Could Rand Paul and Ron Paul be Zionists?

The View From Masada Blog ^ | February 17, 2011 | Matityahu Ben-Yosef

[Christian_Capitalist]

Could Rand Paul and Ron Paul be Zionists?
http://viewfrommasada.com/2011/02/17/ron-paul-rand-paul-zionists-of-the-year/
Posted on February 17, 2011 by Matityahu Ben-Yosef

While the Middle East has always been a volatile region, the last month has seen events unfold in the region whose global impact we still may not appreciate. From the fall of governments in Lebanon, Tunisia, and Egypt, and with other Middle East regimes to soon share their fate, the balance of power in the Middle East is changing before our eyes.

However, the most significant revolution taking place in the Middle East right now may not have anything to do with what’s unfolded in those countries mentioned above. In fact, the greatest potential revolution about to unfold in the Middle East has its home in Washington D.C., courtesy of Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).

Seriously.

Earlier this month, Rand Paul called for an end to US “welfare” to Israel, saying:

I’m not singling out Israel. I support Israel. I want to be known as a friend of Israel, but not with money you don’t have. We can’t just borrow from our kids’ future and give it to countries, even if they are our friends.

I think they’re an important ally, but I also think that their per capita income is greater than probably three-fourths of the rest of the world. Should we be giving free money or welfare to a wealthy nation? I don’t think so.

There are many problems with Israel accepting foreign aid from the United States, most notably among that them being that a country can not be both independent and dependent at the same time. By accepting foreign aid from United States, or any country for that matter, Israel is giving up her freedom to implement policies without foreign interference. Additionally, as we have mentioned before, not only does accepting foreign aid limit Israel’s independence, but it also is simply not economically smart, as a recent study by the Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies has shown that every dollar of US Aid costs Israel up to 1.4 dollars.

Rand Paul highlights two other problems with continued US foreign aid. to Israel. First, it is legitimate to ask whether or not the US can still afford the luxury of bestowing foreign aid – not just to Israel – but in general. While there are certainly benefits to the United States ‘giving of foreign aid, today it may be a luxury that the American people simply can no longer afford.

Second, historically one of the problems with welfare,is that often times those receiving it have no real incentive to ever get off of it.

Zionism, being the national liberation movement of the Jewish people, believes in a strong and free sovereign Jewish state; a state that lives within her means and earns whatever she has, through the industriousness and ingenuity of her citizens.

An article in Middle East Quarterly, entitled “End American Aid to Israel?: Yes, It Does Harm,” stated the following:

Arnon Gafny, who served as governor of the Bank of Israel in 1976-1981, points out that foreign aid has caused Israel to suffer from what economists call the “Dutch Disease,” a generous but temporary gift (such as oil or external aid) that brings short-term benefits but impairs a country’s long-term competitiveness.

It is very difficult to prove that a rich country’s bestowing bilateral aid on a poorer one actually helps the poorer economy.

In an paper published by the Hoover Institute of Standford University, entitled “Why Aid to Israel Hurts . . . Israelis,” Alvin Rubashka stated the following:

Free money is the scourge of Israel’s economy. It is the difference between a free, prosperous Israel and a statist, dependent Israel. Before U.S. aid began flowing, Israel’s economic performance rivaled that of the high-growth Asian Tigers. Since then, Israel’s growth rate has fallen by more than half.

Forcing Israel to provide for herself will not hurt Israel’s economy, but actually strengthen it, serving as an impetus for Israel to challenge herself to develop her economy and industry in new ways, because there would no longer be free handouts from Uncle Sam.

Rep. Ron Paul went one step further than his son, calling on the United States to end all foreign aid to the Middle East. This past week, Paul sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to all members of the House of Representatives entitled, “Stop buying friends overseas, save $6 billion!”

Borrowing money from China — or printing it out of thin air — to hand out overseas in [an] attempt to purchase friends has been a failing foreign policy, as we see most recently in Egypt where there is not even a government in place! We should seek friendly relations and trade overseas, but we cannot justify lavish gifts to foreign leaders when American taxpayers are increasingly feeling the pain of our economic crisis.

Again, the motivation for this amendment has little to do with Israel, and much to do with the current state of the United States economy, but should such an amendment be accepted, it would greatly benefit Israel.

While the United States spares no opportunity to speak of its desire to see peace in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and her neighbors, it has consistently – for her own interests – armed both sides of the conflict. While Israel may be the US’s single largest recipient of military aid in the region, the amount of US military aid going to Israel’s neighbors makes the amount Israel receives pale in comparison. (This is in addition to the US training a Palestinian army under the leadership of US General Keith Dayton).

