Joseph – the majority of Orthodox Jews in the US would not be considered “Chareidi” by Israeli standards. Specifically, “American Yeshivish” is not the same as Israeli Chareidi by a long stretch – which would tip the balance. It’s all a matter of definition – and being in Israel, I use Israeli standards.
In any case, you’ve chosen to focus on one side point I mentioned (which I believe you to be wrong on), rather than the main point of that section of my comment – which is that it is wrong to treat Chareidim as the only “real” Jews. Do you agree with me on that main point? You also ignore the bulk of what I said – is that, perhaps, a sign that you do not dispute it?
an Israeli Yid