Norman Podhoretz shares his thoughts on this issue in today’s Wall Street Journal. Excerpts follow:

As a Jew who moved from left to right more than four decades ago, I have been hoping for many years that my fellow Jews would come to see that in contrast to what was the case in the past, our true friends are now located not among liberals, but among conservatives.

What I am saying is that if anything bears eloquent testimony to the infinitely precious virtues of the traditional American system, it is the Jewish experience in this country. Surely, then, we Jews ought to be joining with its defenders against those who are blind or indifferent or antagonistic to the philosophical principles, the moral values, and the socioeconomic institutions on whose health and vitality the traditional American system depends.

Mr. Podhoretz’ larger observations hold true across the political spectrum: how does liberalism benefit the average individual? We maintain it does not.

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As promised, I am linking to the text from the September 4, 2009 edition of Patriot Games aired on the RFC Radio network. The show topic: Why are Jews liberal? (Roughly 1 hour in length).  The respondents to the question included Michael Medved, William Kristol and Boston’s own Jeff Jacoby.  The podcast is also included for your listening convenience. Kudos to D.R. Tucker of “The Notes” fame, a highly insightful website of breaking news, comment and internet radio.  RFC Radio welcomes thinking listeners of all stripes. Please leave your comments and thoughts here at this site. Thank You in advance.

Let me declare upfront that I plan to vote for the McCain-Palin ticket this November. That fact notwithstanding, I decry the “mania” that has surrounded and elevated Sarah Palin. I believe her strengths include courage, determination, ambition, and smarts. I also appreciate her willingness to take on the powers that be in her own backyard and I like her cultural credentials. However, there is much about her we don’t know. And Philip Klein of the American Spectator does a great job of asking some good questions in this article. Thoughts well worth pondering.