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In reply to the discussion: joe biden is not the king of america [View all]RainWalker
(605 posts)1. The protestors at the DNC
are a different issue altogether. The people are protesting because a massive majority of Democratic voters, 80%, want a ceasefire.
The U.S. should call for a ceasefire and a de-escalation of violence in Gaza. The U.S. should leverage its close diplomatic relationship with Israel to prevent further violence and civilian deaths.
This includes 80% of Democrats, 57% of Independents, and 56% of Republicans. https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2023/10/19/voters-agree-the-us-should-call-for-a-ceasefire-and-de-escalation-of-violence-in-gaza]
This includes 80% of Democrats, 57% of Independents, and 56% of Republicans. https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2023/10/19/voters-agree-the-us-should-call-for-a-ceasefire-and-de-escalation-of-violence-in-gaza]
That number isn't reflected with members of Congress and therefore people are protesting. Right now there's 40 members of Congress calling for a ceasefire. That number is slowly growing however.
Forty members of Congress are now calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, with more than a dozen adding their support in recent days. https://www.tpr.org/news/2023-11-19/support-for-israel-hamas-ceasefire-grows-across-the-us-and-in-congress-as-gaza-death-toll-surpasses-12-000
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If 80% of voying democrats are vocally supporting a POV which demands Biden push a .......
jaxexpat
Nov 2023
#40
ya know, it's not just that israel has a RIGHT to defend itself, it has a DUTY to.
mopinko
Nov 2023
#39
I think RW agents of chaos stumbled upon their formula for success. If we allow it.
EYESORE 9001
Nov 2023
#7
i'd personally like to know how many ppl's job it is a faux snooze to hunt down shit like this.
mopinko
Nov 2023
#31
seems like all it takes is a little streak of stupid, and there's always someone waiting to pound the wedge.
mopinko
Nov 2023
#16
Yes, the U.S. and its president are definitely just a tiny baby in the geopolitical reality of the Middle East.
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2023
#17
No, Biden is not a king, but he is one of the most powerful men in the world.
Chainfire
Nov 2023
#37
The fact that he's getting it from both sides makes me think he's doing it fairly
IronLionZion
Nov 2023
#52