It is not a Jewish eprblom, it is a American eprblom. Sadly, we, the American people, lost any real influence within our country long ago. We can vote, for what it is worth, but it really doesn't mean much. It has been a long time since the American vote really had anything to do with the direction our country takes, foreign policy or otherwise. Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me,fellow-citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake;since history and experience prove, that foreign influence is one of the mostbaneful foes of Republican Government. But that jealousy, to be useful,must be impartial; else it becomes the instrument of the very influence to beavoided, instead of a defence against it. Excessive partiality for one foreignnation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate tosee danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts ofinfluence on the other. Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of thefavorite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools anddupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests. George WashingtonSource: Farewell Address, September 17, 1796, Ref: George Washington:A Collection, W.B. Allen, ed. (521