Aid to Israel Pays US Dividends That Exceed Cost, Making the Jewish State the $3 Billion Bargain

The Jewish Voice and Opinion [PDF] ^ | April, 2010 | By Rep. Steve Rothman

[Salem]

Although posted at other places on the Internet, I first read this in the The Jewish Voice and Opinion (and noticed a link to it on another thread). I first met the editor here at FR, and encourage anybody else not receiving this Conservative Jewish publication to subscribe to the printed copy. It is very productive.

Although some issue a blanket condemnation of any aid to Israel, this is shortsighted. Aid to Islamist entities is a waste. Investment in the most productive country in the Middle East, Israel, has many benefits, much which is intangible.

One's memory hales back to George Wills iconic article, The F-16 Solution

[Salem]

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[Salem]

Some thoughts on foreign aid.

[rogertarp]

I personally disagree. I find no need to take my money and give it to Greece or Israel or anybody else.I do not sunscribe tp “God’s Chosen people” arguments since the “New Israel” in the book of Acts is the Gentiles!!

[Hardraade]

Christian Identity type, are you??

[rogertarp]

My Christianity.

[padre35]

Well, I’m not 100% on the aid to Israel being a great thing for either side Salem, meaning Israel has basically abandoned their indigineous arms manufacturing capacity due to the reliance on the US as a sole source of supply for small armaments and armoured vehicles.

As well as the Biblical injunction that Israel should rely on God and not foreign alliances for security.

For the US, we lose any pretence of being an honest broker for even minor issues and we make the county a lightning rod for the Islamofascists.

[JSteff]

rogertarp
Since Feb 22, 2010

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

I agree. However, we could have bombed Iraq’s reactor and bomb Iran ourselves if we had any guts. We don’t need Israel in order to have reason to destroy Nazislam.

[PA Engineer]

I do not sunscribe tp “God’s Chosen people” arguments since the “New Israel” in the book of Acts is the Gentiles!!

Oh, how cute. A replacement theology newbie.

[Salem]

"Well, I’m not 100% on the aid to Israel being a great thing for either side Salem, meaning Israel has basically abandoned their indigenous arms manufacturing capacity due to the reliance on the US as a sole source of supply for small armaments and armored vehicles."

Although I am not well versed on current trends in Israeli arms manufacturing as opposed to purchasing, I really don't believe that's true. Israel has developed some pretty effective weapons systems over the years. I'm sure another FReeper well versed in that can take the initiative to clarify that.

"As well as the Biblical injunction that Israel should rely on God and not foreign alliances for security."

A noble and honorable thought. As should the U.S. Yet Israeli culture is by and large secular in makeup. Which reflects in the way the interact with the rest of the world.

"For the US, we lose any pretence of being an honest broker for even minor issues and we make the country a lightning rod for the Islamofascists."

FRiend, we're a lightning for the Islamofascists if we completely break off all, political, military, economic, and cultural ties with Israel. In fact, that would only spur on their quest for the reestablishment of the Caliphate and Sharia law..

[Salem]

LOL!!  

[Salem]

"...In my opinion, forcing Israel to do things that are not in Israel’s interest, almost always comes back to bite us in the ass."

Yes, which makes it important for Israel to have strong national leadership with the worldview to understand their value to the US, foreign aid or not, and the skills to make sure the relationship isn't only one way. As a friend of Israel, I am much more confident in Netanyahu than his predecessor Olmert in that regard.

[nuvista]

Thanks for the post. One other aspect of the US support for Israel is the incredible technological incubator service Israel provides to the US and the world. Nearly every major US-based computer technology company has bought up one or more Israeli hi-tech startups. Many of the major chip, software, and cellphone developments, as well as biomedical technology, are happening in Israel. In spite of the somewhat precarious security situation there, US and European companies have felt that the developments there sufficiently worthwhile to gobble up Israeli startups. Read Dan Senor’s “Start Up Nation”. It’s a story not often told in the left-wing media and halls of academia.

[SJackson]

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[caww]

Assisting Israel is of great interest to our national security as well as politically in the Middle East Arena. Our footprint in the M E is what is keeping those nations from blowing each other up which would surely affect our country as well as Europe.

As For Replacement Theology, that is old time thinking and has since been pretty much tabled except for those who choose to spiritualize the clear text. “Gentiles” are “grafted” in but have never replaced the Jewish people....further...Gods promise to Israel is eternal and was not conditional.

[Jewbacca]

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[Jewbacca]

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