‘I don’t think he is going to win’: Mamdani criticised over Jewish mocking post

Summary

In this conversation, documentary filmmaker Army Horowitz discusses a significant shift in Democratic sentiment over the past eight years, particularly among younger voters who have moved from sympathizing with Israel to supporting Palestinians. Horowitz attributes this shift to a broader left-wing disdain for success, particularly Israel’s economic and technological achievements. The conversation then shifts to the political landscape in New York, where Horowitz reflects on the potential rise of controversial figures like Mani, the current front-runner for mayor, and discusses the challenges facing New York’s political future.

Takeaways

• 😀 A dramatic shift in political sympathies is seen within the Democratic Party, particularly among younger members, with a 70-point swing in favor of Palestinians over Israelis in just eight years.
• 😀 The shift is most noticeable in Democrats aged 18-49, who have moved from sympathizing with Israelis to aligning more with Palestinians.
• 😀 Army Horowitz attributes this shift to a broader ideological conflict where the left is increasingly at odds with success and achievement, particularly represented by Israel.
• 😀 Horowitz argues that Israel’s success, including its advanced technology and economy, fuels resentment from those on the left who view it as a symbol of oppression.
• 😀 The left’s resentment is rooted in their perception that the most successful groups, like Israel, reached the top by oppressing others, which leads to hatred of Israel.
• 😀 Israel's GDP per capita is seven times higher than that of the Arab world, despite the presence of oil-rich countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
• 😀 Horowitz connects anti-Semitism with the hatred of Israel, viewing both as manifestations of left-wing opposition to success and excellence.
• 😀 The political future of New York City is in question, with the rise of controversial mayoral candidate Mani, who is seen as mocking American values and insulting Jews.
• 😀 Despite Mani’s current frontrunner status in polling, Horowitz believes the race is not settled, particularly due to significant shifts in the support base of key political figures like Cuomo.
• 😀 Horowitz predicts that the increasing polarization of New York politics could lead to the rise of more extreme candidates as the city's political structure becomes more one-sided.
• 😀 Horowitz’s analysis highlights a broader trend in one-party cities where voters are increasingly faced with extreme choices due to the absence of viable opposition candidates.

Q & A

What is the main shift in opinion among younger Democrats regarding Israel and Palestine?

Younger Democrats have shifted significantly in their sympathies, moving from supporting Israel by a 14-point margin in 2017 to sympathizing more with Palestinians by a 57-point margin in 2025, a 70-point shift in just eight years.

What does Army Horowitz suggest is the reason behind this shift in younger Democrats' views?

Army Horowitz suggests that the shift is a result of the left’s growing disdain for success, particularly Israel’s technological and economic achievements, which they view as symbols of oppression.

How does Army Horowitz characterize the left’s view of success and the groups that represent it?

Horowitz describes the left as seeing the most successful groups, like Israel, as oppressive. He argues that success, in their view, is achieved by stepping on the necks of those below, leading to resentment toward high-achieving entities like Israel.

What does Army Horowitz mean by calling Israel a 'distillation of hatred'?

Horowitz believes Israel’s success and its position at the top of the economic pyramid is viewed with vitriol by the left, who resent the nation's excellence in a world they perceive as marked by mediocrity.

How does Army Horowitz relate Israel’s success to anti-Semitism?

He argues that Israel’s economic and technological achievements make it a target for anti-Semitism, as it represents a group that has risen to the top, which the left sees as oppressive.

What point does Army Horowitz make regarding Israel’s economic standing compared to the Arab world?

Horowitz points out that Israel has seven times the GDP per capita of the Arab world, including oil-rich nations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, demonstrating Israel’s success despite not relying on natural resources.

Why does Army Horowitz believe the left views Israel and the Jews as the top of the oppression pyramid?

He believes the left views Israel and Jews as the pinnacle of success, and in their ideological framework, success at the top is synonymous with oppression, since it is seen as being built on the exploitation of others.

What is Army Horowitz’s opinion on the future of the Democratic Party, based on the shifting views of younger Democrats?

Horowitz suggests that the current political trends, particularly among younger Democrats, may be the future of the Democratic Party, although he expresses concern about the growing extreme nature of the party.

What is the situation with the mayoral race in New York as described by Army Horowitz?

Horowitz discusses the potential for a three-way race for mayor involving Mani, Cuomo, and Adams, with Mani currently leading in polls. He expresses doubts about Mani winning but notes that Cuomo’s support base is shrinking, while Adams is gaining support from conservatives.

How does Army Horowitz feel about the political situation in New York, especially in terms of voter choice?

Horowitz laments the lack of choice in New York’s one-party system, where voters are increasingly faced with extreme candidates from the Democratic Party. He views this as a critical issue that limits political diversity.