The Israeli people have the right to live in peace and security. So do the Palestinian people. I remain concerned about the platform AIPAC provides for leaders who express bigotry and oppose basic Palestinian rights. For that reason I will not attend their conference. 1/2 — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) February 23, 2020 On the heels of his resounding N … [Read more...]
After Aipac Attack Ads Smear “Radical Democrats,” Candidates Must Boycott Conference
In late January, Aipac and a separate political group affiliated with it launched full-frontal attacks against the Democratic Party. They didn't couch the attacks as targeting the entire Party, "only" what they call its "radical" left-wing. That is, those who "push anti-Semitic policies down the throats" of Americans. What policies? Ones like those adv … [Read more...]
Pro-Israel Clinton Democrats Unsheath Knives Against Bernie
The so-called Democratic Majority for Israel, an unacknowledged "co-conspirator" of Aipac, has unsheathed the knives on Bernie Sanders now that he is the front-runner in both the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries. Formed a year ago, to minor fanfare and a mandatory profile in the NY Times, the group appears to be the Democratic arm of Aipac, whose mission is … [Read more...]
As Trump Regales Pro-Israel Group with Anti-Semitic Tropes, Jewish Leaders Barely Whimper
Trump, speaking to the Israeli American Council: "You're not nice people at all, but you have to vote for me. You have no choice. You're not going to vote for Pocahontas, I can tell you that. You're not going to vote for the wealth tax!" pic.twitter.com/IXoaVUw6MU — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 8, 2019 The video above is my interview for The Real News N … [Read more...]
