Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

moniss

(7,863 posts)
3. As I said there is decrying of the behavior in others
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 04:43 PM
Jun 22

but what is/has been going on in Israel as well is no "flower of democracy" moment and so when the media there quote the IDF or the government in describing damage, actions etc. there are major credibility issues as well as in countries like Iran, China, Turkey, Hungary etc. So when the government says little to no damage there is no reason to take that at face value as there would be no reason to take a similar report from the Tehran Times. The governments of Israel over the years have a long history of lying and deception even with their supposed "friends" like the US. The point here being that most all governments tell lies to their own people and the rest of the world and so people should not "accept" one any more readily than the other.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»The media censorship in I...»Reply #3