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Publisher: Lawrence Hill Books
ISBN13: 9781556524820
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The first book to speak out against the pervasive influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on American politics, policy, and institutions resonates today as never before. With careful documentation and specific case histories, former congressman Paul Findley demonstrates how the Israel lobby helps to shape important aspects of U.S. foreign policy and influences congressional, senatorial, and even presidential elections. Described are the undue influence AIPAC exerts in the Senate and the House and the pressure AIPAC brings to bear on university professors and journalists who seem too sympathetic to Arab and Islamic states and too critical of Israel and its policies. Along with many longtime outspoken critics, new voices speaking out include former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. Representative Cynthia McKinney, Senator Robert Byrd, prominent Arab-American Dr. Ziad Asali, Rabbi Michael Lerner, and journalist Charles Reese. In addition, the lack of open debate among politicians with regard to the U.S. policy in the Middle East is lamented, and AIPAC is blamed in part for this censorship. Connections are drawn between America's unconditional support of Israel and the raging anti-American passions around the world-and ultimately the tragic events of 9/11.
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| Excellent and enjoyable read |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Best thing about this book is that Findley was in the congress so he (and his colleagues) experienced lobby pressure first hand. Secondly he just presented the situations and concluded how Israel Lobby (more specifically AIPAC) has been putting pressure on US Foreign Policy and molding it in their favor which works for Israel citizens put makes US citizens more volatile to terrorism (point presented very nicely by Micheal Scheuer as well). As evident in recent issue over Human Right violation by both Israel and Hamas in Gaza where US keeps vetoeing the report from Goldstone. And now out of 30 countries have voted in favor of the report while US and 5 other European countries have vetoed.
This book covers the people who actually stood up against Israel lobby and criticize Israel's policy against Palestine, had to face so much problems/heat from AIPAC/pro israel lobbies.
Few new things that i learned from this book is that US and Israel allow each other's military to get educated/trained in each other's countries. US trainees are not allowed to enter certain areas in Israel yet Israeli trainees have all the freedom to enter even the high profile areas. On one occassion when US Defense Minister couldn't find the ammunition Israel requested, Israel in turn told the defense minister the exact location of those ammunition which were in Hawaii and the total number in stock. Other issue is that Israel spies in congress have been caught spying on US's high profile documents and handing them over to Israel Embassy.
Another thing is how Jews/Pro Israelis, who also criticize Israel, they are labeled traitors and loose votes and face the heat. Also learn in this book, how our Tax dollars are spent on Israel as AID. Now this was something quite interesting because just last year when the whole world was crying recession, Israel got $3 billion in AID from US (some other financial support also from lobbies/military assistance). Why this much of Tax Payers money was used in AID while in our own country we had so many people on the streets due to foreclosures, unemployment etc.? Shouldn't the leaders be helping the people of our own country first before helping others?
My thought about anti semitism is that if someone criticizes someone doesn't mean they are anti semite or anti US. We all are realizing now that something is not and we share openly our thoughts. I think Anti Semite/Anti Israel is over used and people need to realize that Paul Findley (or many other authors) are not Anti semite or anti israel. They are pro US and cannot stand someone abusing their country. It is about time that US treat Israel as another country rather than special where US keeps hiding Israel's 'mistakes'. Public is not stupid. Real men and women accept their mistakes and try to correct themselves. Rather not keep denying the responsibility of their actions.
If you want to find out more, I highly recommend this book. Definitely worth a read. Also below are some of the books every American and Canadian Citizen should read. And see how we are being kept in the dark and how our hard earned tax dollars are sent to Israel. Amazing read, great investment. Go for it.
Recommended Books/Material
Imperial Hubris: Why the West is Losing the War on Terror
Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid
Youtube videos every North American Citizen should watch:
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Greta Van Susteren James Traficant
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| Americans need to know the truth |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I recommend the reading of this book.
I think it is just about time that people start speaking about the subject that has been banned for so many years.
The American people need to take back the control of this great Country.
Wake up Americans; now there is a lot of books on the same subject that enlighten, illuminate, educate and take the blindfold out of the eyes of the people of this our marvellous Country The United States of America.
Do not let a small group of parasites blead our Country alive for their own selfish benefit.
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| It takes daring to read this! |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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Written by a former congressman, this book is a massive compendium detailing the enormous influence of the Israeli Lobby in the USA. Released for a third time with an update all the way to the turn of the millennium, this is definitely the authoritative study of the working of American politics, and the ease with each the US political system can be manipulated by another country. I have only read the second edition, and actually am seriously considering getting the third just to see what Findley has added to the book - it's been almost a decade and a half since the second edition, so this update is long overdue. The book is very well-written, and very engaging as the picture unfolds like a detective story, chapter by chapter. The issues discussed are very relevant, examining the influence of a foreign country in every aspect of American life: in Congress and the White House, in the press, in the universities and churches, and throughout America. It reads like a who's who in politics and society, with quotations and interviews with everyone of relevance, even including many prominent American Jews who dare to speak out against the Israeli lobby and reject having to toe the lobby line. From the start, the author makes a sharp distinction between being pro-Israel (as he defines himself) and being "pro-Israel-right-or-wrong", as "They Dare to Speak Out" appears to categorize the Zionist lobby. It is definitely an influential book and highly recommended reading.
In all fairness, I did not give it 5 stars for one reason: the book left me quite depressed about the state of affairs of this nation, and I didn't like the impression it inadvertently paints of an all-powerful lobby. For one thing, as "They Dare to Speak Out" points out repeatedly, a large part of the Lobby's influence is psychological, yet the whole book tends to reinforce that "almighty lobby" image, which means the book is self-defeating, in a way. Perhaps the 3rd edition did something about it. In any case, if you haven't read any of the earlier editions, it is worth to just buy it and take a look. You might feel overwhelmed, but you will learn a lot of important things, too.
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| Extreme Eye Opener |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This book comes from a qualified credible source and is very educational. It not only speaks of AIPAC, but also of various pressures, and intimidation tactics in politics, media, academia, used by pro-Israel groups and right wing fundamentals in support of such. Findley also writes about the left democratic Christians who oppose the pro-Israel lobby, and of those founding Zionists (Nahum Goldmann) and Anti-Zionists that spoke out against Israel's treatment of Palestinians and Arabs rights. I found this book to be a significant piece of the U.S./world puzzle. And this is coming from a Jew critical of Israel policies and supporter of justice and human rights of all peoples. Highly recommended.
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| FINDLEY AMONG FIRST TO SPEAK ABOUT BRINGING AMERICA BACK |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Findley, a pure PRO-AMERICAN is one of the rare congressman with a backbone who,... puts America first. He was and is the pioneer of bringing attention to Americas getting off course with a spineless and cowardly Legislature - especially today. I feel Findley's courageous and 'making America' aware of the cancer within it book should be read and taken VERY seriously. Outstanding and other A+ scholarly works on this topic are: Jimmy Carter's: Palestine:Peace Not Apartheid; ans most recent is "The Israel Lobby," by Mearshiemer and Walt. These are also excellent objective reads that bring true clarity to what's really going on today.
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