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One Small and Positive Observation About the Iran-Israel War

Henry Racette
@HenryRacette
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Being wildly pro-Israel, I'm encouraged as I continue to read and listen to coverage of the brilliantly executed offensive against Iran. But I'm also encouraged by something I haven't encountered in the many articles and podcasts I've perused:

I've yet to see a single reference to the United Nations.

Oh, I'm sure that bloated and corrupt organization is trying to make itself relevant. Still, I can't recall the last time any significant event involving Israel didn't summon the career meddlers of Turtle Bay.

This is good.

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  • DonG (¡Afuera!)@DonG

    I am thinking about how Ukraine smuggled truck loads of drones deep into Russia and then launched a coordinated attack and how Israel did the same thing in Iran and I am wondering about China buying farms near military bases and millions of unvetted illegal aliens and maybe we are not all that safe in the USA.

  • Steven Seward@StevenSeward

    When you say a "reference to" the United Nations, did you mean a "condemnation from" the U. N.? I don't know why journalists or pundits would be referring to it when talking about this war, unless they were virulently anti-Semitic and were calling for U.N. action. But I don't know anybody who thinks the U.N. could seriously do anything about it.

    I noticed that certain Arab countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt are officially condemning Israel's attack, but I know they are secretly celebrating in private. In cases like this they have to keep up appearances for their populace.

  • GlennAmurgis@GlennAmurgis

    It is not surprising that the non-Shaia Muslims are causing much of a stir - none of these have any love for Iran. I am surprised that the CCP hasn't said anything given their ties with Iran. I bet Russia is keeping quiet because they are afraid, Irael will provide Ukraine hints on how to attack Russia/.

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