It's a somewhat different take on the same subject.

If it can be winnowed of the anti-Jewish-conspiracy/elders of Zion hysteria, I think that the influence of the pro-Israel lobby is a useful, interesting discussion. But that lobby is probably no more influential concerning it's special interest than the NRA is for 2nd Amendment and the various abortion rights groups for their agenda. I am very much in favor of "special interest groups" -- I think they are the essence of democracy. As long as we know about them. I am not favorably disposed to secret cabals.

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