn't just a promise on an election platform, it was a turning point.
**This is all written from memory, I haven't double-checked the things**
Sandu, you answered yourself.
He responded,
So? I said he broke a promise. But under the circumstances, it's a violation that can be justified for the best implementation of his platform.
As with everything, there is a hierarchy in breaking promises.
A promise made just before an election, several times and in an orderly manner, and all this when he knew there was a very reasonable chance that the one who broke it would be high up on the hierarchy. Sort of like what Gantz did, only a little worse.
In China 2017
See the article ‘Ayla Hasson: Everything was planned in advance’ (on the ‘Channel 7’ website) that on the day the president gave the mandate to Netanyahu’ Bennett and Lapid had already finalized the establishment of the ‘government of change’. To Bennett's credit, it should be said that he kept his promise to Lapid faithfully 🙂
With regards, Xin Xin Lin
Bennett knows that a significant part of his ’base’, his ‘lightness’ precedes his right, and they will follow him even after he ‘breaks to the left, and most of his ’sponsors’ like them.
I don't think Bennett expects to preserve the settlements and the Jewish state in a government whose majority of ministers are leftists, and who control the foreign, defense, and homeland security ministries, and of course they won't lift a finger against the pressure from the American administration.
But there are quite a few Yamina and New Hope voters who believe that the values of pushing the ultra-Orthodox to the side and finding favor with the leftist liberal hegemon take precedence over preserving the integrity of the country, that the main thing in life is a good economic situation and freedom from the annoying hegemony of the ultra-Orthodox rabbis.
However, those frustrated with the Bahat-Lapid government will find solace in the legalization of cannabis, which the government of change is committed to. Niki ‘Shachta’ Or Tsingal’, and enjoy life 🙂
Best regards, Shachtman Tsingalovsky
In the last line
… we will take ‘Shakhta’…
Have you considered treatment?
“A promise made just before an election, several times and in an orderly manner, and all this when he knew there was a very reasonable chance that it would be broken – is in a high place in the hierarchy. About the same as Gantz did, only a little worse.”
Bibi annexed some piece of land after promising to do it and made a point of it before one of the election campaigns that he took us to? Which I don't think.
I've been saying for years that this country has the politicians it deserves, nothing more and nothing less. Democracy in action. If the people treat their leaders with a double standard, is it any wonder that politicians promise, but don't promise to Kim?
Bennett has a law degree from the Hebrew University. He knows what he's doing.
On the 1st of Tammuz, 2021
To Mr. 1, greetings
There is a vast difference between a politician's failure to meet the goals he has set for himself and a 'U-turn' that is 180 degrees opposite to the stated policy.
Netanyahu stands firm in his opposition to 'advancing the peace process' as long as the 'partner' is not willing to abandon the path of terror, and therefore he has blocked for 12 years any progress in the 'political process', or in less eloquent language, 'handing over homeland territories to the terrorist regime and destroying settlements.
Developing the settlements of Judea and Samaria and increasing their security are Netanyahu's passion, and he is doing what he can, but he faces difficult constraints. The heavy pressures from home and abroad are causing tactical delays, but the strategy is fixed and in place.
In contrast, what Bennett has done is a complete U-turn. Establishing a government whose majority members are leftists, and they control the key political and security positions, – the foreign minister, the defense minister, and the national security chief – are leftists. With the chairman of the interior committee being a member of the R”M. A commitment to regulate illegal construction by Arabs without a corresponding commitment to regulate the ‘young settlement. All of this clearly shows that ’Yamina’ Turned left
Long live the abysmal difference 🙂
Best regards,, Ryman Lobachevsky
See what Danny Dayan said in the article: ‘Danny Dayan's advice to Bennett: Don't be tempted to prove that you are right-wing’ (on the ‘Channel 7's website) by the extent of the ‘right-wingness’ of the two. The combination of a lukewarm right with a passionate left, unfortunately indicates who will lead.
And we can only rely on G-d [our Father in heaven] to send His salvation (maybe G-d will let G-d's [Ayelet Shaked's] heart sober up before the gallop to the left begins).
With best regards, Aisha
Mistred, you won't get me to say that Netanyahu is the king of credibility, but as mentioned, there is a hierarchy. Bennett promised knowing that a government with Lapid is a deal breaker for many voters. The possibility of keeping the promise was completely accessible, in contrast to political circumstances that may have changed (although it is possible that this would have led to elections).
In my opinion, there was no such thing in Israeli politics. And note, unlike many voters, I do not think that a government with Lapid is something that is destined. He is a completely legitimate person (although far from my views).
In the S.E.C. of Weitz Tsitz and Yigal Shakedim Tashaf
George Bienbaum, Bennett's strategic advisor, said in an interview on NBC that Bennett is about to change like Arik Sharon. See the article: ‘Caught in a Lie: The Documentation That Embarrasses the Chairman of Yamina’, on the ‘Kipuma’ website.
So after all, B.B. Birnbaum & Bennet will run the country 🙂
Best regards, Barry Gillinger, Secretary of the Forgotten
And see what Kalman Libeskind says, ‘Benou and Yamina Present: On Lies, Pursuit of Power, and Turning Our Backs on Ideology’, (on the ‘Maariv’ website).
Although it must be said to Bennett & Co.’'s credit, that someone has to finance Birnbaum's services, and they are probably primarily obligated to their ’sponsors’, and these are probably not exactly right-wing 🙂
Best regards, Owner of the Century
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