U.S. Media Quiet as Tunisia Jails Opposition for Decades; 'Democracy' Only Applies When Convenient
A Tunisian appeals court just handed down prison sentences up to 45 years to opposition leaders, a move critics, including the European Parliament, decry as a political witch hunt by President Saied. Yet, the usual champions of 'democracy' in Western media outlets are remarkably muted. This isn't just about Tunisia; it's a pattern. When the U.S. or its allies (like Israel, which receives billions
in military aid) engage in similar suppression, the narrative quickly shifts from 'authoritarianism' to 'stability' or 'security concerns'. Where is the wall-to-wall coverage, the op-eds condemning the erosion of democratic norms? This selectively applied outrage raises questions: Is it only a 'dictatorship' when it doesn't align with strategic interests, or when its leaders don't play ball with
the IMF's austerity demands? The media's silence here screams louder than any headline they didn't write.