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New book: Arab lobby rules America
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 26.08.10, 23:57
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31. That explains a lot
Christopher ,   Boston, MASS   (08.27.10)
With post-power positions and plenty of money available, it explains why BHO, his House Jews and both Clintons are so adamantly opposed to the continued survival of Israel. Look at Jimbo Carter for example: the bulk of the costs for his library and almost all his living expenses come from the Saudis. He fought for years to keep that truth private
32. Not so significant
Gazan ,   Canada   (08.27.10)
Thing is, if this "Arab lobby" is run by the Saudis, then officials don't really need to do much to make themselves "marketable" to it. At least not very much when it comes to Israel/Palestine policies. As for Iran, the Saudis and the Americans already see eye to eye on that issue anyway.
33. OIL CONTROLS WASHINGTON & THE ARAB LOBBY CONTROLS OIL!!!!!!!
so OBVIOUS   (08.27.10)
34. State DEPT. is the most corrupt! They get tons of envelopes
James   (08.27.10)
under the table.
35. Who need lobby when having OIL? But we OWN GOD !
tom ,   tel aviv   (08.27.10)
36. Obama, the Arab Lobby's front man in the White House!
Jeff ,   Arlington, VA USA   (08.27.10)
37. And the"esteemed" expert works for whom?
Sean ,   Montreal, Quebec   (08.27.10)
38. This is actually started during the Carter administration.
Ari ,   USA   (08.27.10)
The Saudis have been using oil money to acquire the US since the Carter administration. The Saudis financially bailed out Carter and his peanut farm, from of bankruptcy. They currently finance a good portion of his "humanitarian" work. They bought him, and he owes them. He is indeed, the "hired liar." It has been that way with every administration since. Including Clinton. His presidential library is but one example. Presidential Library funding donations of 1 million dollars, or more, seems to be a popular pay-off. During the Reagan administration, the gates were opened to Saudi acquisition of US assets. The only condition was that the purchases and what the Saudis owned were to be kept secret. Research it, and you will find tthe Saudis own more than big corporations and politcians in the US. They now own strategic assets- and a US President. . A book by Hoag Levin came out documenting what the Saudis were up to, why, what they were buying and the US politicians involved. This Book was called "Arab Reach". Buy a copy of that one, too.
39. #7_How silly you are dear (or poor) Sami
Guido ,   Milano Italy   (08.27.10)
Of course the author of this study is not Mahmoud Mohamed... Mahmoud Mohamed would have written a different book, there are already so many Mahmouds Mohamed writing all kind of questionable books (although they might be called Bjorn or Olaf or Ken). Read them if you want to sustain blindly your own thesis instead of learning the truth.
40. Don't forgot to read his seminal book..
Sean ,   Montreal, Quebec   (08.27.10)
..THE ELDERS OF UMMA.
41. Jewish lobby far stronger but Arabs gain ground quickly now
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, Texas   (08.27.10)
Both lobbies use money and job offers to control Congress since Jews are only 1.6% of population and Muslims about 1%. The playing field just changed with corporations now able to give campaign money and Arab's new ties to Hispanic groups which are 16% of population and growing fast. This is a greater danger to Israel support in US than many realize since 8% of Congress Jewish but have large block of Hispanic voters in their districts, in Cal., Florida and New York. Saudi money with drug money and Hispanic votes could shift the balance of power in Congress in the next decade, if Jewish candidates lose the Black vote(14%) also then US support for Israel could be drastically lowered.
42. Know what I’d do if I were a rich American citizen?
rom ,   israel   (08.27.10)
I would, as soon as possible, initiate a strong movement dedicated to the IMPEACHMENT of the latter-day Manchurian candidate, Barak Hussein Obama, for high treason.
43. Not even worth commenting on
Muayyad ,   Palestine   (08.27.10)
44. Prediction : The Collapse of America
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (08.27.10)
Power is money - you can buy anything with money - even integrity. Ayn Rand : "Money is the root of all evil."
45. re 42: on what grounds? putting US goals over Israel's?
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, Texas   (08.27.10)
Obama has 43% support with Republicans at 23% and Congress at 11%. Hispanics are 16% of population with Blacks at 15% and Asians at 6%, add to that Liberal whites at 15%, while Jewish voters are at 1.6% and Muslims at .9%. Also with the law changes that companies can give unlimited campaign money, that gives the Saudi/Arabs a lot more influence and likely to weaken the Jewish lobby over time. Then there is the closer ties between Hispanics and Muslims in the last year that could farther weaken Jewish influence in years to come.
