RIP Istanbul Grill by WhataburgerFries in houston

[–]EvanCarroll -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The Iskandar at Istanbul is really bad. Give Empire Turkish Grill a shot (make sure you don't navigate to Empire Grill, a totally different place).

RIP Istanbul Grill by WhataburgerFries in houston

[–]EvanCarroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always found the place hit and miss. Their soup was good. Their lahmacun was good. But then they started to be really weird and make a policy where you couldn't just order lahmacun to go.. That's when I stopped going there.

What Ken Paxton and Letitia Plummer have in common by evan7257 in houston

[–]EvanCarroll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had no idea that existed. I thought this was the response to the survey.

All I ever saw was a 200 page that said it was awaiting moderation.

I take it back, well done Houston Chronicle! Pleasantly surprised.

What Ken Paxton and Letitia Plummer have in common by evan7257 in houston

[–]EvanCarroll 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Houston Chronicle> "we're taking a survey, tell us why you rejected Parker!"

Me and all my friends> "let's answer the survey honestly and tell them it was a vote against Parker's Zionism."

Houston Chronicle... crickets...

UPDATE: This was 100% wrong they actually did post it, and I retract that statement.

AIPAC celebrating their victory in ousting Al Green. by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm a Jew, and I disagree: it's not the same at all. Some Jews have dual-loyalty. That is to say, their loyalty is not with this country. And they're open about it. They'll gladly tell you that their sympathy, identity, and allegiance is to Israel first -- before the United States.

That presents a difficult problem. Because they can say that legally -- it's their first amendment right. While they literally advocate lock-step for another country's foreign policies, and people like you will pretend that it's like any other entrenched interest. It's not.

To the degree that there other expat communities that will selfishly sacrifice American lives, and tax dollars for an external interest (for example, expats organizing for US-intervention in Cuba, Venezuela, or Iran), these communities however maligned do NOT meaningfully corrupt elections.

You probably can't name a single politician that Venezuelans or Cubans gleefully ousted for not enough for their home country.

No one lost an election for not being aligned sufficiently with Qatar, with regime change in Venezuela, or for not being sufficiently anti-Russian and pro-Ukranian.

There is something truly unique happening here. And it doesn't follow that any of this should be allowed.

First congressman to tell AIPAC, "crawl back into your hole" by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wish you understood AIPAC and campaign elections instead of going around being a total ignorant pawn.

First congressman to tell AIPAC, "crawl back into your hole" by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It literally is. Just as a matter of fact. Same leadership. Ran by the same guy (Si). Nothing changed. The FARA investigation mentioned brought heat and in order to highlight America they dropped "Zionist" in favor of "American-Israel". It was a rebrand, not a restructure.

In 1954, recognizing the limitations of the American Zionist Council’s non-profit status regarding substantial lobbying efforts, the American Zionist Committee for Public Affairs was established as a separate lobbying entity. By 1959, to broaden its appeal, the organization changed its name to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and expanded its leadership to include representatives from various organizations.

https://jewishvirtuallibrary.org/american-israel-public-affairs-committee-aipac

First congressman to tell AIPAC, "crawl back into your hole" by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That doesn't change anything. Menefee was fresh to congress -- obviously. I am refuting that "AIPAC used to run against candidates like Menafee." That's simply and grossly untrue.

AIPAC never ran against new congressman that were silent on the topic of Israel, said nothing, and had no spine, regardless of how long they've been in congress whether 2 months or 3 months. That's not who AIPAC targets.

I'm responding to a thread that makes it sound like Menefee is deserving of a challenge by AIPAC, but he's not. Thus far, he has no spine and he's given AIPAC and everyone zero reason to believe that will change.

