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In reply to the discussion: Joe Biden will get no credit for the Gaza ceasefire. None. [View all]wiggs
(8,874 posts)28. Bigger achievement he should get credit for: no widespread regional war or WWIII. I imagine
that has been the primary goal since October 7, with non-stop communication with several countries (including Israel) to make sure this doesn't cost many many more lives than already lost.
There are multiple goals that have to be pursued all at once and certainly hostages are near the top, but the world should be grateful that there's a powerful country with leverage and leadership willing to broker a soft landing (hopefully....And which doesn't have a potus who uses that leverage and leadership only to glorify/enrich himself and make deals for future seaside resorts in Israel occupied Gaza)
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That's part of his strength, he's a humanitarian, he doesn't care who gets the credit if he can bring peace
Walleye
Nov 2023
#1
I don't know if he's the greatest of my lifetime, but he (along with Jimmy Carter) is the most modest.
DFW
Nov 2023
#2
He has an unselfish reason to start needing to care more about getting credit for what he does
Silent3
Nov 2023
#4
I've been more supportive of Israel's response than most here. But there's been too much destruction
LymphocyteLover
Nov 2023
#38
I was against this all from the start because I had a feeling the IDF was going to go too far
Lanius
Nov 2023
#40
Although Sherman is famous for being ruthless and burning Southern cities,
LymphocyteLover
Nov 2023
#58
I'm saying that taking the word of the Hamas run Gaza Health Ministry is folly.
SlimJimmy
Nov 2023
#66
Hamas bears a huge part of the blame but there should be accountability for every home bombed in Gaza
LymphocyteLover
Nov 2023
#71
Meanwhile in the West Bank - shove those old ladies while taking their houses
womanofthehills
Nov 2023
#59
I'm confused. Why do you assume it's our call to accept/reject this agreement?
MyNameIsJonas
Nov 2023
#27
It's just SOP for the media. I'm surprised they haven't started with "only" 50 yet.
Native
Nov 2023
#17
Bigger achievement he should get credit for: no widespread regional war or WWIII. I imagine
wiggs
Nov 2023
#28
A ceasefire can last for hours, days, weeks, months, or longer. This is a ceasefire.
David__77
Nov 2023
#35
I know Biden had to back Israel publicly, but he could have been savvier with his wording in the early days of the war
Lanius
Nov 2023
#42
Thank you President Biden for the hard work in negotiating this hostage release
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 2023
#47
President Biden's persistent pressure on Middle East leaders was a key factor in sealing the deal
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 2023
#72