Walt on Goldberg

      The definition of a lobby is a way to influence a politician or public official to take a desired action, typically in the form of legislation. In Stephen Walt's article, he does a great job of explaining that there is there is not meaningful Arab lobby in Washington and goes through eight reasons explaining the "Arab Lobby"'s influence, but with a rather snarky demeanor, narrates things that  the Arab lobby has NOT actually done, but what the Israeli lobby has had a hand in. It is evident the the Israeli- lobby is the Arab's lobby's greatest current rival.

         Walt pokes fun at Goldberg for his wild claim that he Arab lobby has great influence in Washington. He argues that if we're talking money wise, the pro-Israeli action committees have given over $50 million to various candidates and parties, while the Arab-American and Muslim PACs have given a little over $700,000. A mere sprinkling of funds in comparison to its rival lobby. In a world where money seems  to dictate action, the Arab lobby is coming up short. Overall, Walt proves his point, while disproving Goldberg's in that the Arab lobby, despite the money that is being spent on it, is not very effective when it comes to influencing United States foreign policy, and especially not when it comes to issues pertaining to Israel, even giving direct quotes from seasoned politicians and their view of how the Israeli lobby is one of the strongest on the market, making the Arab lobby look almost obsolete in comparison.