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[–] [email protected] 27 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I am honestly surprised by how Jordan leadership are handling this compared to how Jordan citizens are handling this.

[–] ABCDE 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 23 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

They tried to burn down the embassy last month, a couple militia groups moving through Jordan to attack Israel, etc.

TBH I understand and applaud Jordan officials for trying to reduce harm, as much as it pains me to say it.

[–] 50MYT 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Jordan is like the sensible cousin.

They show up to the wedding, have a good time.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 8 months ago

Not sure it’s relevant but the Jordanian king is also a Star Trek fan. He was in an episode. My point is he’s a little more modem than some of the previous leaders. I know his wife has ruffled some feathers as well.

[–] machineLearner 4 points 8 months ago

Its truly much easier to understand once you realize theyre still a british client kingdom that only exists due to american checks. You dont have health care because Jordan needs to serve as an airstrip and a buffer, else it would be swallowed by syria or saudi arabia.