mattw3496

Calm down, it’s for primaries.

You asked what it would accomplish if the US stops giving Israel money (which I read as aid in general)

The accomplishment would that the US would no longer be giving money and weapons to a country committing genocide. I did not say that this would stop the genocide, I realize that Biden has no intrinsic ability to stop it. But we can absolutely blame him for contributing still. It is absolutely Biden’s fault that he is using his 60 days discretion for funding military action before the senate weighs in, and it isn’t some logical fallacy to say that we should not be doing that.

Also, Biden could actually start guiding US diplomats to pressure Israel more by not vetoing UN resolutions that would aid Palestine/attempt to curb Israel’s genocidal action.

Just like with any other issue, multiple layers of effort can help reduce said issue. Masks, airflow, testing, and vaccines don’t stop COVID, but they do a pretty good job at reducing risk and illness. Although the US cannot unilaterally stop Israel from bombing the hell out of innocents, the US can certainly do a few things to make it clear that they should stop.

While your snarky comment is technically right, you seem to be intentionally ignoring this person’s actual point.

Sure, they’ll still genocide without the US’ help. But that doesn’t mean we should continue helping them?

Besides, having a country that tends to ally with Israel stop providing them weapons might actually make them consider their actions more. Doubtful, but still infinitely more useful than continuing to give aid.

“It doesn’t make a lot of sense to be conditioning a military campaign engaged in by an ally,” he said. He added that “there’s no question if there are allegations, they will be the subject of scrutiny and review,” but said he doesn’t think the resolution is the right approach.

“Hey, I just saw your brother murder someone, we need to call the cops!”

“Oh no, that’s not good! But we can’t call the cops, I’ve always supported my brother, I can’t stop now when he is in trouble already!”

Even as someone against the death penalty, hard disagree. Sometimes when a bastard fascist shows you their colors…

Yikes. I don’t like Trump or Trump supporters (or Republicans/Republican supporters for that matter), but you’ve gotta calm down, my guy.

These people have spent their lives gaslighted by bad people, that’s no reason to kill them. One of my favorite people was raised VERY evangelist, another friend raised Mormon, and they’ve educated themselves out of that.

We don’t euthanize people with stubbed toes, nor should we abandon those that are being gaslit and lied to constantly. They already get their just desserts by living under the policies of those they voted for.

Also, ableist slurs? Do better.

Why do you think they shifted their policy? It’s because dem voters are threatening to not vote for them if they are shitty. Yeah, democrats have a problem with not voting together leading to 2016-like elections, but that type of event causes the party to correct themselves a little. It’d be better if they would actually learn the lesson though.

They won’t because they are corporatists and reactionary, but maybe one day.