AIPAC and the American right

[reprehensor]

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Aijaz Ahmad traces the power of AIPAC to the "Reagan Revolution"

The American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is currently holding its annual policy conference in Washington, where not only the Israeli prime minister but also all three main US presidential candidates and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are speaking.

AIPAC has developed a strong relationship with Republicans, as well as conservative Christians, since the years of the "Reagan Revolution." Senator and presumptive Republican nominee John McCain opened the conference, while Democratic senators Clinton and Obama will be closing on Wednesday in a joint session.

AIPAC has over 100,000 members and an operating annual budget which now soars above $100 million dollars. Over 7,000 of these members are attending the conference, and AIPAC has scheduled over 500 meetings with members of Congress to do their lobbying work on behalf of Israel.

[Maineman]

1. I see Obama is pandering to them. That is no change!

Obama is talking tough and declaring unwavering support for Israel. Great! (sarcasm) Is he another who will ignore Israel's past, that is, how they acquired their current land and pushed many Arabs off. Is he another who will ignore Israel's ongoing abuse of Palestinians. I suggest that Jews, having been abused by Nazis, learned how to abuse. For some decades now, Jews have been the abusers. The US government supports and defends them, and sends Israel lots of money, right?

When is the US going to stop being run by Israel?