kylebisme
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Einstein was fundamentally opposed to the the establishment of a Jewish state, as noted in his comment here:Originally posted by: trooper11
that would have been very interesting, Einstein as president. I doubt his genius would be properly utilized as a politician, so that would have been a huge waste.
but, if he had gotten rid of the cooks on both sides, then he would have made a great conservative.
Just one more personal word on the question of partition. I should much rath-er see reasonable agreement with the Arabs on the basis of living together in peace than the creation of a Jewish state. Apart from practical consideration, my awareness of the essential nature of Judaism resists the idea of a Jewish state with borders, an army, and a measure of temporal power no matter how modest. I am afraid of the inner damage Judaism will sustain--especially from the development of a narrow nationalism within our own ranks, against which we have already had to fight strongly, even without a Jewish state.
Besides, President in Israel is mostly a ceremonial position where he wouldn't be able to accomplish much anyway, the Prime Minster is the one in charge of Israeli government.