tagged w/ Stamping out Lobby Influence
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http://www.aipac.org/Publications/SpeechesByPolicymakers/Obama_-_As_Prepared_for_Delivery.pdf
http://www.aipac.org/media_files/AudioPC08Speeches/PC08_Obama_Full_Speech.mp3
The fundamental element that set Barack Obama apart from all other Candidates was that he refused to accept funds from Special Interest Groups and Lobbyists, in order to send a clear message that they will not have the traditional influence over what happens in his White House. However, today Obama stood before the largest Israeli Lobby and pledged his undying devotion. The words of his speech expressed great favoritism for Israel.
This disturbed me very much, because it is a contradiction in his original platform. On the other hand, as much as it disturbs me, it is not enough to make me change my mind about supporting Obama for president for one simple reason: Virtually ALL American politicians commit this same transgression of favoritism for Israel.
AIPAC is really the only Lobby that has so much devestating influence over our government. When Obama initialy suggested turning his back to Lobbyiests, I was hopeful that we would finaly be rid of them. They are the primary motivation behinde all of our bad policy abroad and sometimes even domestic. If you think I exagerate, then I advize you to simply go to their website and see for yourself.
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Vasqi
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3 years ago
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What are going to do about the media not even acknowledging John Edwards is a candidate for President? We better get it figured out and do it soon. He needs overwhelming support or their overwhelming blackout is going to work. We can't afford eight more years of what we've had for far too long. We have to have an honest President to rebuild our country.What are going to do about the media not even acknowledging John Edwards is a... more
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