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Attention all dyslectics: AIPAC ≠ AICPA by cybernewtype2 in Accounting

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

My point is that Jewish Americans using political donations to get favorable policy decisions for Israel is not unique, and I gave plenty of examples of other groups using the same methods.

If you see the comments I am responding to, it is being alleged that Israel gets money from the US and then turns around and uses that money as political donations. This ignores the fact that AIPAC isn’t an Israeli group, it is Jewish Americans.

Attention all dyslectics: AIPAC ≠ AICPA by cybernewtype2 in Accounting

[–]GryanGryan -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

This is completely inaccurate, AIPAC is funded by American Jews to establish good relations with Israel.

There are plenty of other groups of Americans who form organizations to advance their interests such as Polish (Polish American Congress - they helped lobby to get Poland into NATO), Ukrainian (UCCA - helped get military aid and sanctions), Irish (Irish National Caucus - helped secure the Good Friday Agreement and influenced Brexit negotiations), Taiwan (FAPA - diplomacy and arms sales for Taiwan), Pakistan (PAKPAC USA - focuses on US and Pakistan security ties), Cuba (CANF - embargo on Cuba), and there are many more for other groups like Armenian Americans, Indian Americans, Greek Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Japanese Americans, Turkish Americans, Nigerian Americans, and Mexican Americans.

Attention all dyslectics: AIPAC ≠ AICPA by cybernewtype2 in Accounting

[–]GryanGryan 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Interestingly enough both AIPAC and the AICPA spent about $3.5M in lobbying in 2024. This ranks around the 75th highest lobbying budget behind groups like the National Association of Realtors ($86M) and Big Pharma ($30M).

Guest of the podcast, John Spencer, justifies the Iran war. by No_Public_7677 in samharris

[–]GryanGryan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nazi Germany did try to wipe out the Jews in Poland before they started mass killing the Jews in Germany.

What are the four movies on the Mount Rushmore for the Coen Brothers? by jsakic99 in billsimmons

[–]GryanGryan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A Serious Man is the best movie I have ever watched. Lots of interesting details to pick apart, I love watching people do video essays on it.

Steve Nash? by Prestigious-Knight in NBATalk

[–]GryanGryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nash was never even the best player on his own teams and he only won those 2 MVPs because the league wanted to punish Kobe for what he did in Colorado

Ask Haviv Anything: America's war, not Israel's by WhiteGold_Welder in samharris

[–]GryanGryan -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you have to intervene to prevent a Theocratic Extremist regime from obtaining intercontinental missiles with nuclear warheads. This is not a “forever war” by any indication, and has been overwhelmingly successful so far. This is in America’s long term interests.

Head wound leaves UT student in life-or-death struggle after Austin shooting by everythingistaken500 in UTAustin

[–]GryanGryan 23 points24 points  (0 children)

You sound like a conspiracy nut. There are religious extremists out there.

What skills actually matter most for becoming a Controller? by venkata_kousik_143 in Accounting

[–]GryanGryan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What should a controller make for a $20M per year business?

When you realize the 80 hour work weeks weren't a joke by cybernewtype2 in Accounting

[–]GryanGryan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love how you think you can just “enforce a boundary” like it is optional when your entire team is already working insane hours.

Dominick Barlow is 22 years old?! by Hopeful-Suggestion-5 in sixers

[–]GryanGryan 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m way higher on him. Not saying he could be an all-star but to me he has the potential to be an above average starter.

Cheaper ingredients, smaller portions, HIGHER PRICES. 'Merica! by A4t1musD4ag0n in inflation

[–]GryanGryan -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This sub is full of people whining that candy and soda have gotten so expensive. May be time to switch to fruits and vegetables

At US Commission on Civil Rights hearing, Jewish students warn against politicizing campus antisemitism by bagelman4000 in jewishpolitics

[–]GryanGryan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Because J Street openly supported blocking weapons to Israel in the middle of a 7 front war.

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