“During the Cuban missile crisis when we were close to nuclear war , do you think it was hishtadlus to protest nuclear war and if not why not?”
What? OF course.
Question for you:
During the Holocaust when European Jewry was close to anhilation , do you think it was hishtadlus to protest and march in Washington? and if not why not?
(I cant beleive I am unsure as to what your answer will be)
and even accepting what you attribute To Rabbi Resiman, who decides where that line is drawn. voting for President doesnt affect yo upersonally it is obviously more related to public policy so I take it you oppose voting.
Those who lobbyed against (or for) the IRan deal were wrong as well. This position makes no sense