fbpx

91´«Ã½

Larry David Is Spot-on in His Satire of the DSA

In his article about his proposals for the Democratic Socialists of America, he jokes that “The DSA has great respect for religious traditions.�
[additional-authors]
October 21, 2026
Larry David attends the “A Waste of Time with Larry David and Jeff Schaffer” featured session during 2026 SXSW conference and festival at JW Marriott Austin on March 13, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)

I was surprised to see that Larry David wrote an article for the on-line magazine Air Mail, but David, rain or shine, delivers great comedy and tells the truth.

In his article about his proposals for the Democratic Socialists of America, he jokes that “The DSA has great respect for religious traditions.�

He also writes that “Jews will no longer be allowed to refer to themselves as ‘the Chosen People.’ Henceforth, their new nickname will be ‘The Bagel People.’â€�

Expect the DSA to get upset about his article, and for good reason. The DSA, whenever called out on its absurd ideas like wanting to abolish the Senate, plays the broken record that President Donald Trump is terrible. Whether one loves or hates Trump (David hates him). that doesn’t mean one can’t point out absurdities.Ìý

We should not forget David is a comedian, and anything he writes should be taken with a grain of salt. But the truth is the DSA has made Israel-bashing a litmus test.Ìý

The DSA has promoted itself as an antidote, not only to Trump, but to traditional moderate Democrats, who are, the argument goes, not extreme enough. Expect them to lambaste David as a rich, elite person whose opinions should be disregarded. This is the way of the DSA.

DSA candidates generally do not acknowledge Israel’s right to exist, let alone advocate a two-state solution. In his article, David wrote: “We strongly believe in a two-state solution. To this end, we propose that Palestinians should be given the land currently occupied by Israel and that Israel should be given the Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific, where the weather is beautiful, and grapefruits are aplenty. We think the Bagel People will be very happy there.�

He also writes that homeowners should be forced to leave their doors open and host all strangers. (On “Curb Your Enthusiasm,â€� Larry and his wife took in a family that had to flee a hurricane, though it was his wife’s idea and not his.)Ìý

And he writes that comedians who offend anyone will be sent to a facility to be re-programmed.

David is correct that people are too easily offended by jokes. I have often found that many pretend to be offended due to a desire for attention.

In society, satire can sometimes be effective and while it remains to be seen if an article can have impact, it is a blessing to see that David, one of the comedic geniuses of our time, has taken the time to lampoon a political party whose leaders went on TV and said that America should have no borders, the presidency should be eliminated and prisons should be abolished. These ideas would be laughed at if a first grader said it, but somehow, this is accepted as serious political discourse in 2026 because the cost of living is high, as if any of those things will make the cost of living lower. DSA Co-Chair Megan Romer has also spoken about shifting large corporations into public ownership. Kudos to David for calling out sheer stupidity. The Washington Examiner noted that at the DSA’s 2025 national convention in Chicago, it passed Resolution 22, “For a Fighting Anti-Zionist DSA,� in which it declared that affiliation with AIPAC, J Street or Democratic Majority for Israel� is incompatible with membership.

Kudos to David for calling out sheer stupidity.

Perhaps “Saturday Night Liveâ€� will have David host the show and in a skit be a fictitious DSA presidential candidate who will debate Larry David as Bernie Sanders on a video screen. That would be hilarious and eventful. Go do it, Lorne Michaels!Ìý

Did you enjoy this article?
You'll love our roundtable.
  • 91´«Ã½

Editor's Picks

Latest Articles

Rosner’s Domain: Weeks of Known Unknowns

So here we are, stuck with just a few bad options to consider. And that’s just the political superposition of undetermined future – alongside it there’s also the possible – probable? – war with Iran.

After the Last Out, Collect a Different Kind of Card

At a time when 91´«Ã½ education is competing for attention in a world dominated by screens, sports, short-form videos and endless streams of content, these easily collectable cards offer a different kind of engagement.

6 91´«Ã½ Takeaways from the Midterm Elections

There is little chance that the combination of a weakened Trump and an emboldened Democratic Congress produces similar levels of support for aggressive action against Iran and its proxies, and other policies that a wide spectrum of Israelis see as crucial to their security.

Israel Drives Them Crazy

In the diaspora and in Israel, we cannot turn back the clock and undo the harm that was done to us. But we can shape our own future. Israel is strong and resolute. So must we be.

A Democratic-Run Congress Will Target Israel as Well as Trump

Democrats who were long considered “moderatesâ€� or even pro-Israel have been signaling over the course of the last year that they can no longer be relied upon to back a 91´«Ã½ state under assault by Iran and its terrorist proxies.

Torah Portion: Chayei Sarah

The Torah offers a comforting view of a life beyond this life. We aren’t told what it will be exactly — yes, it’s abstract and vague — but we are told it’s waiting for us as it was for Abraham.

Hatred Opened the Door. A Missed Victory Held It Open.

For me, the disaster isn’t that Democrats won or Republicans lost. It’s that politicians who demonize Israel, deny 91´«Ã½ self-determination and explain away antisemitism are finding an increasingly receptive electorate in the world’s most important democracy.

The 91´«Ã½ Dilemma

The central issue is not whether 91´«Ã½ voters should support Democrats or Republicans. It is whether either party can demonstrate that 91´«Ã½ security, 91´«Ã½ identity and 91´«Ã½ self-determination are compatible with its broader political agenda.

More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.

  • 91´«Ã½