[veronica]

FYI.

[veronica]

Ping.

[NativeNewYorker]

Forwarding this to "even-handed" Howard Dean.

[ClearCase_guy]

To helps us understand why the Left hates Israel. The Left hates anything that is successful, and Israel is a success.

[Guillermo]

And it's about time they get off of US Welfare.

[Blood of Tyrants]

"Israel's $100 billion economy is larger than all of its immediate neighbors combined."

This is amazing cosidering that Israel is roughly the size of Massachusetts.

[A Broken Glass Republican]

Great article.

But it brings up a question...And one that might spurn resentment and flames. I hope not, it's an honest question...

This article clearly points-out that Israelis (Jews) are over-acheivers, as a group. Maybe even "Hard workers", as a group. Maybe even the "Smartest" group of people (Based on the higest level of college graduates). I could go on and on based on this article.

I can only assume these "Stereotypes" are acceptable because they are positive?

So, why aren't negative stereotypes of groups of people acceptable...If true, of course.

I'm sure my question can't be definiately answered here, and I don't mean to hijack this thread with it, but it's got me wondering...

[carlo3b]

I report, you decide, I just thought this would add weight to the additional 1st's that ISRAEL enjoys! The Israeli's are a truly remarkable people, They have captured the lead in so many areas of the universe, including the US political machine.
My hat is off to any group that can produce so much, from so few.. Truly remarkable

U.S Financial Aid To Israel:
Figures, Facts, and Impact
http://www.wrmea.com/html/us_aid_to_israel.htm#Taxpayer

 Facts derived from CRS 2002 briefing to Congress, prepared for budget committees joint CBO, CRS REPORT <inhttp://www.adc.org/IB85066.pdf>
 
Summary
Benefits to Israel of U.S. Aid Since 1949
(As of November 1, 1997)

Foreign Aid Grants and Loans
$74,157,600,000*
*1st) US largest AID recipient in the amount of AID, and perks to a single nation.  Amounts to 70% of all US AID

Other U.S. Aid (12.2% of Foreign Aid)
$9,047,227,200**
**Most of the remaining AID, paid to Mid East neighbors to pacify

Interest to Israel from Advanced Payments
$1,650,000,000*
*Greater than the amount paid all disabled veterans, or death benefits
Grand Total
$84,854,827,200 **
**Greater than the total revenue paid for US Social Security and Medicare Combined.

Total Benefits per Israeli .                                 
$14,630*
Cost to U.S. Taxpayers of U.S.
*This amount is more than 4% greater than the average US Social Security recipient, and does not include the additional SS payments to Israeli senior citizens, carrying dual citizenship, and collecting from both countries.
 

Aid to Israel

Grand Total
$84,854,827,200

Interest Costs Borne by U.S.
$49,936,680,000

Total Cost to U.S. Taxpayers
$134,791,507,200

Total Cost per Israeli
$23,240
 
LOTS AND LOTS OF FIRSTS for a very talented populous, and testament to their ingenuity and perseverance, and influence
 

[flutters]

Israel is ranked #2 in the world for VC funds right behind the US.

What does 'VC' stand for?

[Lizavetta]

Israel must have a hard time attracting IT workers, given the volatility of the area. Other than the risk of getting bombed, does anyone know if it's a good place to work?

[VOA]

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[Ready4Freddy]

"AOL's instant message program was designed by an Israeli software company."

Well, AOL bought ICQ, but AIM was around long before ICQ.

[evolved_rage]

Windows NT software was developed by Microsoft-Israel.

I always thought the blue screen of death was Talmudic.

[new cruelty]

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[Duan]

Israel's $100 billion economy is larger than all of its immediate neighbors combined.

Does this include Egypt?

[cookcounty]

Amidex35 Israeli mutual fund YTD +42.7% (in US$!).

[Remole]

A family member is the head of an R and D branch of a major US corporation. He travels one week each month to Israel for meetings or for arranging the purchase of small businesses or products invented by businesses in Israel.

[flyingx]

Interesting but what is the connection with a bunch of African buzzards flying over a couple of times a year?

[js1138]

Oh goodie. Now we know that Microsoft and Windows bashers are really just neo-nazis. ;^)

[Centurion2000]

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