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

  • Sanctus@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Because thats our unsinkable aircraft carrier in the middle east. As reprehensible as that may seem, its probably most of the region. We need to protect the petro dollar to ensure our power.

    • HobbitFoot @thelemmy.club
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      1 month 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.

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        1 month ago

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

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          1 month ago

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