[bell-cot]

Theory: Most HNer's are quite aware of the crummy situation, do not like depressing "Day nnn of Horrible Things Happening in Sudan" updates, and know that discussing Israeli/Palestinian issues on HN has a 0.000% chance of improving anything.

[koonsolo]

From what I understand, US still supports Israel. Public opinion matters to politicians, so it's not 0.000% chance.

[bell-cot]

Drake Equation:

{total # of HN readers} * {% who are American voters} * {% who bother reading submissions/comments on this topic} * {% who meaningfully change their opinion on the subject as a result of such reading} * {% who change to strongly opposing US support for Israel (because politicians don't much care about druthers)} * {% who "stick" in that new position, long-term} * ...

Multiply it out. Then compare to the number of US voters who'd need to switch to strongly opposing support for Israel, for the politicians to notice or care.

I'll stick with my 0.000%.

[koonsolo]

Sure, then stick your head in the sand and keep supporting Israel. It's not going to change my view on US anyway, it only confirms it.