Of course it exists, like many many countries around the world but what makes Israel so different to those other countries? And does it link into the age old tropes that Jews control the world? That's what you have to consider.
Here are a list of countries who use their money to buy influence, lobby in the USA. The list is 4 years old but im sure it hasn't changed much.
The Foreign Influence Explorer's Most Influential Nations by Investment:
1. United Arab Emirates, $14,186,622.39
2. Germany, $12,008,299.34
3. Canada, $11,246,019.69
4. Saudi Arabia, $11,101,041.24
5. Mexico, $6,132,132.81
6. Morocco, $4,052,857.94
7. South Korea, $3,920,616.07
8. Republika Srpska, $2,397,650.00
9. Georgia, $2,358,938.25
10. Azerbaijan, $2,298,339.03
11. Iraq, $1,909,579.42
12. Singapore, $1,855,405.16
13. Turkey, $1,842,614.00
14. Jordan, $1,815,120.00
15. Japan, $1,670,878.33
16. Taiwan, $1,639,835.56
17. India, $1,399,992.00
18. Hong Kong, $1,381,356.10
19. Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, $1,255,355.10
20. China, $1,147,775.71
21. Bahrain, $1,145,789.84
22. Ecuador, $1,112,193.17
23. Palestine, $1,110,769.59
24. Gambia, $1,015,522.19
25. League of Arab States, $1,010,565.00
26. Cyprus, $900,000.00
27. Pakistan, $847,542.81
28. Kuwait, $685,960.81
29. Sri Lanka, $672,457.47
30. Kosovo, $652,055.73
31. Lebanon, $640,730.30
32. Montenegro, $639,352.63
33. Nigeria, $621,250.00
34. Tajikistan, $600,000.00
35. Ukraine, $593,588.62
36. Albania, $561,110.06
37. Tibet, $551,632.00
38. Kazakhstan, $543,780.24
39. Ireland, $451,406.52
40. Russia, $448,000.00
41. Nicaragua, $447,425.00
42. Kosova, $441,579.80
43. Algeria, $420,828.62
44. Cameroon, $400,000.00
45. Qatar, $332,286.06
46. Thailand, $300,000.00
47. Bangladesh, $290,850.06
48. Gabon, $225,000.00
49. Equatorial Guinea, $216,137.08
50. Aruba, $213,500.04
51. Congo Kinsaha Zaire, $205,435.18
52. Iran, $205,000.00
53. Antigua and Barbuda, $199,710.83
54. South Sudan, $184,363.00
55. Somalia, $173,405.36
56. Nagorno Karabakh Republic, $153,241.00
57. Libya, $150,445.53
58. New Zealand, $130,939.84
59. Syria, $125,883.17
60. Kenya, $124,114.05
61. Bermuda, $117,400.00
62. Ghana, $112,858.00
63. Lesotho, $100,000.00
64. Hungary, $90,000.00
65. Venezuela, $68,500.00
66. Liberia, $65,000.00
67. Philippines, $51,220.00
68. Norway, $48,000.00
69. Malaysia, $34,353.00
70. Vietnam, $30,000.00
71. Republic of Somaliland, $22,819.22
72. Palau, $18,500.00
73. Croatia, $18,000.00
74. Luxembourg, $14,900.00
75. Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, $10,000.00
76. Catalonia, $7,800.00
77. Italy, $6,844.84
78. Marshall Islands, $5,736.55
79. Mauritius, $5,604.76
80. Sudan, $5,000.00
81. Micronesia, $4,471.20
82. Laos, $3,790.00
83. Israel, $1,250.00
Free Tool Shows Foreign Money's Influence in the U.S.
Exactly, and those expressed by many in these forums as well. It’s a shame, but the problem is very real.
Sorry i ment outside of foreign investment.
My point still stands, that Israel like many countries around the world lobby the US government on various matters, in their interest, the same can be said for all the others.
Why though is it anything out of the ordinary when its standard practice by every government?
The issue becomes a problem when its used in the context that Jews (read Zionists) control the banks, the media, the governments, the world. Its the age old anti Jew trope that has been around for ages, thanks to the Church, the KGB and the Nazis.
And thats where it fits in to Corbyn and his supporters world view. Corbyn cant change the views he has held his entire life, like I said previously its not that he is pro peace or pro Palestinian, he is simply using that platform to express his opinions and garner support, they are a perfect fit…
This is just not letting up, Tom Watson is using the weekend to wade in on this as well. He is right in my opinion.
Tom Watson: Labour faces ‘eternal shame’ over antisemitism
"Israel gets a free pass and any other country would be vilified for doing what Israel does."
Point out that many countries do far worse without comment or sanction.
"Deflection, projection, whataboutery"
When Israel is uniquely singled out and criticised, you have to wonder what sets it apart from the surrounding countries that escape criticism if not its religion.
Similar to Pallado on the other thread with inclination and party lines of this part of the forum the debate labour are having with anti-Semitism is great, its really fleshing out the term. Also you can't really read on subject without being educated on the Ultra Nationalistic government that Israel is currently represented by.Which effectively enforcing it's own brand Apartheid. It may be messy for Labour but often these subjects are.
For me this is proper politics, no matter the subject matter or emotions, continuing developing dialogue has to be maintained.
I May have to unsubscribe to news feed unless I can pick my topics?
It's what I said in another thread, he seems to be the only senior member taking a pragmatic approach and showing actual signs of leadership.
From what I’ve seen so far, beyond this particular topic, I think you are absolutely right.
I don't agree with all his political thoughts, but what politician would we anyway, but he comes across as the leader they should have in place.
We can only hope that this debacle triggers a leadership contest, but I fear Corbyn would still win that with the current format.