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In reply to the discussion: U.S. concerned that Barak is pushing for Israeli attack on Iran [View all]MrBig
(640 posts)36. The Jewish vote and the Pro-Israel vote are two different things
While many Jews are Pro-Israel (which means different things to different people), the Pro-Israel lobby is made up of many more non-Jews because, like you state, Jews simply are not that numerous.
Comments such as this are what helps purport stereotypes and discriminatory beliefs against Jews. You're making a false assumption that Jewish-Americans are catered to based on a single issue that is not exclusive to Jewish-Americans. While you may believe that Jewish-Americans are catered to, as you say, just be aware that this stereotype has been the basis of countless violent acts against Jews for many, many, many years.
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I did Google it and the sites are all BS, just because they are Jewish doesn't make them dual citiz
R Merm
Feb 2012
#19
I have been unable to find any Congress member with any type of dual citizenship.
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2012
#57
"Do you have any idea how many very influential Americans have dual Israeli/American citizenship?"
azurnoir
Feb 2012
#7
No, it's neither a conspiracy nor a secret. It is right out there in the open for everyone to see.
The Stranger
Feb 2012
#45
Look, I don't know how to break this to you, but there are many people lobbying for the U.S. to
The Stranger
Feb 2012
#58
+1. This is, basically, a new version of the "Jewish conspirators control the government" line...
TheWraith
Feb 2012
#61
And yet, you are making it sound as if they control the US government.
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2012
#47
I'm just contrasting the fact that politicians feel free to run racist anti-Asian American ads
mainer
Feb 2012
#42
"Barack" ?? Not even using Obama? Let alone PRESIDENT OBAMA. Now it's down to "Barack" ? nt
cyberpj
Feb 2012
#23
The 'Barak' being referred to in the headline is israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. eom
Purveyor
Feb 2012
#24
Ehud Barak has been in the public spotlight for many years, he is 20 years older than the Prez.
Fortran
Feb 2012
#30
Humbly suggest that if one doesn't know Ehud Barak is, then STFU and do some reading.
Dreamer Tatum
Feb 2012
#31
Maybe Israel should be concerned that Barak is pushing for an attack on Iran.
Comrade Grumpy
Feb 2012
#48