Why are Americans forced to support Israel?

Question

We Amercans pay 1/3 of our tax dollars to a wealthy state of Israel, so they can terrorize Palestinians and other Arab countries in the Middle East, and not occupy but STEAL more and more land for free. We can use all that tax money to solve problems here in America like social security, health care etc.. Why are we forced to support a country that many of us don't want to support? I think because our government acts like a communist one and many are Jewish members that are in the government. Just look at Senator Lieberman and Clinton both want to regulate people and control them by force. Congress doesn't do anything for people, they take bribe money and ratify a bill to increase their salary when they don't even do anything to help Americans. The war in Iraq was Bull Sh**, it was only to make sure Israel got its revenge by killing starving children that die everyday in Iraq, while Israel dances the Torah around our tax dollars. Here's a video to see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXkLurrWl_k

Of course we are forced to support Israel people!!! Why when we do our taxes it doesn't have a check mark to say we don't want our money going there?

You can claim that I'm Anti semitic, but I have the freedom of speech which is my opinion!!. What about our governement, aren't they anti Arab, they only attack Arab states. Why don't they attack Israel when Israel committs war crimes?

Why is it the right thing to do as to Support Israel? What do we Amercans get in return,except for more enemies and more hatred towards our country. 9-11 I think would of never happened if we didn't aid Israel.

Like the Amercan Israel Public affairs is going to scare me. What are they going to do sue me?, take my property away? Just because I have the right to speak my opinion. They can kiss my ***!!, and they can burn in HELL if they want.

Consipracy, Conspiracy lady. They just found out Iran doesn't produce nuclear energy anmore, where have you been? Were you in another Planet or are you just an Israel supporter? And what has Israel done for you? Are they helping you when you need help?

Oh yeah David, now I'm anti American? Where did you get that false claim? Where in my question does it say I'm anti American? You're off to the bible study? Is it the Old Testament? Are you really Christian or are you just a fake one who really Jewish? Hasn't Israel destroyed Christians regions in Palestines, so you support that? And destroy Christian churches in Lebanon? And guess who payed for rebuilding new Christian Churches in Lebanan? That's right Arabs in the middle east. And Israel didn't spend 1 cent to help rebuild churches.

If you have so much sympathy for Israel then move their. Or join the Israeli army if you want be my guest, who's stopping you. Put your life on the line to support Israel. That's what they want you to do. Soon they will call Amerca to die for Israel if there is a ww3.

Oh yeah Alchohol is that your name? We spend more money on Arab countries? That's because we spend that money so we they can build oilers and Bush and his people can rich when they get oil to sell to us. We spend billions to Arab states because we destroy them because of our stupid wars remember!!!

Really Cindy, the Bible says to help Israel? Well it must be the wrong bible you're reading or something. Palestine has the right to defend itself. Yes Palestine you know the land that Jesus Christ walked on? What business is it ours to change other people's way of life? The reasons why Christians are being treated bad in the middle east is because of six letters ISRAEL. Yeah you're right Cindy, are country has been blessed for supporting Israel. Remeber 9-11, 3,000 people died, yeah so much blessings.

Full moon? that's all a myth, there's a book on that it's called myths lies and downright stupidity, it's by John Stossel you can read about it and learn about that full moon crap. Jews don't control the world? that's a laugher!!!!, When I finished college and I was looking for a job, my name sounded Jewish to some recruiter and he asked me if I were Jewish. He didn't find me a job when I told him I was not Jewish. So yeah they do control the job market and that's just part of the world control. They control the oil industry, hollywood, etc................ So I don't know what you mean by they don't control the world.

Is that so Barry? Exactly what I mean, a small country with lots of money, isn't that called wealth? Are you that ignorant?

If you have two eyes, just look at the video and see a lot of money. Most of the oil producers are in the middle east but the disributors who make 10 times more profit are Jewish. So what's you're point.

I respect your opinion Barry, but I don't agree with many things you have to say. There is nothing that I can do or people can do to make change because I don't have money and power, and I don't worship money, I worship God and my prophet Jesus.

I think you're bs pc whatever ur name is. What do you mean the war in Iraq wasn't b.s. So why are we still there. Terrorists don't exist in Iraq before we invaded. I never said anything about Afghanistan so where did you come with that bs. I think you're an Israeli supporter because only an Israeli supporter would come up with lies and cheats to get what you want. Yes it is stealing land by force what Israel does. Nuclear weapons wouldn't be a problem if Israel never existed. So how did the Iraq war benifit us, I thought our goal was to get Bin Laden but apprently he must be hiding in Iraq according to what you mean. Unless You're that stupid to believe that Bin Laden is hiding in Iraq. I say screw Israel and all its hate that has brought forward to the USA. I think your opinion is bs and so is Israel and it's brainwashed supporters.

Answer 1

Your thoughts are faulty. They are inaccurate and full of personal bias.

We are not forced to support Israel. We do it because it is the right thing to do.

God Bless America.

Answer 2

In the Bible is says if we bless Israel we will be blessed. I believe God's blessed our nation because of our support to them. I also noticed those who come against Israel in past were destroyed. The Palestinians want to destroy Israel. Israel has the right to defend it's self. Also The Leader of Iran made mention in destroying Israel. The State of Israel is the only Democratic state in the Arab nation where The people have freedom like us. The other Arab nations are controlled by Islamic Leadership in which their people do not have the freedom of Speech. In the Islamic nations, Christians are being persecuted for their faith. Israel is on our side to fight the war on Terror. I Thank Israel for freedom in their country.

Answer 3

I think you will find that there are more Jews in New York than in Israel use that again in other states and you will have an idea of the political pull these people have in spite of US being in practice one of the most anti-Semitic countries in the world. This is not an anti-American or anti-Jewish comment. it is the truth.

