[lbo-talk] Double Standard: Israel and Saudi Arabia

Luke Weiger lweiger at umich.edu
Mon Jul 12 12:45:21 PDT 2004


----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Henwood" <dhenwood at panix.com>


> But who ever speaks of "Israeli money"? It's always "Jewish money" if
> its anything.

Well, there's also "pro-Israeli lobby" (e.g. AIPAC) or "Israel's amen corner" (i.e. Capital Hill). Of course, it complicates matters that plenty of folks do lobby on behalf of Israel, and that such lobbying might be effectual.


> "Good workmen never quarrel with their tools...." - Byron, Don Juan

No point in cursing the hammer while you pound the nail. But if it's a shitty hammer, demand better from the blacksmith next time 'round. And/or tell your friends to go to a different blacksmith etc.

-- Luke



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