Originally Posted by
Lowslung
That’s all true, but I think there are more and more Americans wondering why we’re beholden to Israeli whims. One thing I give credit to previous admins of all stripes for is reining in the Israelis when they get squirrely. I get the distinct impression that Bibi sees the current admin as easier to manipulate than previous ones and is hell bent on making hay while the sun is shining. I’m glad we consider Israel an ally, but their national interests don’t always align with ours. In fact, sometimes they are diametrically opposed. As an American citizen, I’m somewhat dismayed that our current leadership has allowed the country to be led down the primrose Israeli path.
Could be, I don't trust them either.
But as long as we're reliant on the global price of oil, and on the global economy which is also reliant on that, we need max stability in the region and IL is an obvious reliable partner in that (they have no one else to turn to).
Maybe someday if we don't need oil as much and/or the GCC steps up enough to counter-balance the bad actors we won't need to be as involved. Or maybe the bad actors evolve into not-so-bad (many have).