Lastly, and perhaps cynically, one must ask the question of what exactly does Israel receive in return for being a US ally? Being a US ally didn’t help those in power in Tunisia, Lebanon and Egypt, who were all quickly abandoned by the US when the going got tough. And, the US is strongly considering voting in favor of a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Israel for allowing Jewish growth within her historic homeland.

With friends like these...

It’s time for Israel to act according to the wisdom of former French Premier, Charles DeGaulle, who said that, “Countries do not have friends, they have interests.”

Every country in the world understands this, and acts according to this principle. It’s time Israel does the same.

Israel’s leading business publication, Globes, has called for Israel to do the same:

The time has come to bid goodbye to the military aid that the US extends to Israel, that generous package (currently worth $3 billion) that enables the Israeli taxpayer to share the cost of procuring equipment for the IDF with the US taxpayer. Israel should itself initiate the process of detachment from the Washington breast. It should be done gradually, on terms that will enable Israel to wean itself off this intoxicating milk, before the Americans take action, on their terms. Israel won’t collapse.

None of this is to say that the United States and Israel shouldn’t be allies. To the contrary, Israel should seek to have positive relationships with every country in the world – relationships based upon mutual respect, benefit and interest. in instances where Israel and another country may not see eye to eye, each will be free to act according to their own interests.

Ron Paul and Rand Paul, through looking out for the best interests of the United States, may be providing one of the greatest contributions to Zionism in quite some time.

~~ Matityahu Ben Yosef is the Education Director of the Zionist Freedom Alliance

[Las Vegas Ron]

I gave you a coutesey ping because you were inluded with the post I was responding to.

Thankk you for your kind wishes for Mom!

[Las Vegas Ron]

Amen!

[OldNewYork]

That doesn’t make much sense to me, but alright.

[Las Vegas Ron]

Post 84.

Ah, I get it....bringing up the propaganda master who studied under Bernays is Godwins law...got it.

No wonder you paultards are looked upon as freaks.

Got desperation, do ya?

[Las Vegas Ron]

Let me help you, you two are obviously acquainted....
To: OldNewYork
Ping!

2 posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 11:38:25 AM by Christian_Capitalist (Taxation over 10% is Tyranny — 1 Samuel 8:17)
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[OldNewYork]

I asked to see the information he had when the other threads were pulled.

[Las Vegas Ron]

Errr, try again, he’s been pinging you.

[OldNewYork]

No need to try again, when I’ve stated the truth plainly the first time. I had never heard of him before his posting last night. When he mentioned in one of his posts Palin’s voicing support for Ron Paul, and then campaigning for Rand Paul in 2010, I was interested in what other information he had.

[cripplecreek]

He’s probably gone back to the stormfront forums to complain about the “ZOG” conspiracy at FR. LOL

[rbmillerjr]

“Earmarking is simply getting that money back.”

No. Paul has to contort to a super flexible pretzel with his logic...and supporter like youself have to do the same.

The money is not spent. In fact the Fiscal year Budget are done in advance of the time the monies will be spent.

You are flat wrong. The lines can be changed. Paul’s argument is just a rationalization of pork spending in Earmarks.

The billions that have been earmarked are not debated, the;y are slipped in. The fact that the budget lines for distinct Budgets (Defense, Interior, Transportation, etc.) are set DOES NOT MEAN, the money is spent. It is not spend...and the EARMARKED MONEY (IN BILLIONS)...

...will come out of the finite pot of money that is obligated to be spent.

So, it is a corrupt way for Congressman to change the Budget without debate and scrutiny. Corruption, plain and simple.

[OldNewYork]

Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?

That’s right; it is clear to see, as I remember putting it there. Call me whatever you want. Instant insults don’t reflect well on the one using them, though, especially if they’re unfounded. Somehow the moderators missed this with you, even though it’s below every posting page: “Please: NO profanity, NO personal attacks, NO racism or violence in posts.”

I became aware of Rand Paul when he took his seat in the senate and I was impressed with what he set to right away. Please, go back and look at all my posts. You seem to have the time.

[Semper Mark]

"Let me help you, you two are obviously acquainted...."

I noticed the same thing...

C_C hadn't posted anything for 8 months and he suddenly shows up again pimping Paul and pinging OldNewYork.

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Aye carumba!

[Las Vegas Ron]

Heehee...we got another paultard freak on the run.....