Michelle Goldberg, in her important essay: “How Israel Lost Americans,” makes an excellent case that American support for the only civilized country in the Middle East is indeed in freefall. And, not only on the part of the Democrats — they are leading the way in this regard — but also young people, independents, and even some Republicans have lost their way on this matter.

Horrifically, Goldberg reports: “… more Americans sympathize with the Palestinians than with the Israelis.” If that don’t beat all, nothing will. But her analysis of why this sad story is occurring, and who is responsible for it, leaves a lot to be desired.