There are few people more controversial at the moment than Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While it is said from time to time that his policies are “popular” on Israeli soil, it seems that only the criticism dominates the news headlines seen both in Israel and abroad. Even for those who support his policies, many claim to have reservations about the person he is. At any rate, it’s rare for him to be praised.
That’s not necessarily uncommon. We live in a culture where it’s generally the status quo to criticize whoever is in charge. If popularity is the goal, whoever beats out their opponent really doesn’t win much – they have now been awarded the title and trophy of “The Reason for All Our Woes.” It’s nothing personal, and it doesn’t reflect the true merit of the leader. People are simply looking for a scapegoat. They want someone to focus all their…
