Circular thoughts just before the elections / Raanan Shaked
Raanan Shaked describes his difficulty thinking about anything other than the upcoming elections, presenting a series of repetitive circular thoughts. The thoughts range from despair over the possibility that Benjamin Netanyahu will be elected again, through reflections on emigration, to concern about the demographic implications of the Haredi public. The column reflects personal helplessness and frustration.
Raanan Shaked publishes a personal column just before the elections, describing his difficulty in mentally disconnecting from them. He presents a series of repetitive circular thoughts, demonstrating through them the helplessness and frustration he experiences. The thoughts range from despair over the possibility that Benjamin Netanyahu will be elected again, through reflections on emigration, to concern about the demographic implications of the Haredi public. Shaked expresses frustration that many in Israel support Netanyahu despite his involvement in the October 7 disaster and criminal affairs, and from the feeling that the country is deteriorating. He considers emigration but stops due to his son's expected enlistment. The column reflects a personal and collective sense of helplessness, using humor and irony.