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[–] Sundial@lemm.ee 46 points 2 years ago (2 children)

If only he could do something to help stop it.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 37 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

It is insane that he’s digging his heels in on this. It’s going to stain his legacy (which he cares a lot about) pretty severely.

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

LBJ had Vietnam, it’s looking like this is Joe’s hill to die on

[–] nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Certainly the hill his re election ambitions died on, but im just happy they're dead.

[–] franklin@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Unfortunately, due to how deep Israel and the US are in bed together, I can guarantee you, regardless of who takes the seat things will remain status quo. It's not something you or I get to choose.

[–] nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

And therein lies the basis of voter apathy.

[–] franklin@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

No I'm anything but apathetic, There are a lot of other things I do believe we get to choose on and that We can absolutely fight for I just don't think this is one of them.

That being said, I really, really hope I'm wrong.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He’s only the PotUS, it’s not like he has any influence or power. All he can do is override congress to send Israel guns and cash.

[–] nogooduser@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Which means that he could also not override congress and not send Israel guns or cash.