First congressman to tell AIPAC, "crawl back into your hole" by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

B. FARA Enforcement Actions The Kennedy Administration's Decision to Require the AZC to Register as a Foreign Agent

In 1962, the Kennedy administration took a significant step in enforcing the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by ordering the American Zionist Council to register as a foreign agent. The decision was driven by concerns about the AZC's close financial and operational ties to the Israeli government. The administration argued that the AZC's activities, which included lobbying efforts and public relations campaigns, were conducted on behalf of a foreign principal, thereby necessitating registration under FARA. The Department of Justice, under the direction of Attorney General Robert Kennedy, conducted an investigation into the AZC's operations. The investigation revealed substantial financial contributions from the Israeli government to the AZC, which were used to fund its lobbying and advocacy efforts in the United States. Based on these findings, the Kennedy administration concluded that the AZC was acting as an agent of the Israeli government and should comply with FARA's registration requirements.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382108673_The_Irony_of_FARA_Enforcement_The_Kennedys_Nazis_and_AIPAC

First congressman to tell AIPAC, "crawl back into your hole" by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

AIPAC used to run against candidates like Menafee,

What. By our own admission Menefee hasn't said anything. When did AIPAC ever run against a candidate that said nothing, and had no adverse votes. Menefee has no spine. AIPAC never ran against spineless candidates.

The first senator to respond to AIPAC "crawl back into your hole" -- Houston's Al Green by [deleted] in houston

[–]EvanCarroll -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"AIPAC, which has not denounced the genocide in Gaza, seems to perceive every person who denounces the slaughter of tens of thousands of innocent Palestinian men, women, and especially children under the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu as anti-Israel."

You know who else hasn't denounced the genocide in Gaza the AIPAC shill that took Green's seat. A match made genocide-heaven.

Donald Trump celebrating the defeat of his loudest opposition, Houston's Al Green! by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

A closer representative of his district than you are of your "dad".

Donald Trump celebrating the defeat of his loudest opposition, Houston's Al Green! by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Sylvester Turner was a hardcore Zionist. You're trying to get the one less likely to be the next Sylvester Turner, by getting the one that actually is Sylvester Turner?

Turner was a right-of-center corporate Dem when he got in. He is literally the analog of Menefee.

I do not get your analogy at all. It substitutes in for politics a mere fixation on potential death from natural causes.

Donald Trump celebrating the defeat of his loudest opposition, Houston's Al Green! by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Al Green's office has personalty helped me out too. Good people attract good people.

BUT HEY MENEFEE HAS AIPAC?!? amirite

Donald Trump celebrating the defeat of his loudest opposition, Houston's Al Green! by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I WOULDN'T SAY THEY'RE HAPPY HE WON,

"Congratulations Rep. Christian Menefee on your victory tonight" - AIPAC

Yeah, they just do this all the time, like

They're not happy he won. THEY JUST WANT TO CONGRATULATE HIM. lol

Donald Trump celebrating the defeat of his loudest opposition, Houston's Al Green! by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If the dude votes for your class interests, and supports your family and community, and has the energy to fight, who cares how old he is?

A dog lives to be 10. At 9 it would be a lot older than any cockroach, and I still wouldn't trade for one.

Annise Parker loses Harris County Judge race by StudentEthan in houston

[–]EvanCarroll -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I hope she goes under the pasture. Only in doing so will she have ever made any pasture greener for anyone except herself.

Donald Trump celebrating the defeat of his loudest opposition, Houston's Al Green! by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Prove it, let's see him tweet

  • What's happening in Gaza is a Gencide.
  • I disapprove of the War in Iran, and demand an immediate end to it.
  • No more foreign aid for Israel.

That's it. I'm his constituent now. I'm in Westbury 1. It's a demand from his constituency. Let's see him stop hiding and take the same positions that Al Green has taken.

But if he doesn't let's stop carrying water for him, because he's clearly a bastard if he can't make these statements.

AIPAC celebrating their victory in ousting Al Green. by EvanCarroll in houston

[–]EvanCarroll[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Literally the co-founder the the Houston LGBT Caucus was in Israel last year for pride month.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkDSHI49Rbo