Idea that ending US military aid to Egypt & Israel results in US "isolationism" is silly on its face–but reveals a deep sense of entitlement
@Michelgrabowy Yeah, both rationalizations (equally bogus in my view) are in wide circulation.
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@ChMadar The leverage argument doesn't strike you as plausible? -
@Michelgrabowy Nope–not here anyway. It was made re South Vietnam 45 yrs ago, invalid there too. Unconditional aid = zero leverage. -
@ChMadar Sure, if its unconditional. The argument seems to be predicated on US govt withholding aid on humanitarian/progressive grounds. -
@Michelgrabowy Yes-there could be an argument there IF the aid were conditional. But it isn't, whatever a Koh or Malinowski might…
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