The F.B.I. manufactured plots to convince Donald Trump that Iran sought to kill him, while Israel and its administration allies exploited the president’s deepest fears to keep him on the path to war. By Max Blumenthal The Grayzone “I got him before he got me,” an ebullient President Donal

Albo, Marles etc. now also sending our troops to war. How did this all start? Article tldr: War hawks playing into Trump’s fear of assassination.

    • oahi@aussie.zoneOP
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      7 days ago

      The real question is: why is Australian political decisions about deployment to the US’ war determined by Trump’s paranoia?

      • eureka@aussie.zoneEnglish
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        7 days ago

        No, that’s not the real question. The real question is, why is this in “Australian Politics”?

        The article doesn’t even mention Australia in passing. We’re well aware that our politics is linked to the USA but that doesn’t make all USA foreign policy worth posting in this community. This is a federated platform, most of us see posts from other communities where this post should be made.

        • oahi@aussie.zoneOP
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          7 days ago

          The post isn’t merely about the article or US foreign policy though… It’s about Australian foreign policy and our politicians’ decision to be Trump’s lapdog.

          Albo, Marles etc. now also sending our troops to war.

          Since people in this community are so well aware of the link, they may be inclined to discuss this major foreign policy decision from our politicians in this community dedicated to australian politics.