In an article not overly favorable to John McCain the writer uses McCains own words delivered as a speech to the AIPAC convention. McCains terms are only belligerent and offer no hope for any change in attitude from the US in a McCain Presidency. The writer brings out that this is a contradiction to the American publics sentiment.

The article gave a good number of examples of McCain's opinions concerning Iran and the continued justifications for oppression of the Palestininas, as well as his hawkish views concerning starting an unprovoked war on the people of Iran all in an effort to sound like he is supporting the Israelis in front of a Jewish audience.

Lobe sticks close to the facts in analyzing McCain's AIPAC speech, especially its focus on Iran, and shows how out-of-synch he is with the American public, and even with the Israeli government. Still more evidence of McCain's deep-dyed radicalism.

For a mid-length article this was an excellent synopsis of the McCain approach to AIPAC and the Middle East's most critical hot spots.

It provides the necessary insight and in-depth analysis of McCains position. It exposes his pandering including the unnecessary and unhelpful rhetoric. Although it may be obvious to some...it points out and explains the illogic of his approach to Middle East issues (perhaps for those that don't see the obvious)

Jim Lobe puts John McCain's address to AIPAC in context, explaining that the political views of those leading AIPAC are considered neo-conservative and may not represent a majority of Israelis. John McCain has positioned himself in line with the leadership of AIPAC. However, these views are not in line with current Israeli leadership. Lobe emphasizes a recent survey that shows 6 out of 10 Americans favor presidential meetings with "leaders of foreign countries considered enemies of the United States” showing that McCain’s views are also not in line with the views of most Americans. Another point that Lobe makes is that the scenario mapped out by John McCain at AIPAC sets up a situation that will make it impossible to ... More »