They dare to speak out : people and institutions confront Israel's lobby / Paul Findley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Findley, Paul, 1921-2019.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

Jews--United States--Politics and government.

Jews.

United States.

Politics and government.

Zionists--Political activity--United States.

Zionists.

Zionists--Political activity.

Arab-Israeli conflict.

United States--Foreign relations--Israel.

International relations.

Israel.

Israel--Foreign relations--United States.

Physical Description:

xii, 404 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Ill. : Lawrence Hill Books, [2003]

Summary:

The first book to speak out against the pervasive influence of AIPAC (American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee) on American politics, policy, and institutions resonates today as never before. With careful documentation and specific case histories, Findley demonstrates how the Israel lobby helps to shape important aspects of U.S. foreign policy and influences congressional, senatorial, and even presidential elections. He describes the stranglehold AIPAC exerts in the House and the Senate and the undue pressure the lobby brings to bear on university professors and journalists. This completely updated edition includes details on the current administration and brings together all the new voices speaking out, including former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. Representative Cynthia McKinney, Senator Robert Byrd, prominent Arab American Dr. Ziad Asali, Rabbi Michael Lerner, and journalist Charley Reese. Findley laments the lack of open debate among politicians with regard to U.S. policy in the Middle East and blames AIPAC. He also draws connections between America's unconditional support of Israel and raging anti-American passions around the world -- and ultimately the tragic events of 9/11.

Contents:

1 Rescue and Involvement 1

2 King of the Hill 27

3 Stilling the Still, Small Voices 51

4 The Deliberative Body Fails to Deliberate 81

5 The Lobby and the Oval Office 117

6 Penetrating the Defenses at Defense and State 147

7 The Assault on Assault 187

8 Subverting Academic Freedom 209

9 Paving the Way for the Messiah 249

10 Not All Jews Toe the Line 281

11 Scattering the Seeds of Catastrophe 313

12 What Price Israel? 349.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-394) and index.

ISBN:

155652482X

OCLC:

51216368