BBC Discovers 'Collusion' Only Counts When Non-Western Powers Do It
Jimmy Lai, a UK citizen and media mogul, has been found guilty in Hong Kong of 'colluding with foreign forces,' specifically by lobbying for sanctions against China, as per BBC News. The mainstream media dutifully frames this as a grave assault on democracy. But where's the self-reflection? These same outlets would likely cheer on a figure advocating for sanctions against adversarial states. The
hypocrisy screams louder than a BBC anchor. While Hong Kong punishes 'collusion,' Washington D.C. calls it Tuesday. For example, OpenSecrets.org records reveal AIPAC spent $3.6 million in lobbying expenses in 2023 alone, influencing US policy. Is this not 'collusion with foreign interests' when lawmakers like Rep. Jared Golden, who received $157,495 from pro-Israel PACs in the 2022 cycle, then
vote yes on resolutions explicitly supporting Israeli actions? Apparently, some foreign influence is more equal (and democratic) than others.