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In previous articles I explored how diverse the eIsraeli electorate truly is, interestingly enough, this collection of parties has grown. We have witnessed a number of name changes, position changes and most recently, new alliances. Most recently, the eIsraeli party system came under the threat of eIranian and eTurkish coup plotters, whom, in a possible goal to test the resolve and strength of eIsraeli residents, tried to takeover eIsraeli parties. Nevertheless, even with these threats, the birth of this new eIsraeli party is significant.

Normally, one can say that the party system in eIsrael has stabilized and the leading personalities of the country have cut deals in order to preserve some modum of stable political life. As a result, ideological options have often been shunted aside, in fact, most parties lack an actual platform, or in some cases actually represent the same exact thing. This just goes to show that in many cases, some eIsraeli parties simply exist to propagate the rule/networks created by their creator(s).

This brings me to the interesting case of the Kadima Party. One of the most loyal representatives and previously, eIsraeli freedom fighters was Hufflepuff. Hufflepuff has the unique experience of having existed in eIsrael (including occupied eIsrael) since the "beginning" of eRepublik, and has been a critic of actions on both sides of the aisle, ranging from corruption to defense. Hufflepuff commented to the INJ that, "I will be working for a strong and united Israel." While this is about as vague as previous statements from eIsraeli leaders, it is likely that Hufflepuff will compose some platform her party will run on.

Needless to say, that in terms of objective analysis, the reason for the creation of Kadima could very well be out of the disagreement that came forth during the recent elections for party presidents. One can only surmise as to disagreements (if in fact there were any) that led to Hufflepuff's formation of her own party. In a quick recap, Hufflepuff secured 9 votes, totaling about 26.5% of the Likud's voters.

While the party currently has but 2 members, Hufflepuff's experience and eIsraeli nationalistic tendencies may push her far ahead in not just elections, but also the eIsraeli populace. Something many of the new parties lack is the very experience(s) that Hufflepuff has had. As stated above, she has lived under the occupation, the original eIsrael, and is now serving as a congresswoman. She, unlike many recent prominent eIsraelis wasn't merely appointed to the position by a leader/patronage network, but was democratically voted in.No one can really deny her pro-eIsrael fervor. One supporter, in fact, one who left the Likud Party for Kadima and supported her candidacy for president of Likud, vampman stated, "This is a time of conflict and unrest in Israel, and Hufflepuff will strive to be a unifying force in these uncertain times, bringing the country together while making sure that Israel is able to claim all of the assets that rightly belong to the country. As a prominent medical official in neighboring Turkey, I have seen the change she has been making firsthand and the lengths she will go to serve her people."

Of even more interest is that Hufflepuff didn't even proceed to announce the creation of the new party, something generally unheard of in the media-savvy eIsraeli political realm. This continues a tradition the INJ has noticed with Hufflepuff that involves a humbleness and pure interest in Jewish and eIsraeli affairs, examples abound. Recently we can see by her newspaper articles that deal with Jewish cultural issues, it is obvious that the love of the land/religion/culture/people plays deeply in her heart.

This has not allayed some heavy criticism of Hufflepuff by senior eIsraeli leaders, namely President Sadeh Badeh. Sadeh wrote a tough op-ed accussing Hufflepuff of "wasting proposals" and even criticizing voters that elected Hufflepuff by saying, "Citizens, please choose your congressmen better next time." The INJ doesn't wish to accuse the president of sexism, but the lack of saying, "congressmen/congresswomen" stuck out quite prominently. Hufflepuff quickly responded to the accusations brought forth by Sadeh stating,

"The proposal was suggested in order to help the part of the community that work in high level companies and the elite soldiers that need to keep their wellness up. I, and my dear friend work in high quality companies and are unfortunately constantly losing wellness due to working and training, which is further increased by the lack of cheap high quality food in the market.

We spend 2 gold every day to keep our wellness up. The salary which the company pays us is 5 times smaller than the average salary abroad. As a result, we cannot buy high quality food, since our market only has Q1 food available. In order to combat this, I think it would be prudent to lower our import tax on food for few weeks until we are ready to produce our own higher quality food.

I would also like to add that accusations such as the ones you made against me in your article are highly inappropriate. You should have sent me a private message about the issue, instead of attacking me in public in order to denigrate me in front of the people of Israel. As a nation on the rise, we cannot afford to revert to this kind of in-fighting. We should all be trying to work together in order to fulfill our dream - a strong and united Israel."

Yoel Ben Shalom furthered the argument against the formation of Kadima and by extension Hufflepuff by stating, "Can someone answer me how come we currently have six parties in our little country?!" One could reasonably ask if Shalom was calling for a less-democratic (if not anti-democratic) atmosphere? It is the INJ's position that eIsrael should be a haven for democratic decision making and different ideas/opinions and beliefs should be exposed. However, some view the creation of Kadima as a threat, not just to their power, but to the eIsraeli nation.

From the voting record and the recent defense of her previous actions it can be argued that in terms of democratic representation Hufflepuff has come out on the side of residents and international business. While Sadeh accuses her of "hurting" native eIsraeli agro-business, she is more worried about the fact that eIsrael cannot maintain a strong armed force. This simply highlights the current battle of ideas that exists in eIsrael.

The INJ wishes Hufflepuff the best. We hope to see what changes, hopes, and promises you have for the eIsraeli people.

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