Satirical Onion Article Accidentally Predicts Actual News HeadlineBy Carey Wedler Following agreement on Obamas much-anticipated deal to reduce Irans nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifted sanctions (that the president himself originally promoted and imposed), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was publicly incensed. In predictable jest, The Onion published an article last Tuesdayas the deal was reachedtitled, U.S. Soothes Upset Netanyahu With Shipment Of Ballistic Missiles. It joked that to pacify the saber-rattling leader, Obama sent him a special shipment of weaponsmocking the United States sizable contributions to its favorite ally in the region. Bibi always gets a little cranky when he sees us talking to Iran, but a few dozen short-range surface-to-surface missiles usually cheer him right up, the Onion joked a State Department official said. Of course, we try not to spoil him by giving him a whole new tactical ballistics delivery system every single time he throws a fit, but our guys pretty good at getting his way. At least well have a couple months of peace and quiet around here. The very next day, Israeli newspaper Haaretz published a real story called After Vienna accord, Obama offers military upgrade to help Israel swallow bitter Iranian deal. Though Netanyahu ultimately rejected the offerlikely out of spite over his public disdain for the deal (compounded with the fact that the United States has already extensively enabled the nations arsenal)the Onion article was dangerously close to reality. This coincidence is a reflection of the dangerous relationship between the United States and Israel. Israeli interests dominate Congress with lobbyist funds and political pressure, leading politicians across the board to universally endorse Israel and defend its actions in spite of the countrys repeated human rights violations. The Onion article was not only predictive, but reminiscent of other occasions. Last summer, Obama criticized Netanyahus Operation Protective Edge for its brazen targeting of civilians. The United States continued to provide material support to Israel, however, ultimately rendering the presidents objections hollow. In spite of continued weapons supplies, Netanyahu shamed Obama for failing to support Israel enough. Fittingly, the Onion article concluded that the State Department spokesperson said the U.S. was saving its shipment of missile defense system components in case Netanyahu got worked up during Israel-Palestine peace negotiations later this year. Netanyahu has howled about the dangers of a nuclear Iran for years, repeatedly crying wolf with little evidence to substantiate his claims. His objection to the Iran deala vital move to avoid further conflict in the regionwas the Israeli prime ministers latest tantrum against diplomacy. The Onions prescient observation highlights a world so absurd, extreme, and hypocritical that satire and comedy are more truthful than the politicians and corporate media that attempt to mold reality. As Haaretz tweeted alongside its acknowledgment of the Onions accuracy, When The Onion is the most reliable news source about your country, you know youre a mess. Carey Wedler joined Anti-Media as an independent journalist in September of 2014. Her topics of interest include the police and warfare states, the Drug War, the relevance of history to current problems and solutions, and positive developments that drive humanity forward. Living at her place of birth, she currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Learn more about Wedler here! The Onion really defined the true nature of that special relationship Remember the part about financing BOTH SIDES of the war??? Only comedians and satirists are allowed to tell the truth (like George Carlin). 