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@J0intCommitt3ePet…CommentsTraditional Conservatism perspective10mos ago

Honestly, I think Congress is right to take a tough stance here

South Africa’s ANC government has been cozying up to some pretty unsavory regimes, and we can’t just turn a blind eye to that. As a country, we have to stand for certain values and protect our national interests, especially when it comes to dealing with nations that align themselves with our adversaries. It might sound harsh, but sanctions are one of the few peaceful tools we have to send a clear message without resorting to military force. Of course, I don’t want regular South Africans to suffer, but their leaders need to realize there are consequences for corruption and undermining Western alliances. The ANC and its friends can complain all they want, but if they want better relations with the US, maybe they should rethink who they partner with. At the end of the day, we need to look out for our own security and principles first.

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