Israel took over the USA a long time ago; there we said it. The USA is asleep. It has been for a long time, but when did that really take place?
Well, it wasn't overnight. It certainly was happening heavily during the second world War.
The roots of this influence trace back to the early 20th century, but let's zoom in on WWII. As the Holocaust unfolded, American sympathy for Jewish refugees grew, fueled by reports from Europe. President Roosevelt's administration pushed for aid, but isolationist sentiments—think America First Committee—kept the U.S. on the sidelines until Pearl Harbor.
Post-war, things accelerated. In 1948, Truman recognized Israel just 11 minutes after its declaration, against advice from his own State Department. Why? Domestic politics: Jewish voters in key states like New York, plus lobbying from groups like the Zionist Organization of America. Aid started small—loans for infrastructure—but by the 1960s, under Kennedy and Johnson, military support ramped up amid Cold War proxy battles.
The turning point? The 1967 Six-Day War. Israel's swift victory shifted U.S. policy; Nixon formalized massive arms deals, seeing Israel as a bulwark against Soviet influence in the Middle East. By the 1970s, AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) had become a powerhouse lobby, influencing Congress with campaign donations and voter mobilization.
Fast forward: Annual U.S. aid to Israel hits $3.8 billion today, mostly military. Critics call it "unconditional," pointing to resolutions like the 2016 $38 billion package under Obama. Is it "takeover"? More like strategic alliance—oil interests, shared intelligence (e.g., Mossad-CIA ties), and cultural bonds. But the "asleep" part? Public opinion polls show Americans increasingly question the blank check, especially post-Gaza conflicts. Wake-up calls are coming via social media and younger generations.
So, if the U.S. is "asleep," it's in a dream of exceptionalism, ignoring how alliances can blur into dependencies. Time to hit the alarm.
