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[–] 3 points 4 months ago* (3 children)

I think you're underestimating the extent to which if the US establishment decides AIPAC is a problem for its own interests they can destroy its influence overnight. Especially with weakened democratic norms and checks and balances, no group, no matter how well connected can be safe from an unhinged executive acting in the name of "saving the country". If AIPAC becomes a problem to them, if it no longer serves them, they will deal with it. Similar to how whoever doesn't play nice with Putin meets various kinds of windows.

It is not an accident that a part of the MAGAsphere has already pivoted against Israel. And remember that the fascists have no actual solutions to anything, just an infinite progression of "purification". They would have zero qualms about going full antisemite within the US if it suited them. And when that time comes, the Zionists will experience the actual difference between antisemitism and antizionism in practice.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

    Not underestimating that at all, I just think it's going to take a LOT for the administration to get there. AIPAC's influence and money have a massive effect on US elections. There's a reason both parties are so friendly to them even when public opinion is decidedly against Israel.

    Money is votes in US elections. I sincerely doubt that the current administration is going to end Citizens United just to shut out Israel.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    There’s a reason both parties are so friendly to them

    Because AIPAC's policy aligns with the military-industrial complex. Funding Israel funds Boeing, Lockheed, Raytheon, etc, whom funds their campaigns.

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