The mindset of folks like old man and zahavasdad is proof of why Modern Orthodoxy will not last another 50 years. The products of that system are bathed in dissonance and confusion – on the one hand we have the torah, but on the other hand modern society does not allow one to hold values such as “chosen people” or “daas torah”.
For a while they were able to hold together despite the dissonance by focusing and uniting on the fledgling state of israel to shut out the dichotomy raging within them. Now that israel is mature, and all but the most ridiculous factions support its survival equally, being an Israel supporter no longer is enough to justify being modern orthodox.
In the near future, all of MO will either become right wing, following RIETS – or leave the fold, following YCT/JTS.