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Thanks for this comment, really. I always found it weird that people care so much about internal repression of some random countries (not Saudi Arabia, close al

by amunozo 7mo ago

Thanks for this comment, really. I always found it weird that people care so much about internal repression of some random countries (not Saudi Arabia, close ally of the US and one of the instigators of this war), but not military actions in third countries of its own (nor again repression by countries which solely exist because the US keeps their leaders in power like, again, Saudi Arabia).

Schmerika 7mo ago
It's very weird indeed - and yet, it always seems to match with whatever 'random' country the latest shows and news reports have been demonizing. It reminds me of that old joke: > A KGB spy and a CIA agent meet up in a bar for a friendly drink. "I have to admit, I'm always so impressed by Soviet propaganda. You really know how to get people worked up," the CIA agent says. "Thank you," the KGB says. "We do our best but truly, it's nothing compared to American propaganda. Your people believe everything your state media tells them." The CIA agent drops his drink in shock and disgust. "Thank you friend, but you must be confused... There's no propaganda in America." And that's only gotten more true every decade since. I don't see the US ever reaching the level of discourse where we question our 'allies' atrocities the same as [latest boogeyman]'s. And taking any accountability for our own war crimes? Not a chance. We'll invade anyone who tries (see the Hague Invasion Act). At least when it comes to politics, the vast majority of the US lives on the Dunning-Kruger "Peak of Mount Stupid"; failing to clear the lowest possible bar while pointing fingers and laughing at everyone else. All the money, all the access to information, and still that's where we're at. Weird af.