[LarryM]

There is little doubt that Russert is implying that the Iraq war is a Jewish conspiracy. After all, he quoted a think tank paper from 1996, where there are tens of thousands of think tank papers every year.

[SJackson]

I'd probably give Russert a pass on that, but I admit it's an odd question to ask a government official without basis in action.

I'm sure that Russert would ask the same question to GWB or Cheney, as to whether the war is for oil and self enrichment. If not, then you might be right. ;>)

A more legitimate use of that line of questioning would be to ask Rep. Moran if his self admitted despicable remarks were in part motivated by contributions from Muslim charities that have funneled money to terrorist groups.