Posts by Mark Hall
Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier
Canada lost its chance
In this context, the question of control is irrelevant, as these entities are not distinct. Israel is the US, the US is Israel. Canada lost its chance. Israel is the 51st state.
Israel adopts an identical stance in the Middle East. They see themselves as the US of the region—the morally superior country with the right to attack perceived adversaries by any means, justified by their exceptionalism and divine choosiness.
The US, as the self-proclaimed sheriff of the world, seeks to define who is good and who is bad, claiming the right to attack the "bad guys" in any manner they choose, justified by perceived moral high ground.
However, when viewed from a more systemic perspective, it becomes evident that this is the wrong question.
Canada lost its chance
Amidst the conflict between Israel and Iran, many analysts grapple with the challenging question of whether the US was aware of the attack and, more broadly, who holds control. Does Israel control the US, or does the US control Israel?
A cadeira me representa!