46. Absolute BS. The Saudis can't even get fully equipped F15s.
WikiMiki   (08.27.10)
47. to number 46
Moshe ,   Beit Shemesh   (08.27.10)
HELLO - 16 of the 19 terrorists from 9/11 were Saudis !!!! the "chop-chop kingdom' has an horrible human rights with human rights abuses similar to those practiced by their Arab/Muslim brethren in Iraq and other countires - THEY ARE LUCKY THEY DIDN'T GET INVADED. The US has invaded countries for much much less. And you write about fully-equipped F-15s
48. #4 #5 #7 #17 #22 face facts
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (08.27.10)
Have you ever heard of one Jim Baker? Would you say he was an influential politician? And you must know that he is a senior partner at Baker Botts, a very very expensive law firm? Look up their website. And did you know that Baker Botts is the legal representative of the Saudi government in the US? Can you connect the dots?
49. Soon Ameriaca will have green flag.
Daniel ,   Israel   (08.27.10)
Idot votors; pay for your mistakes!
50. no 41
hebrew prophet ,   israel   (08.27.10)
Saudi Wahabi and Hispanic drug money from the poppy fields of Swat ,south Waziristan ,leftist looney narcotics money from Colombia,Vene zuela ,Mexico,the Caribbean ,tell us more please Bloodyscott and why the US drug enforcement agencies are losing this battle ?
51. no .47
hebrew prophet ,   israel   (08.27.10)
When the oil runs it ,in less than twenty years what will the Saudi/Wahabi,s give to the civilised world ,probably sheep ,camels and suicide bombers at discount prices ,hahahahahahaha.
52. This is just ridiculous
Gisele ,   Beirut   (08.27.10)
If this lobby is strong why did it not do anything for the palestinian cause so far . 60 plus years of occupation and most the westbank and gaza have been swallowd up by israel there is hardly anything left to have a Palestinian state . what a piece of BULL ..
53. Harold #22
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (08.27.10)
Just investigate where do the ex US presidents gets the millions of dollars of funding for their presidential libraries? Check Ronald Regan, Papa and Son Bushes, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and you will see. They all receive huge sums from the Arab rulers and their representatives in cash and other favors. It is not a secret. When Prince Bandar was the Ambassador he used to schlep many senators and representatives to his Aspen Colorado retreat in his private jet. Nobody knows what kind of gifts and favors were exchanged in these week end getaways.
54. #52
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (08.27.10)
Let me explain. Everyone knows that the issue is not building a new Arab state alongside Israel. If it was, there would have been peace since 1948 when Judea and Samaria were ruled by Arabs, or even in 1993 when Rabin offered Arafat everything and Arafat responded with bus bombings. For the Saudis, the issue is liberation of Wakf, which means genocide of the Jews. America is not into genocide, so the anti-Israeli forces have to be a bit more subtle: delegitimization of Israel's right to exist while militarily weakening Israel. When Israel is weak enough, the Arabs will murder the Jews and the Americans will plead their innocence.
55. # 52_It is more than ridiculous, Giselle, it's disgusting
Guido ,   Milano Italy   (08.27.10)
Naive Giselle, in spite their continous bla bla bla all other arabs - no exception, ALL - despise palestinians, they use them for their own purposes. Palestinans live shamelessly on charity, European's, American's, even Israeli charity. But no material help whatsoever from thei arab brethrerns.
56. Gisele from Beirut
JUDAH THE LION   (08.27.10)
Israel is not occupied land.It is the land of the JEWS for thousands of years.Check your koran if you are Muslim,and if you are Christian read the bible. What a piece of rubbish Israel occupied land by the JEWS.
57. 4 David Cohen
Rosie   (08.27.10)
He laughs best who laughs last.
58. no foot soldiers? What is CAIR??
William ,   Israel   (08.28.10)
59. #54 - WB not ruled by Arabs since 15th century
William ,   Israel   (08.28.10)
The Turks are not Arabs. This is why Arabs turn their argument to "Muslim Waqf" land yet some still claim Israel as Arab lands. Some still claim Andalusia as Arab lands too.
60. #52 - Gaza, WB swallowed up by Israel??
William ,   Israel   (08.28.10)
What Hizbullah-issued map are you looking at? Gaza has NO Israelis inside and the land with existing settlements is only 13% of West Bank land, to be reduced to 3% and swapped for other land, in a peace deal. If Israel "swallowed" land, it must be in your dreams because facts on the ground show differently, including the wild night life of Ramallah and growing WB economy.
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