Jesse Jackson rides again!

By vast majorities in virtually every poll, Americans overwhelmingly support Israel. For instance, among Americans who closely follow international issues, 66% support Israel. Only 11% (!) support the Palestinians. Inarguably, this is because, for all it's faults, Israel is a progressive, modern democracy that values life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Throughout her difficult 60 years, Israel has been invaded 4 times and is constantly under terrorist attack. Americans can sympathize with such a state, and such a people...

Now alas, comes Barack Obama, bringing change! According to Obama's long-time friend Jesse Jackson, an Obama administration will "fundamentally change" America's Middle East policy. Said Jackson, "decades of putting Israel's interests first" are over. Why will Obama eviscerate America's long-standing friendship with Israel? Because we need to undo the policies of the "Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades."

That is simply amazing. Amazingly anti-Semitic, that is. It reminds me of Holocaust-denier President Ahmadinejad of Iran, who at his recent UN speech decried the "deceitful Zionists" who control US foreign policy as well as the international financial system. But hey! I suppose Jesse Jackson simply wanted Mr. Ahmadinejad to feel welcome on his visit to "Hymietown."

Remind me again: Why do American Jews support Barack Obama?