I actually have a lot of sympathy for Israel and am mindful of the work US put in to destroy the Mandate and discredit the British in Palestine. I get little satisfaction in suggesting that chickens have come home to roost on this one

Answer 4

You are not forced to do anything.

If you don't like the way money is budgeted, elect representatives that will do things differently.

If you don't like our foreign policy, elect an executive branch to set a policy you prefer.

If your folks lost previous elections, then don't say you are forced to do something, when you are just participating in the system. Resolve to do better next time.

BTW, while it may be better off then its immediate neighbors economically, I wouldn't call Israel "wealthy". It is about the same size as New Jersey, with a smaller population IIRC. How wealthy can it be in relative terms to the whole world?

If you want to know why our foreign policy looks favorably on Israel, it is because they are a staunch ally. Unlike some of their regional neighbors, they do their best to be active and positive players in the world's economy, and they are not committed to wiping anyone's country off the map.

Those are generally behaviors that the United States, even long before there was an Israel, considers worthy of assisting and having on our side.

Places besides Israel, like UAE show that kind of behavior in the region, and they benefit from our largesses too. I don't think their economy is as diverse, nor their government as democratic as Israel's, but their is no denying that we treat them pretty well in the foreign policy area.

So, the solution for the Middle East players who want more from the US is clear - become productive players in the world economy instead of destructive - add something positive, whatever it his, however humble it might be at the start, and the US will reward the efforts.

Most of the region seems to have decided that those reasonable conditions on US support are not worth it. Some have. So be it.

I think Americans as a whole are forgiving people - we stand by ready to make friends with anyone who wants to be friends with us by action and by deed.

So, work to persuade those who want our foreign aid that they should behave in the ways that those who already get it act, and their chances will go up quickly.

Personally, I think that is a tough row to hoe in those places, but if you think it is a worthy outcome, then surely you don't mind the tough hoeing.

Edit -

The consensus above seems to be that you are ignorant, not me.

Perhaps you can explain what you mean by "a lot" of money and put it in terms of the entire world. Even in the region, Israel is only average. Look at the oil wealth of some of its nearby neighbors. Israel is more diverse economically then the oil countries, to be sure, but that is because until the rest of the world stops buying oil, those countries don't need to be diverse economies to be successful. But so what?

More to the point, why don' t you address your response to me in terms that I raised - that you are blaming a foreign policy you don't approve of, whatever it happens to be, on forces other then you and others who feel the same way failing to elect people who will implement what you want.

The solution is simple.

Get people who see it your way elected.

That you can't do that shows you are not able top persuade enough people you are worth supporting. You have the right to try, of course. But in a democracy, all you can do is get representatives elected that support your position.

Don't blame your failure to do that on anyone other then yourself. After all, for better or worse, the Religious Far Right recognized decades ago that if they could sustain an effort of electing people to low positions like school boards across America, some of those would get elected to the next higher position and so on and eventually they would have a pool of candidates to draw on for higher offices where domestic and foreign policy are issues to be considered.

That worked very well for them, whether you agree with their politics or not, it is a better blueprint to follow then ranting here and expecting anything to change.

If you won't out your action where your mouth is, as I mentioned at the end of my first answer, then no one is paying attention to you.

But there is lots of good advice to you in my post and others here if yo care to look closely, even if providing it is counter to our opinions.

That is what I meant by Americans being quick to forgive :)

Good luck! Keep me in touch how your campaign goes by email every now and then!

Answer 5

While I feel that we should be on Israel's side I feel we back them far more than we should.
As for the Palestinians using terror do not forget how the land was taken.
What needs to be done is to have Israel shrink back to the size it was in 1948 and turn the remaining land over to the Palestinians.
Of course there is still the issue of Jerusalem, and I don't know what to do about that issue.

Answer 6

We are also 'forced' to support Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Columbia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Afghanistan, Uganda, The Palestinian Authority, and many others.
I enjoy how you complain solely about Israel.

Answer 7

Its not about oil.
Its not specifically about Israel.


Israel is the only non-islamic democratic state in the middle east...and attempts to destroy it will mean harm & destruction for the west.

Nuking/destroying israel will cause nuclear war (WWIII).

Answer 8

Your figures are way off. Why are you so worried about the 3.3 billion in loans and grants we let Israel have when we give Muslim countries over 10 billion in cash every year then they turn around and buy arms and explosives and stab us in the back with them?

If you're saying that the US only has 9.9 billion in tax money then how do we give over 10 billion to the Muslim countries?

Answer 9

Why does the full moon bring out all the wacky conspiracy-theory people?

Just for the record, Jews do not control the world.


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Answer 10

How about this scenario.... we don't support Israel and an Arab country attacks Israel and starts WW III. In case you haven't figured it out, Israel would not hesitate to launch a nuclear strike to defend it's self. We stand by them to prevent that strike. Be patient because Iran WILL succeed in developing it's nuclear ability and the 1st country they take out will be Israel.

Answer 11

So you are a flag burning anti-semite who hates America, the troops, the honorable President Bush, the pledge of allegiance, country music, 4th of July barbecues, American Idol, and hot dogs served with ice cold beer at the annual company softball game. America!!! Love it or Leave it Sir!!!
I will not stand by and let you desecrate old red, white, and blue, with your yellow talk. God bless America and any other countries we decide to prop up and bless with American values. (as long as they learn to talk normal like the rest of us). Don't get me wrong chief I'm no bigot. I just think everybody is better off stickin to their own kind if you know what I mean. Well gotta go now. I'm off to Bible study now so we can teach those that come from backward nations about tolerance and respect for God's gift to the deserving and the lucky that is also commonly known as American citizenship. (Sarcastically written to express my anger at those narrow minded hypocrits who call themselves patriots).