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Maybe in the people, but AIPAC is the most feared lobby group across both sides of the isle for politicians. Russiagate is a joke compared to how much influence
by arminiusreturns 5y ago
Maybe in the people, but AIPAC is the most feared lobby group across both sides of the isle for politicians. Russiagate is a joke compared to how much influence they have on our foreign policy, and its a travesty that their activities and heavy-handed influence is spoken of so quietly if at all.
Signed, Iraq war vet (it was more for Israels interests than ours!)
- yyyk 5y ago>Signed, Iraq war vet (it was more for Israels interests than ours!) That would be odd way of serving the Israeli interest, as the actual Israeli government opposed the Iraq war and thought it would be bad for Israel: https://forward.com/opinion/9839/sharon-warned-bush/ https://forward.com/opinion/9839/sharon-warned-bush/
- rowathay 5y agoThat article only says Sharon (who was only a part of the government) opposed occupation, and even then was quiet about it. Also the article is completely unsourced.
- yyyk 5y agoSharon was the Prime Minister in 2003 which is some 'part of the government'. Author is well-connected judging by his resume. Also see this where the reporter says he talked with "three sources with direct knowledge": https://forward.com/opinion/217842/how-bibi-and-bush-made-a-mess-of-the-middle-east/ https://forward.com/opinion/217842/how-bibi-and-bush-made-a-...