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> It sounds ridiculous but it may make sense for Israel to become officially part of the US empire, it already functions similarly unofficially. That’s not wh
by nis0s 11mo ago
> It sounds ridiculous but it may make sense for Israel to become officially part of the US empire, it already functions similarly unofficially.
That’s not what I was saying, and it doesn’t make sense to say at all.
- keepamovin 11mo agoI know that's not what you were saying. I was adding. And I know it doesn't sounds sensical Fret not, you are hereby disclaimed of all association, sought or unsought, with this dangerous idea.
- nis0s 11mo agoWhat’s dangerous about this idea? It’s simply wrong because let’s think back to why people formed nation states. The core ideas are related to cultural identity and protection for who you classify as your people. The Jewish people have always suffered by being targeted because of their religion or culture, that’s why it makes sense that they should have their own country. What do you think countries are for? It’s an establishment of collective will and power for navigating systemic forces. There’s a lot more to this, but then we’re just taking about political science and history. In general, groups of people with distinct characteristics need to have safe havens, they cannot rely on others for protections. People need to protect their countries, that’s where they’re safest.
- keepamovin 11mo agoTrue, that's the public motivating/organizing ideas. But the private/governing calculus about what's in the best interest may be different or larger. Small countries need protection, large countries need reach.