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by ceejayoz 1659 days ago
> The US government basically ensure's Taiwan's safety and independence

Israel's setup is quite similar.

> if it were up to half the people in the US, Israel would cease to exist

https://today.yougov.com/topics/international/articles-repor...

"Most Americans believe helping to protect Israel should be an important goal of American policy toward the Middle East. On this, Democrats (59%), Republicans (64%), and Independents (79%) agree. However, the latest Economist/YouGov poll underscores the differences in opinions about Israel between Republicans and Democrats."

That's a pretty far cry from what you're asserting.