Added: May 31, 2007
From: VPROinternational
Duration: 50:31
For many years now the American foreign policy has been characterized by the strong tie between the United States and Israel. Does the United States in fact keep Israel on its feet? And how long will it continue to do so? In March 2006 the American political scientists John Mearsheimer (University of Chicago) and Steve Walt (Harvard) published the controversial article 'The Israel Lobby and US foreign policy'. In it they state that it is not, or no longer, expedient for the US to support and protect present-day Israel. The documentary sheds light on both parties involved in the discussion: those who wish to maintain the strong tie between the US and Israel, and those who were critical of it and not infrequently became 'victims' of the lobby. The question arises to what extend the pro-Israel lobby ultimately determines the military and political importance of Israel itself. Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson (Colin Powell's former chief-of-staff) explains how the lobby's influence affects the decision-making structure in the White House. With political scientist John Mearsheimer, neocon Richard Perle, lobby organization AIPAC, televangelist John Hagee, historian Tony Judt, Human Rights Watch director Kenneth Roth, colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, Democrat Earl Hilliard, Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy and investigative journalist Michael Massing. Research: William de Bruijn Director: Marije Meerman For more information visit http://www.vpro.nl/programma/tegenlicht/afleveringen/34338524/
Channel: News
Tags: aipac biden hagee hilliard iraq israel judt levy lobby massing mearsheimer obama perle powell roth un us wilkerson wmd
ballsauce666 Says:
Jan 5, 2009 - its more like $6 Billion + a year...
inachu Says:
Jan 5, 2009 - I'll use my tax dollars against israel. I would be more supportive of israel if they stood on their own feet. They gloat over their designing of intel and microsoft stuff so this success is minimised by the need to ask for more money. I am sure USA is not the only country giving them money
inachu Says:
Jan 5, 2009 - AIPAC is drinking too much koolaide
girlznguitarz Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - utter rubbish...would you still say that if Hitler had killed all your family...?
girlznguitarz Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - six million is No exageration....oh by the way, 4 of those were my family... six million dads, mums, children, aunties, uncles, grand-parents... 6,000,000 research before you pour scorn....
a0sn Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - Well, I meant zionist not the jews who were killed in WWII bc they were poor and couldn't flee, didnt mean to offend the memory of your family. The fact is that today the zionists are the nazis of 30s and 40s, and they're committing the same atrocities that was committed by Hitler
IronFrozen Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - Screw Israel :x
ptdoug Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond repeated his call for the Israeli Government to agree to an immediate ceasefire. Mr Salmond said: "More than 400 people are now believed to have been killed in over a week of Israeli air strikes on Gaza. "Israel must agree to the ceasefire that has been proposed, to allow humanitarian aid to be delivered. "The Israeli Government's response to the security situation is totally disproportionate, and appears to be a general punishment of the people of Gaza."
sootykettel Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - Venezuela has just expelled the Israeli ambassador. (((((Viva Chavez)))))
descryIAm Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - Wow! Amazing! We are so lost in the past (History), and in the future, Revelations) that we can't see the Now! How hard is it to see that a different form of energy will release us from having to fight anyone in the middle-east and free the economy from the big money gurus that are monopolizing the WORLD! Our government, or the UN shouldn't be listening to those with the most money, but be determined by the living style and morals of its people. Isn't that most important?
descryIAm Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - In all of our self-proclaimed brilliance, and in all of our self-proclaimed success, we fail to realize that money is not success. Sure money means peace in this system of government. If you have it, you can live comfortable, but how great will it be if we live in a dog-eat-dog society that will only end up destroying the world and humans? Don't we see how it has sidetracked humanity? We think more about money then we do other people. Is this the success we're refering to? Money over men?
descryIAm Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - We are so busy chasing money for our comforts, that it steals our peace. Yet we don't see it. We're trapped in a system that forces us to attack one another for it, steal from one another, lie, cheat, kill, bow down to people that have more of it then we do. Money is our theology. Money is our religion. Noone can deny that. Look at where we are. Of all the possibilities out there for us to be as a people, here we are. Our imaginations limited by money and power. Success? I'd say NOT. We failed!
