Why does American media have such a hard time talking about Israel being an apartheid state, when it’s an established fact?

  • HobbitFoot @thelemmy.club
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    2 months ago

    Nah. The USA has got troops in far friendlier and less problematic countries. The USA’s protection of Israel has more to do with Israel investing in American politics than whatever Israel contributes to America.

    • Sanctus@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      We use Israel to cast our influence into the Middle East. Its definitely more than AIPAC contributions and political maneuvers.

      • sub_ubi@lemmy.mlOP
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        2 months ago

        They’re casting an embarrassment. Nobody in the middle east is happy with the USA except Israel.

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          2 months ago

          That is statistically unlikely. Millions of people live in that region. Surely a few are happy with the violence, for a variety of sick reasons.

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            2 months ago

            Yeah and there’s something threatening it: a rabid client state