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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/53430129

Now, the state of Israel – not AIPAC, to be clear – is running television ads in Iowa, a key Senate battleground state that may only be in play for Democrats thanks to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

In one TV ad, Israel specifically touts its willingness to wage war. “Israel confronts Iran and its network of proxies directly, addressing those dangers at their source,” the ad says, claiming that this helps “deter aggression” and “stop a wider conflict” – as if America isn’t currently at war with Iran.

“For Americans, the benefit is straightforward,” the ad claims

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[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

While I agree this shit sucks, I think it is very naive to assume powerful countries don't routinely meddle in the elections of weaker peers with impunity.

The most recent elections in Columbia and Brazil are textbook examples of this. Nobody is going to punish the Bolsonaros now that they're in power.

[-] Taldan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Are you a time traveller? Why are you talking about tomorrow's election in the past tense?

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

The Parliament is already decided. I think three different Bolsonaros are currently in the Congress.

[-] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago

Nobody is going to punish the Bolsonaros now that they’re in power.

They said the same about Ceausescu and Gaddafi.

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

And a mere 40 years later...

[-] amorangi 1 points 3 days ago

So you are saying Israel is a powerful country and USA is its weaker peer? I'd agree with that.

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