Avigdor Lieberman: not a slimy liar

There’s a refreshing frankness about Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

He’s not a smooth liar like most leading Israeli politicians. Avigdor is blunt and doesn’t mince his words. It’s a pleasant change.

Here’s a report from today’s Haaretz :

The Obama Administration will put forth new peace initiatives only if Israel wants it to, said Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman in his first comprehensive interview on foreign policy since taking office.

Not much left to the imagination there…

If only I’d known Israel was going public about its control over America, I’d have agonized less over the authenticity of a similar remark by Ariel Sharon. After all, Avigdor is the man on the job today. He should know.

Memo to Mr Lieberman:

We do believe you, Avigdor. Thanks for clearing up any misunderstanding about this rather significant geopolitical issue. We do believe Israel has had the US Administration by the balls throughout most of this century.

"Believe me, America accepts all our decisions"

However, we also remember a time when the Zionist Lobby did not exercise smothering control over American foreign policy. It wasn’t so very long ago.

One way the amazing subversion of the US body politic was made possible was by cunning de-legitimization of all commentary about what was happening. Discussing Jewish political and economic power – or even just pointing out the huge influence of the Israel Lobby – was deemed ‘out of bounds’ in polite society.

You’ve helped bring the existence of this vice-like grip to the fore, Avigdor, and for that we owe you thanks. Americans can now openly discuss whether they think it appropriate that a small overseas State controls their nation’s foreign policy. We’ll experiment with this new freedom here in Australia, too.

Now that Americans have your own word for it that Zionist dominance is no myth, let’s see how long they tolerate this state of affairs.

Keep on telling the truth, Avigdor. It’s the first step towards reconciliation.