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RainWalker

(605 posts)
1. The protestors at the DNC
Mon Nov 20, 2023, 09:41 AM
Nov 2023

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]


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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The protestors at the DNC RainWalker Nov 2023 #1
80% of ppl r protesting the wrong ppl. mopinko Nov 2023 #2
I mostly agree RainWalker Nov 2023 #5
GOP does seem to get a pass on this don't they? Evolve Dammit Nov 2023 #9
Yes they sure do RainWalker Nov 2023 #18
Yep. Protesting the GOP would kill multiple birds in a single swoop. jaxexpat Nov 2023 #12
I don't think it puts progressives RainWalker Nov 2023 #19
well, dsa has completely stepped in it. mopinko Nov 2023 #29
If 80% of voying democrats are vocally supporting a POV which demands Biden push a ....... jaxexpat Nov 2023 #40
thank u for exactly getting my point. mopinko Nov 2023 #48
A friend and I were having lunch and the Hamas / Israel war came up lapfog_1 Nov 2023 #54
The U.S. used to be looked upon as a world leader, and rightfully so! PTL_Mancuso Nov 2023 #6
So what. The DNC doesn't make foreign policy. yardwork Nov 2023 #20
No one is claiming he is king but make no mistake, Biden has influence. Autumn Nov 2023 #3
Influence over Hamas? mzmolly Nov 2023 #24
Marching hasn't accomplished anything in close to half a century ExWhoDoesntCare Nov 2023 #44
I disagree. mzmolly Nov 2023 #46
There are different kinds of protests. yardwork Nov 2023 #49
We could stop our UN veto of ceasefire. Basic LA Nov 2023 #4
The UN vote has no binding power. TwilightZone Nov 2023 #10
"We" Vetoed a UN ceasefire resolution. Basic LA Nov 2023 #36
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
you have to wonder mopinko Nov 2023 #8
Almost seems like it might have been planned... yardwork Nov 2023 #22
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
Joe Biden controls gas prices and inflation IronLionZion Nov 2023 #11
Agreed relayerbob Nov 2023 #13
There's all sorts of words and actions he could take on Gaza. David__77 Nov 2023 #14
none of which lead to him solving this over night. mopinko Nov 2023 #26
I agree it wouldn't solve things overnight. David__77 Nov 2023 #28
This misperception abounds in other topics, too Random Boomer Nov 2023 #15
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
Bingo. yardwork Nov 2023 #23
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
not saying he's powerless, and imho mopinko Nov 2023 #25
There's a chance we could lose reelection over this IronLionZion Nov 2023 #21
That's why I'm so annoyed with the knee jerk performative "left" right now. yardwork Nov 2023 #50
Liberals are like that. Diverse opinions and perspectives IronLionZion Nov 2023 #51
I know but it's exhausting. yardwork Nov 2023 #53
The last guy who thought he was king is on trial now... BlueIdaho Nov 2023 #27
Kings can't stop wars by decree, either. However, in the case of Biden: NCIndie Nov 2023 #30
We need to stop giving voters a pass Paidon Nov 2023 #32
BINGO! inthewind21 Nov 2023 #34
K&R onecaliberal Nov 2023 #33
This is real. Snackshack Nov 2023 #35
No, Biden is not a king, but he is one of the most powerful men in the world. Chainfire Nov 2023 #37
i didnt. he has power, he has used it wisely and well, imho. mopinko Nov 2023 #38
K&R betsuni Nov 2023 #41
This conflict is Biden's albatross. Oneironaut Nov 2023 #42
who's doing that? no one is ignoring anything. mopinko Nov 2023 #43
Oh I agree he's handling it well. Oneironaut Nov 2023 #47
The fact that he's getting it from both sides makes me think he's doing it fairly IronLionZion Nov 2023 #52
K&R spanone Nov 2023 #45
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