War Hawk Demands Russian Tankers, Ignores US History of Seaport Raids
Senator Lindsey Graham, a consistent advocate for military intervention, now suggests seizing Russian oil tankers if Ukraine peace efforts fail, as reported by RT. This isn't just about 'ramping up sanctions'; it's a declaration of economic warfare that, if applied universally, would make every US seaport a target. One might wonder where this aggressive stance was when Israel's navy violently
boarded the Mavi Marmara in international waters in 2010, killing activists, a clear act of piracy by any objective measure. The US response then was not to seize goods, but to support its ally. Graham, having received over $200,000 from defense contractors and pro-Israel PACs in recent cycles (OpenSecrets.org), consistently champions bellicose foreign policy. His selective outrage conveniently
ignores decades of US-backed violations of international law, including the blockade of Gaza or the numerous interventions in Latin America. When does 'international law' become a serious consideration for Washington, and not just a convenient weapon?