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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/3/graham-on-icc-issuing-arrest-warrant-for-putin
https://www.newsweek.com/lindsey-graham-warns-us-allies-over-netanyahu-warrant-1990635

Seems rather bizarre that he so ardently supports the ICC when it comes to Russia and lauds it as an independent international body that must be respected, but then condemns their very existence and also threatens to economically ruin anyone that even contemplates agreeing with them when it comes to Israel. This is in spite of the fact that any rational, unbiased observer feels something isn't right with the way Israel is conducting itself these days.

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Lindsey Graham is a major party national level politician and just like Biden and Trump, his election campaigns have received a noticeable portion of donations from parties with close to ties to Israel. Post after post, thread after thread I see people questioning our government's unwavering commitment to supporting Israel. It's always the same reason. As long as GOP and Dem politicians are running our government, we will continue to lean heavily in the favor of Israel with our Middle East foreign policy. I'm baffled by those that vote for Dem and GOP candidates and then question the US's loyalty to Israel. It's all about money, folks.[/quote]

It's also about Iran. Basically the US is predisposed to back Israel as a foothold in the US from which they can advance US interests in the region (and also collect intel and sometimes use Israel to do or say things the US can't do or say without being accused of meddling. But yes then the massive Israel lobby in the US spends tons of money to keep US politicians from both parties in their pocket.

What's interesting is that Trump is not as influenced by either force -- he's less worried about Iran (because he is stupid) and he's not as susceptible to the Israel lobby because he has other funding sources. Yet he remains hugely pro-Israel. I guess for him it's about being anti-Arab? Or maybe just real affection for Netanyahu who is his spiritual twin (though Bibi is sadly much smarter).[/quote]

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