The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2741 "You're Obsessed With Israel!"
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Mar 7, 2026 Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute and longtime non-interventionist commentator, discusses U.S.-Israel alignment and why criticizing it is patriotism, not obsession. He examines Netanyahu’s role in pulling the U.S. into conflict. They explore congressional ties, media labeling of critics, institutional purges in foreign policy bodies, and why America-first realism matters.
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U.S.-Israel Alignment Is Driving War Decisions
- Concern about U.S. policy toward Israel is not obsession but recognition of reality about war and influence.
- Benjamin Netanyahu openly celebrated a U.S.-Israel military correlation of forces that he said he'd wanted for 40 years, showing clear alignment.
Domestic Networks Amplify Israel's Influence
- U.S. political and religious networks disproportionately promote Israel compared with other regimes.
- Tom Woods cites pastors traveling to Israel and members of Congress taking flattering trips as unique influences bending U.S. policy.
Hold U.S. Officials Responsible For Foreign Policy
- Criticism should primarily target U.S. officials who enable Israel rather than Israelis themselves.
- Daniel McAdams stresses anger at Congress members and others who accept money, trips, and influence to vote pro-Israel.