descryIAm Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - I'm angy. I'm hurt. I'm powerless. I'm helpless. I'm confused. I'm torn down by mens way of thinking. I'm angry that the safety of my family, friends, people I dont even know, but care about, are not safe or happy in a world where the greedy and so-called intellectuals of our world run our world wrecklessly and at no thought or conscience to a human life. I'm upset at the insanity and waste of human being's hearts and minds how they've been wasted and cheated from really enjoying life peacefully
descryIAm Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - Sorry for typing so much, but I felt like it had to be said. Although the words I said are not perfect, because I'm still learning, you're free to pick it apart and critisize it if you'd like. Its what man do. They beat up and lash out spiritually at people because they are in survival mode. They're seeking self-esteem from being ridiculed themselves. I understand. We're all learning. Buckminster Fuller said, we're all born blind, naked, helpless, and ignorant. When will we see this? Teach!
socal90230 Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - really? what a surprise. Chavez opposes anything western and anything the west supports. Chavez is a coward and a piece of trash.
mohammadsalmantayyeb Says:
Jan 7, 2009 - it is time for action , us citizens must take America back and kick Israelis out . Now I understand that man who said " Israel should be wiped off of the map!
girlznguitarz Says:
Jan 7, 2009 - Yes these people who do not follow their hearts or emotions, but are rationals....at the expense of humanity. ie: lets invade Iraq, we need oil for our industries, cars etc., never mind if we kill thousands of people and displace 2 million...we need oil...(give me an `un-intellectual` any day...the ones who love humanity not hold it in contempt...)
girlznguitarz Says:
Jan 7, 2009 - yes I agree they are....but Israel was pact with God according to the Bible, and they could do no wrong in gods eyes....(whether he will still be for them after their slaughter of the Arabs continally, I do not know...but I do know it`s in the Bible that they will return to Israel...as they have done and are still to do....one scripture says: touching Israel is like touching Gods eye...
girlznguitarz Says:
Jan 7, 2009 - I think at the end of the day, it`s all about Bible prophesy being fulfilled....the one world gov, 666, the earth getting back to how it should have been in the first place, and then the destruction of the wicked...there`s an old song, "he`s got the whole world in his hands"....Satan rules right now, but God will have his day in court....
Garcia0384 Says:
Jan 7, 2009 - LOL.....Iran won, America and Israel did everything for them....Idiots. Now they are trying to inflame moderate Arabs by attacking Gaza in the hope of creating some kind of buffer against Iran. Jews = ALOT more stupid than they think....The Invasion of Iraq, and its strategic consequences prove this.
Abs999999999 Says:
Jan 7, 2009 - This is so touchingly ...when an arab kills an arab / non-arab the world keeps silent as if nothing occurs.. no cry, no speeches, no Ralf Falk ...but when Israel gives the completely justified answer to islamic extremists...oh my Good!! Western people, are you blind? You are next, after jews!
Greywind30 Says:
Jan 7, 2009 - "Jews = ALOT more stupid than they think....The Invasion of Iraq, and its strategic consequences prove this." Israel Warned US Not to Invade Iraq after 9/11 by Gareth Porter WASHINGTON - Israeli officials warned the George W. Bush administration that an invasion of Iraq would be destabilising to the region and urged the United States to instead target Iran as the primary enemy, according to former administration official Lawrence Wilkerson.
paralaks Says:
Jan 7, 2009 - Moron!
paralaks Says:
Jan 7, 2009 - Jews and Arabs are brothers. Descendants of two sons of Prophet Abraham. But of course if you read just bible you can not learn such things...
a0sn Says:
Jan 5, 2009 - zionist rats have bankrupted US and west in general, morally and economically. It's very sad, but Had hitler finished his job, the world would be a way safer, more peaceful and better place