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Submitted by Scarlett, Mar 21, 2007 16:00

Soros is finally voicing what many people I know have been saying quietly for some time now. AIPAC knows that it is the truth. Congress knows that it is the truth. Everyone in the world knows that it is the truth except apparently for the citizens of the United States.

I have no problem with AIPAC's views being represented and heard in D.C. What I very much dislike about AIPAC is how they bully people into supporting their agenda with threats of organized campaigns to get rid of non-complying Congress members come election time. Anyone who says that they don't do that is flat out lying. There is a line between passionately advocating for your cause and intimidating and blackmailing (using campaign contributions as the primary means) people of BOTH parties to always support your position. AIPAC has clearly crossed that line. They aren't the only ones (corporate entities have way too much influence as well, though they mainly resort to bribery to get what they want), but as far as foreign policy goes -- they are the biggest player. Why do you think the Dems recently removed language from the Iraq war bill that referenced Bush needing congressional approval to launch a war with Iran? Because, in their own words, they were worried about the effect that would have on the state of Israel.

That should scare people. Yes, Israel is our ally -- although, with the permanent bases we are going to establish in Iraq, they become less valuable to us b/c we will have our own presence in the mid-East from which to launch future attacks. But no true AMERICAN PATRIOT should ever make decisions based on the welfare of a foreign entity -- especially not when supporting them causes harm to the United States. I can't even believe that this would be controversial.

Where are all those people who want to ban flag burning? Trust me, allowing a foreign entity to control our foriegn policy is way more dangerous for America than burning the flag. Maybe if we paint the Constitution red, white and blue someone will finally care that Bush is destroying it.

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Obviously Obama fans have no idea what his position in support of Israel is. Even if they did, they'd explain it... [MORE]	bryen	Feb 10, 2008 09:21
Obama should listen to Soros because more than half the country agrees with what Soros has to say. Hamas is... [MORE]	Martin	Jan 4, 2008 22:13
Over hundred years UK/USA/Germany/France wanted control of Middle East oil. I wish America would call Israel as a state of... [MORE]	jojo	Jan 4, 2008 14:03
essy for him so say. but he doesnt live in Israel. maybe he should move over there, so that a... [MORE]	emeka	Jan 4, 2008 13:38
OBama and Hillary are riding the same AIPAC gravy trail and are not about to kill the golden goose ~... [MORE]	Allen L Roland	Apr 3, 2007 01:14
Will the name of Al Gore's ride be "Occidental"? Gore claims to have been worried about the climate for 40... [MORE]	jenny	Feb 24, 2008 00:50
Of course Soros is right. We in Europe have for very long been amazed at how the Israeli tail wags... [MORE]	J Simpson	Apr 2, 2007 12:27
Here we are in the midst of a struggle for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in... [MORE]	Hunter Watson	Mar 28, 2007 16:07
I agree and wish more people would shed light on it. [MORE]	O'Hara	Mar 23, 2007 18:54
all american political leaders know that Soros has said the Truth, the Whole Truth and nothing but the Truth.well done... [MORE]	aitezazuddin ahmed	Apr 2, 2007 12:37
The past few months I have been seeing more and more discussion about the influence of AIPAC on American foreign... [MORE]	Lauren	Mar 22, 2007 19:58
Mr. Chomsky has been called an "anti Semite" for his remarks criticising a militarist Israel that finds secular Israeli's critical... [MORE]	warren leming	Mar 22, 2007 13:04
I am 100% committed to the existence and protection of Israel, but no nation should get the "Golden Child" status... [MORE]	coppermountaincrow	Mar 22, 2007 09:55
Negotiating with Hamas is the only answer. They were elected by the Palestinian people. Not negotiating with Hamas is like... [MORE]	Mr. Doug	Mar 22, 2007 09:05
Oh well, this is America, and when it comes to anything like speaking truthfully about Israeli policies, everyone duck for... [MORE]	deborah	Mar 22, 2007 00:08
Thanks for the article by Eli Lake, March 21st, "Obama Rebuff's Soros". Please continue to educate Americans about George Soros,... [MORE]	E.J. Singer	Mar 21, 2007 19:25
At last someone with courage. 100% with you George (Soros). [MORE]	Ed	Mar 21, 2007 17:22
Soros is finally voicing what many people I know have been saying quietly for some time now. AIPAC knows that...	Scarlett	Mar 21, 2007 16:00
Too bad....My hopes for a presidential candidate that might actually make a difference have been dashed by Obama's unwillingness to... [MORE]	christine tackley	Mar 22, 2007 16:03
Soros is right that AIPAC should basically be ignored. AIPAC is a horrible group that undermines Israel and acts similarly... [MORE]	davefromqueens	Mar 21, 2007 15:57
It would have been helpful if the article had pointed out that Mr. Soros was a Hungarian-born Jew who escaped... [MORE]	john s	Mar 21, 2007 14:25
As a serious Democrat, Obama's rebuff of George Soros, the most honest figure on the political scene, is a rebuff... [MORE]	Frank Jackson	Mar 21, 2007 14:25
I am a serious democrat also and I support Israel in general. I love Obama so much! After living there,... [MORE]	Abbie	Mar 3, 2008 17:57

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