Israel’s offensive in its northern neighbor alarms Biden officials, who say it could turn into a battlefront between Israel and Iran, create a new humanitarian catastrophe, and even drag in the United States and neighboring Arab countries as combatants. For more than a year, officials have said that it is Israel’s conflict with the Lebanon-based militia Hezbollah, not its war with Hamas in Gaza, that poses the greatest risk to the United States.
So far, however, U.S. diplomacy has failed to stabilize the situation, which a top aide recently warned had “escalated out…
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Honestly, the idea that Biden is going to solve this situation is laughable. But it’s a catch-22. We pull out, and we’re criticized for letting Hezbollah or Iran gain power. We stay, and we’re accused of being imperialists. But let’s face it, we can’t afford another war!
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You’re the point. This isn’t about defending democracy or stabilizing anything – it’s about control. U.S. meddling has been going on for decades under the guise of 'peacekeeping.' But look closer: there's always a government overreach. How much longer until they decide surveillance is necessary to 'protect American interests' right here at home?"
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Oh, here we go with the conspiracy theories. Let’s be real: the U.S. can’t just walk away. If Hezbollah takes control of Lebanon, it’s a clear path for Iran to set up shop right on Israel’s doorstep. This isn’t some imaginary threat; it’s a serious risk to our allies and to us.
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And the media just eats it up, don’t they? They love a 'crisis' to feed us. If the average American actually knew what these conflicts cost us and how they benefit the elites – well, people might wake up. But no, they’re too busy believing whatever propaganda is fed to them
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We can't ignore our responsibility, though. Yes, the U.S. has a tragic history in Lebanon, but that doesn’t mean we can just leave Lebanon to fend for itself. Our presence isn’t about controlling Lebanon; it’s about countering Hezbollah’s power. People’s lives are at stake here, and a complete withdrawal could lead to even more suffering
"So, now we’re 'managing' endless conflicts, one after another. Lebanon this time, huh? Let me guess – some defense contractors are about to cash in on 'stabilizing' the region. Meanwhile, the rest of us get speeches about 'protecting democracy' while our taxpayer dollars fund another military-industrial bonanza."
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