Pretty much agree with everything Greenwald said, and don't have much to add because it's completely true. Fealty to Israel is a prerequisite for success in American politics, even when it contradicts and undermines your own President and national interests.That last one is a bit of a misnomer, because the default position in American politics is that America's national interests always directly align precisely with Israel's national interests. There is no critical thinking on this matter - one is always synonymous with the other.
And for biting satire on this subject, nobody does it better than the Onion:
WASHINGTON—State Department diplomat Nelson Milstrand, who appeared on CNN last week and offered an informed, thoughtful analysis implying that Israel could perhaps exercise more restraint toward Palestinian moderates in disputed territories, was asked to resign Tuesday. “The United States deeply regrets any harm Mr. Milstrand’s careful, even-tempered, and factually accurate remarks may have caused our democratic partner in the Middle East,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in an unequivocal condemnation of the veteran foreign-service officer’s perfectly reasonable statements. “U.S. policy toward Israel continues to be one of unconditional support and fawning sycophancy.” Milstrand, 63, will reportedly appear at an AIPAC conference to offer a full apology as soon as his trial concludes and his divorce is finalized
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