And why does it matter?
Why do Americans, in particular Republicans, get up and cheer whenever a politician (such as the Republicans running for President) mentions that Israel is America's closest ally and friend? It's such a bizarre spectacle to watch. What does it mean and why does any American care about any country in the Middle East?
My belief is that no American should care and really doesn't care but they've been trained to think that they care and that they have to care about Israel. If Israel were to vaporize tomorrow, what difference would it make to America? None, except that American taxpayers would be able to save billions of dollars in foreign aid to Israel.
Am I misinformed? What is the significance of American and Israeli ties?
Why do Americans, in particular Republicans, get up and cheer whenever a politician (such as the Republicans running for President) mentions that Israel is America's closest ally and friend? It's such a bizarre spectacle to watch. What does it mean and why does any American care about any country in the Middle East?
My belief is that no American should care and really doesn't care but they've been trained to think that they care and that they have to care about Israel. If Israel were to vaporize tomorrow, what difference would it make to America? None, except that American taxpayers would be able to save billions of dollars in foreign aid to Israel.
Am I misinformed? What is the significance of American and Israeli ties?