Why does the US support Israel?

I can't think of any advantages to the US supporting Israel, but I can think of a whole bunch of disadvantages.

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Hmm...

Step 1- Ignore reliable information given out by a well-respected broadcast corporation with retarded name-calling
Step 2- Cry about no other source of information, is telling what you don't want to hear

Nice method there, I guess that's how you remain completely oblivious to the world and keep your ancient reactionary notions.