> Your hypothesis needs to be substantiated with some form of evidence that
> shows the ability of the Empire to stop Israel when the Empire believes
that
> Israel is beginning to act against its interests. Take Bush's announcment
> today that Israel must halt its offensive. Did Israel listen? hell no!!!
> Sharon told Bush to go to hell and the offensive continues. Sharon knows
> that Bush will tow the Israeli line and that Bush has little wiggle room
or
> independence in forming US FP towards Israel.
You say Israel has bought US foreign policy with money. Do you think Arab-American groups - backed by, say, Saudi Arabia - could buy US foreign policy with more money? Or is there something uniquely influential about Israel and the Jews?
Seth