Is it generally considered political suicide by U.S. legislators...

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

...in Washington to vote in opposition to, or to openly speak out against, America's pro-Israel lobby, AIPAC?

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Numerous U.S. legislators of high quality have been driven out of office for opposing a carte blanche to Israel, and some who have survived have openly acknowledged that they follow a pro-Israel line for political safety and survival. William Quandt stated recently that "Seventy to 80 percent of all members of congress will go along with whatever they think AIPAC wants,"

source: http://www.commondreams.org/views02/0827-08.htm

[still_one]

1. great flame bait

that is what DU has become

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

4. This is something we shouldn't discuss?

[still_one]

5. discuss it all you want, I am just posting like everyone else

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

6. I'm not sure I understand your reply...

...Your first post in this thread seemed to suggest this question cannot or should not be open for discussion. I was curious to know if I misinterpreted, or if this is your position.

[whistle]

2. I think it may be real suicide in our current U.S. political climate

[mmonk]

3. Well, we do have the best government

interests can buy.

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

7. kick for sampling.

[Freddie Stubbs]

8. If legislators take unpopular stances on issues, they should expect

to face the consequences.

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

9. Agreed. And how does this relate...

...to the poll question?

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

10. kick for larger sample.