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2% in control: Why did Jews never rise to the presidency of United States?
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Imagine a group of people who make up only 2% of the population in United States society, but occupy a pivotal position in finance, technology, entertainment, and other fields, like ubiquitous "invisible giants" who affect the pulse of the global economy and even shape the course of war and peace
That's right, they're Jews
From the financial moguls of Wall Street to the entertainment moguls of Hollywood, from the founders of tech giants to Nobel Prize regulars, Jewish names have always shone at the pinnacle of every field, and there is one place they have never touched, and that is the United States president
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Why is that? Is it simply because their beliefs and culture are alien to mainstream United States society? Or is there a deeper political game and social reality behind this?
Let's start at the beginning and unravel this mystery
They were the "behind-the-scenes heroes" of the founding of the country
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Back in the 18th century, a group of European immigrants with dreams were fighting for freedom on the North American continent, and in this war of independence that decided the fate of United States, the name of a Jewish merchant was forever engraved on the monument of history, he was Heim · Solomon
When Washington's army was besieged by British troops in Yorktown and ran out of ammunition and food, it was Solomon who poured out his wealth to provide key financial support for the Revolutionary War, and it can be said that without Solomon's generosity, there would have been no final victory for United States' independence
This is just a microcosm of the important role that Jews have played in the history of United States, since the early days of the state, Jews have actively integrated into United States society and contributed greatly to the prosperity of the country, and they have achieved remarkable achievements in business, science and technology, culture and other fields with their diligence, wisdom and unity
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In the financial field, Wall Street giants such as Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, and Morgan Stanley were all founded by Jews, and in the field of technology, Google founder Sergei ·Brin, Facebook founder Mark · Zuckerberg are also Jewish, and in the field of entertainment, Hollywood is known as "the world of Jews", and famous directors such as Spielberg and Lucas are all Jewish
It can be said that the influence of Jews on United States has permeated all aspects of social life, and it is such a group of people who have made great contributions to the United States, but they have never been able to break the "presidential curse"
The conflict between religion and politics
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This is because Jewish religious beliefs are incompatible with mainstream United States society, Judaism is an ancient and unique religion with strict canons and precepts, while United States is a predominantly Christian country, and Christian culture deeply influences United States' political, legal, and social values
The Jewish Sabbath is from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday, during which Jews cannot work, travel, or even use electronic devices, and the fast-paced and stressful nature of life in United States society makes it difficult to accommodify this religious practice
Jewish unwavering support for Israel is also often seen as a conflict with United States's Middle East policy, and the conflict between Israel and Palestine has always been a hot-button issue in the Middle East, United States as a world superpower, needs to maintain a balance between all parties, and Jewish strongsupport Israel, which inevitably will cause some United States dissatisfaction
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As a result, religious differences became an invisible obstacle for Jews to run for president
The 2% dilemma: the brutal game of the ballot
In addition to religious beliefs, population size is also a factor that cannot be ignored, and although Jews play a pivotal role in all spheres of United States society, they make up only about 2% of the total population
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Under the United States electoral system, presidential elections follow a winner-takes-all Electoral College system, which means that even if a candidate gets more voters across the country, he still loses the presidency if he loses electoral votes in a few key "swing states."
For Jews with a small population base, it will be difficult for them to garner enough votes nationwide, and even if they can unite and concentrate the votes of all Jewish voters on one candidate, it will be difficult to compete with the votes of other ethnic groups
Thus, in the face of the brutal ballot game, the 2% of the population has become another insurmountable gulf for Jews to run for president
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"Invisible" power: the helplessness behind influence
Despite not being in the White House, Jews have not given up their influence on United States politics, and they indirectly influence United States political decision-making through various means, such as political donations, lobby groups, think tank research, etc
The United States Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), one of the most influential lobbying groups in United States dedicated to maintaining and strengthening U.S.-Israel relations, is composed mostly of Jews who influence United States Israel policies by donating money to politicians and organizing lobbying events
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Many Jewish scholars and experts are also active in United States think tanks and research institutions, and they provide policy advice to the United States government by writing reports and giving speeches
It can be said that although the Jews do not directly control the political power of United States, they exert influence behind the scenes through various "invisible" ways
The Future: Will Someone Break the "Ceiling"?
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So, will a Jew break the "presidential curse" and become the first Jewish president in United States history in the future?
The answer to this question may only be given by time
With the development and progress of society, people's ideas are becoming more and more open and inclusive, and religious belief and ethnic background are no longer the only criteria to measure a person's ability and value
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The contradictions and divisions within United States society are also intensifying, and the conflicts of interests between different ethnic groups and different strata are becoming increasingly prominent, and under such circumstances, whether to unite the majority of the people and heal social rifts will become a major challenge for future United States presidents
For Jews, if they want to break the "presidential curse", they need to integrate more actively into United States society, eliminate cultural barriers, win more popular support, and they also need to pay more attention to social fairness and justice while safeguarding their own interests, and contribute to building a more harmonious and inclusive United States society
Perhaps, one day in the future, we will see a Jewish president standing on the podium in the White House and proclaiming to the world: "My dream of United States has come true!" ”
And all this needs to be fought for by the Jews themselves, and more opportunities and space are given to them by United States society
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