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Actions of Western democracies are usually subject to greater scrutiny. Indeed, the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism allowed for this: it says that it is antise
by ajb 3y ago
Actions of Western democracies are usually subject to greater scrutiny. Indeed, the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism allowed for this: it says that it is antisemitism to hold Israel to a higher standard than other democracies - not than other nations altogether.
- incrudible 3y agoISIS was defeated by a coalition including western democracies. Well over a thousand civilians died by US bombs alone.
- sudosysgen 3y agoThe fact that it wasn't Americans on the ground but other Iraqis is a gigantic difference.
- incrudible 3y agoOh, and there I thought the masses of dead civilians from air strikes were the point of contention. My bad.
- sudosysgen 3y agoWhen you try to argue the point that it's to liberate them, it's more credible when it's people of the same ethnic group and country, not people who are also stealing your land and kidnapping your people at the same time.