Posted on 08/04/2026 8:08:27 AM PDT by Words Matter
Visegrád 24 @visegrad24:
The same people obsessed with the “Israel lobby” rarely mention how much Qatar spends buying influence in America.
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Why is it reported as per capita based on citizens? That's an odd way to report this.
Does that include spending by dual citizens such as Miriam Adelson?
Your second line defending Qatar lobby - refutes the first.
While you have a point, Qatar has spent a lot of money in France, and you can see what a mess it is there.
I’ll go with Israel over Qatar any day of the week.
Some 6% of Americans are dual citizens.
So?
But of course you only have a problem with one particular country.
Random rhetorical question:
Did you ever write so much about the foreigner Roy Singham influence?
Better yet, list the US tax dollars that pour into Israel 24/7:
<><>billions of US tax dollars in military aid,
<><>deploying US naval destroyers and advanced air defense systems
<><>the US intercepting incoming rockets and ballistic missiles aimed at Israel.
<><>developing defense systems like the Israeli Iron Dome-—wholly financed by US taxpayers.
There is no “formal mutual defense treaty” that requires the U.S. to enter wars on Israel’s behalf but
rest assured, the persistent endless Israeli lobbies will get the obedient US Congress to rectify that.
Key aspects of this military relationship include Missile Defense:
<><>deploying US Navy destroyers to shoot down ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israel.
<><>US placing anti-missile batteries, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), in Israel
<><>deploying associated US troops on the ground.
Resource Constraints Surface:
The extensive unlimited use of taxpayer-financed US defense assets to protect Israel has led to resource constraints.
The US taxpayer provides massive billions of assistance to Israel, primarily allocated through long-term “memorandums of understanding” intensely lobbied for by Israel.
While the US is forced to act as Israel’s primary strategic partner, due to fierce, unceasing Israeli lobbies, the extent and conditions of this military protection face growing scrutiny.
Top US commanders have warned the Pentagon that the high operational tempo is stretching US air defense fleets thin, forcing difficult decisions between prioritizing “defense of vulnerable US families at home”......or “protecting” Israel.
How many wars have we fought on behalf of Qatar?
The foreign interference of Israel grates because there's an implicit expectation of gratitude (or an implicit demand to treat the State of Israel as though it were a legitimate continuation of the Biblical Israel) to be had that doesn't exist with other countries.
(Also, this chart only includes FARA Filings, so the spending of a group like AIPAC is, naturally, excluded.)
Since the people obsessing with Israel are generally paid by Qatar, of course they don’t mention their masters.
Fallacy of the false dilemma. It’s entirely possible to disapprove of influence buying by both countries.
“ How many wars have we fought on behalf of Qatar?”
Gulf War, Libyan Civil War, the current battle against ISIL that’s been going on since 2014, and the Yemen Civil War.
If it’s legitimate money flowing into the US, to US Politicians, to US NGOs, make it pubic information.
If not? Then it’s corruption.
No reason to hide foreign dollars unless trying to hide something. No other explanation.
“National Security” is never a reason for legitimate flows, , but always used to hide corruption.
Your post was about that one particular country. I responded.
(No, your post wasn't about Qatar, expect as it might make Israel look good by comparison.)
Did you ever write so much about the foreigner Roy Singham influence?
Never heard of him. But as many writers and pundits have confirmed, no foreign country has nearly as much decades-long influence on our foreign policy as does Israel.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) “says” it spends roughly $3 million
to $3.5 million annually on direct federal lobbying to make itself look good for news stories.
However, this constitutes only a small fraction of their overall financial influence.
When including electoral campaigns, direct candidate contributions, and super PAC spending,
AIPAC’s total expenditures routinely surpass $100 million per election cycle.
The breakdown of AIPAC’s spending across its major avenues of influence is detailed thusly:
Direct Lobbying Expenditures
According to federal disclosures tracked by OpenSecrets, AIPAC’s strictly defined “lobbying” expenditures (paying registered lobbyists to meet with lawmakers and push legislation) remain relatively consistent year-over-year:2024: $3,324,2682025 (First Half): $1.8 million2026 (First Half): $1.7 million
Electoral Campaign and PAC Spending
While direct lobbying is modest compared to massive corporate sectors, AIPAC exerts its primary financial power through direct political contributions and independent expenditures via its political action committees.
2023–2024 Election Cycle:
AIPAC PAC and its affiliated super PAC, the United Democracy Project (UDP), spent a combined $126.9 million on federal elections. This included more than $53 million in direct candidate endorsements and millions targeted toward unseating progressive critics of Israel.
2025–2026 Election Cycle:
AIPAC has already spent over $104.3 million. This includes channeling major funds through its primary super PAC and smaller pop-up shell groups (such as “Elect Chicago Women”) to influence congressional and Senate primaries.
Educational and Travel Expenditures
AIPAC also heavily influences the U.S. government through its charitable wing, the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF). The AIEF funds highly publicized, all-expenses-paid educational trips to Israel for members of Congress and senior Capitol Hill staffers. For example, the foundation spent over $4.2 million to fly dozens of bipartisan delegations to Israel.
Yes, this “they also do it” line is typical commie trash position. Same as “both sides do it”.
One, no they don’t. If one side does 99% and the other 1% that is not the same and inappropriate to claim both sides.
Two, One side is not your enemy, just an opponent. Those are different things.
Pat Buchanan redux.
They must cut Tucker Carlson some pretty big checks. He’s certainly pro Islam.
Mr Fascism angelino97.
You have a problem with my US / Italian citizenship now?
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