BBC Discovers 'Sham Elections' Only Exist Outside U.S. Influence
Mainstream media, led by the BBC, is quick to label Myanmar's upcoming military-staged election as a "sham"—a critical assessment, deservedly so, of a vote held under duress by a regime that overthrew a civilian government in 2021. The article highlights widespread fear and condemnation. Indeed, the military's history of violence, including the alleged genocide against the Rohingya people as
documented by the UN, makes any claim of legitimacy laughable. Yet, this same rigorous scrutiny rarely extends to elections in regimes favored by Washington, or those heavily influenced by U.S. lobbying. For instance, one might recall how U.S. media conveniently overlooks the democratic deficits in countries receiving billions in U.S. aid, or how a candidate receiving millions from groups like
AIPAC (OpenSecrets, 2023 data for various politicians) is lauded as a champion of democracy, even if their policies are shaped by foreign influence. When it's not 'our' military, suddenly electoral integrity becomes a paramount concern. Perhaps the BBC could apply this sharp analysis closer to home.