Brett Stephens: “it is an invidious myth that neoconservatives put the interest of Israel first”. I believe “the Project for a New American Century” written by Perle, Wurmser, and Faith—neoconservatives all—advocated for destruction of Israel’s neighboring countries. Since 9/11, the U.S. has vigorously led the charge in destroying Libya, Syria, Iraq, with Iran in the crosshairs. It would be safe to assert that our foreign policy of late has not been guided by our national interest, but rather for the benefit of Israel.
Why does Mondoweiss give crazed zealots like Debakr a platform to offer their non-sensical, poorly reasoned diatribes? If it is to reveal the vacuity of their arguments—then there is some contribution to the view that Zionist-defenders are devoid of cogent arguments to justify Israel’s truly evil nature and actions, then their is some justification. Otherwise, his/her comments are nothing more than extreme trolling designed to bait those who are genuinely committed in revealing the abuses of this racist, apartheid, and oppressive government that is truly disgusting.
I share the author’s frustrations and am a frequent caller to Lieu’s office to express displeasure with his blind obedience the Zionist agenda. One would assume that his profile would offer a clue to his voting record, but this is not so: an immigrant who should empathize with the oppressed Palestinians, a constitutional lawyer who should be appalled by the free-speech restrictions contained in the anti-BDS legislation proposed by AIPAC, his vote on the Iran/nuclear issue, and attending the Israel junket for newly elected Congressmen.
We should not give up on Politicians like Lieu but should assume that beneath the surface, that they are rational and intelligent and will respond to reason. I urge the reader to call their representatives in Congress to let them know that their constituents are concerned about the Palestinian issue, and the many abuses of the Israeli government.
The book “The Controversy of Zion” by Douglas Reed provides an explanation for the perception that the Israeli Lobby controls our government. During the fog of war (WW2), there was near unrestricted immigration to the U.S. Roosevelt discouraged questioning for Communist affiliations or other loyalty based questions which allowed a number of agitators to enter our country similar to the situation in Russia before the Revolution in 1917 when the Czar allowed the return of the subversives (e.g. Trotsky). The Plan during the WW2 era was to take control of the Executive branch (Morganthau, House, Frankfurter), the Civil service, and the media. The ADL was the enforcer so that any resistance to the Zionist agenda was dealt with swiftly and brutally. Today, evidence that Zionist dictate our M.E. foreign policy is evident as we see the Yinon Plan to fragment countries hostile to Israel ( 7 countries in 5 years). As the Bolsheviks took control of Russia, the same has happened in the U.S. Israel is using our country’s wealth and prestige to further its agenda which is not always in our best interests.The goal of the Zionists is recreate Greater Israel and it will not stop until that goal has been attained.
Israel’s founding mythology narrative-that its Arab neighbors ganged up on them and would not allow it to establish a state of their own, omits the historical fact of the Nakba and the refusal to allow descendants of those ethnically cleansed to return. This is the Original Sin of Israel and must be acknowledged by Zionist before they begin a teach-in of the younger generation who are being enlightened rapidly on college campuses and elsewhere. The lid on the Truth is still there by our compliant Media but alternative info sources abound. If the goal of Zionism in principle and in its interpretation by its early leaders is explained properly, that all of Palestine belongs to the Jewish people and all others are not welcome. Moreover the recreation of biblical Israel ( eretz Israel) includes parts of Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. As long as our ruling elite maintain their fervent committee to this raging monster, it might actually be achieved,
Kudos to Grant Smith ( Director of IRMEP) for his tireless efforts to combat the evils of the Zionist state
The SJP chapter at Chapel Hill is not demonstrating much courage in disinviting Ms. Khalid, one of their strongest voices. Especially when we often see and hear of Palestinians showing brave resistance to the pure evil of Israel’s military occupation of their land and lives. Best for leadership of this chapter to do a post-analysis of what was gained, and lost, by this capitulation. Who did you appease.? Will they reciprocate your kind hearted gesture?
SJP- Chapel Hill: you are dealing with ruthless ideologues and purveyors ofa movement whose goal is to rid Palestine of its native inhabitants and to recreate the biblical Eretz Israel. It means the destruction of nation states which are a threat to Israel’s hegemony with the assistance of the U.S. Time not to be naive but an existentialist whose civilization, culture and land are at risk.
It is illogical to allow Israel to remain a member of the United Nations as it simply ignores all Resolutions which criticize and condemn its criminal behavior. It attacks U.N. agencies who expose its human rights violations. It continues to operate as an apartheid state yet to expose it as such will subject its accusers to condemnation as this article shows. Our government has been hijacked by a criminal, Zionist cabal. What the citizenry of the U,S. must do is to publicize and expose Israel’s harmful influence in our Congress and Executive branch in order to create a populist leader movement strong enough to awaken our Congress to act. How many more wars which are not in our nation’s interest will we fight for this ungrateful state.
I happened to spend several days in Bariloche, Argentina last week and attended a lecture featuring a Mapuche activist who informed us of their tragic past experiences with the Spanish colonizers and subsequent abuses by the Argentine and Chilean government and military. It is encouraging that their movement is gaining traction and are joining forces with the Palestinians. Their goals are similar in seeking land reclamation and a restoration and preservation of their culture. We read with great dismay the plight of the indigenous peoples of these regions and how the colonial powers stole the lands and brutalized and murdered the inhabitants, and to realize that this process is being committed as I write as it has been for the last 6 decades by Israel with help from our own governments. My efforts to seek justice for the Palestinians has been energized.
Last week the L.A. times published an article about the slow pace of reconstruction in Gaza citibg various causes Including the role of Hamas in allegedly diverting funds from reconstruction to such endeavors as tunnel building. In reply, five letters were published in this morning’s edition by Jewish writers who naturally complimented the Times for their “balanced” coverage whereas the one critical of Israel appeared last. Another example of our Zionist controlled media maintaining a pro-Zionist narrative.