Jackass of Religion and Politics

Came across an unofficial documentary attempting to expose U.S.'s obsession with the Israel. On the surface, it presents a scary picture of the associations between US government and Israel. The video, produced with Max Blumenthal, is really struggling to make a central point. Replaying it a few times, the only important point that concerns the most of us is that the group wants immediate, premtive action against Iran in the name of religion. That isn't anything new, in fact it is even written in the bible (something that the Max the self-hating Jew hasn't neglected brush up on). What is deeply concerning however, is that we've elected a couple of politicians that apparently support the agenda including Lieberman and McCain.

Max you should have stopped there, because everything else you've done here really detracts from that and frankly, you came off as an ignorant, two-faced, ass.

Government Conspiracy and Crazy Religious Beliefs?
While I'm not one to support religious-political movements, I don't see how Max makes any real point with the people at this event. In fact, he leads people on, trying to get them to divulge crazy concepts of the "end times" and hatred for Iran. Religion, money, energy, stability, power, or otherwise, there have perpetually been justifications for US-Israel. Yes, many of the Christians United for Israel demonstrations and eschatology beliefs may be odd and flat out delusional. The same be said for nearly all major religions; especially when you get into the inner circles.

Max does expose the fact that Israel has an agenda against Iran. Not a news brief, and indeed it is perhaps the saddest reality of humanity when people kill in the name of religion. The same be said for nearly all major religions; especially when you get into the inner circles.

Money Angle
This whole event exists to raise more money for the Israelis against Iraq and calls for immediate action. I concur with Max on this one. But obviously religions need to host events; how else will they continue to exist and maintain an identity if they don't unite, and oh-yea, solicit a few bills from the members.

Max doesn't care much for Pastor John Hagee, who obviously is profiting well from the group. Again, not a news brief among all major religions. Max also believes that Hagee is self-hating and attempt to point it out, but it backfires on Max when his biblical ignorance is instead shown.

Grand Plans for Armageddon?
Max suggests that the group has an "ulterior end-times agenda which is denied by people in the organization". Max if you really belief that its even possible to have a master game plan for Armageddon, maybe you should start a cult.

Whats Next
Max conveniently edited out a few parts when he questions turned to him or he was seen talking out his second face. Nevertheless, I'm entertained. Is this the Jackass of religion and politics? I would like to see Max cover the other side of the story (a Muslim event). But I suspect that if he pulled the same tactics at a Ramadan gathering, he wouldn't just get kicked out, but a major kick in the ass or more.

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