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Excerpt from This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #566 | Candace Owens

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Main Topic: The video discusses Candace Owens's perspective on the influence of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and Israel's lobbying efforts on American politics and policies, particularly concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Key Points:

• AIPAC's lobbying power: Owens argues that AIPAC holds undue influence in American politics due to its significant financial contributions and lobbying activities, exceeding what other foreign entities are allowed to do under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
• JFK and AIPAC: She claims that President John F. Kennedy attempted to force AIPAC (then known as the American Zionist Council) to register under FARA, but was assassinated shortly after. This is presented as a reason why AIPAC remains exempt from FARA's regulations.
• Lack of transparency and accountability: Owens criticizes the lack of transparency surrounding AIPAC's activities and the influence it wields on American politicians and policies, suggesting this lack of transparency is intentional to keep the American public ignorant.
• Double standards in media coverage: She points out a perceived double standard in how the media covers foreign influence, highlighting harsher scrutiny of Russian interference compared to the influence of AIPAC.
• Israel's actions in Gaza: Owens expresses strong disapproval of Israel's actions in Gaza, describing them as tyrannical and potentially amounting to ethnic cleansing. She contrasts this with the media's framing of criticism as antisemitic.
• Blackmail and cover-ups: Owens suggests that blackmail operations, potentially involving sexual blackmail, are used to maintain control and silence dissent, linking this to the lack of transparency surrounding events like the Epstein case and the unreleased JFK files.
• Impact on American policy: Owens argues that this influence leads to American policies that prioritize Israel's interests over those of the American people, including military support and financial aid.
• Personal stance: Owens emphasizes her personal values and willingness to face criticism for speaking out against what she sees as injustice, even if it means alienating some within the conservative movement.

Highlights:

• The discussion of JFK's alleged confrontation with AIPAC and the subsequent events surrounding his assassination.
• The comparison of media coverage of Russian interference versus AIPAC's influence.
• Owens's passionate condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza and the perceived attempts to silence criticism by labeling it as antisemitic.
• The assertion that blackmail operations are used to maintain control and suppress dissent.
• Owens's personal commitment to speaking truth to power, regardless of the potential consequences.

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