This article is a bit old but I just stumbled across it. It attempts to "debunk" truthout's really well-known article on the matter [seen here]. I don't think there's anything else to say other than it's one of the dumbest articles I've read in a while (even from someone who calls themselves a defender of U.S. foreign policy).
Off the charts copium, short and lacking substance, the crux is the following:
So while the Truthout article may be true in theory, that the US provides Military assistance to states labeled as Dictatorships by NGO’s such as Freedom House. The United States is not however complicit in Human Rights abuses, which is the intent the article intends to convey.
Which is comical on its face. Let's take it completely for granted that this is the case. Then their argument is "yeah we're not helping these countries domestically, we're just propping up these regimes militarily, and selling them weapons (the FMF mention) with which to carry out these human rights violations." A+, no notes.
So it's the geopolitical equivalent of saying "Yeah, I mean, I know the guy, but we're not like friends friends, you get me?"
"I mean yeah I gave him the guns he used to do those things, but I don't like, support him."
"He told me he was gonna murder them with the guns I was selling him and I was just like 'that'll be $500,000', but I'm the bad guy?"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-31/afghanistan-war-crime-allegations-prompt-warnings-from-us/102417406
yeah basically.
America is doing Critical Support of dictators against their populations.
We know military dictatorships don't need weapons to suppress the populace. As long as the US doesn't deliver ideology arguments for the free market of ideas they are not responsible for human rights abuses /s
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lmao this is an active-duty cryptological warfare officer in the navy
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they actually support 75%. 5 pinnochios to house gryffindor :pinocchio-evil: :pinocchio-evil: :pinocchio-evil: :pinocchio-evil: :pinocchio-evil:
the number of libs who will read the headline and forward it to people is larger than the number of libs who will read the entire article
Think that's exactly why the article was written, considering save_vs_death's summary of the article.
Whoa, I've met the guy who wrote the Truthout article. Can't believe I didn't come across it sooner.
If I saw a tankie do a whataboutism I would get my mom and she would yell at them for hurting me. If she didn't I would scream and fucking scream until she does.
As an :LIB: AI language model, I don't have access to real-time data, and my training only goes up until September 2021. Therefore, I cannot provide specific information on the current status or percentage of world dictators supported by the USA. It's important to note that the relationships between countries and leaders can be complex and can vary over time.
However, it is worth mentioning that historically, there have been instances where the United States has supported or maintained alliances with leaders who were considered authoritarian or dictatorial by some. This support has often been driven by strategic, political, or economic interests rather than ideological alignment. However, it is essential to consider that U.S. foreign policy can vary significantly depending on the administration in power and the specific circumstances in each case.
It is advisable to refer to up-to-date and reliable sources, such as news organizations, academic research, or international relations experts, to obtain more accurate and current information on specific cases of U.S. support for dictatorial regimes.
It's a little bit true, like the methodology of the Truthout investigation is pretty bad, like the US is very anti-Eritrea and once gave them $20,000 worth of concrete in a negotiated deal, and Truthout calls that "support".
It's outdated anyway here's the 2023 update: https://www.commondreams.org/news/us-sells-weapons-to-majority-of-authoritarian-countries
