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LeftInTX

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87. "Voters" is a plural word.

Sat Feb 3, 2024, 01:22 PM

Feb 2024

Most Arab-Americans are Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqi and Egyptian.

If this was about one person, it would be different.

Henry Ford brought Lebanese auto-workers to Michigan over 100 years ago. There have been growing communities since.

The mayor of Dearborn is Lebanese. He's one who is making a stink. I can see them being upset and standing with Palestinians, but the majority who say they aren't voting for Biden are not Palestinian. Trump will only make the situation worse and they know this. The mayor of Dearborn is a former Democratic state rep. He also supported Bernie over Biden in 2020. He's been a thorn in Biden's side before Oct 7th.

I don't know why he wasn't a thorn in Trump's side when he was a state rep during Trump's presidency.

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Michigan's Arabs and Muslims push to defeat Biden in critical state [View all] sarisataka Jan 2024 OP

I guess they yearn for Trump's warm embrace. RandySF Jan 2024 #1

He'll start deporting them or putting them in camps redqueen Feb 2024 #73

So they will actively work for the guy who plans a "complete Muslim plan including Palestinian refugees" on Day 1... JT45242 Jan 2024 #2

I'm confused. Aristus Jan 2024 #3

I'm guessing they are hoping the possibility of losing Michigan convinces him ColinC Jan 2024 #5

you mean him is Biden? lapfog_1 Jan 2024 #17

Sure. But I doubt those are the things that are resonating immediately for most ColinC Jan 2024 #27

Probably. But it's a STUPID plan. Happy Hoosier Jan 2024 #19

Although I generally agree with the sentiment... ColinC Jan 2024 #29

Is it though? Happy Hoosier Jan 2024 #34

I get what you are saying but you simply can't cut the emotion out of the political reality either ColinC Jan 2024 #36

And I get what you're saying, but reality is harsh. Happy Hoosier Jan 2024 #37

Well at the end of the day it will be up to Biden to convince them he is worth voting for ColinC Jan 2024 #38

As opposed to WHAT!? Letting TFG win? Happy Hoosier Jan 2024 #39

Recognizing a Palestinian state, I imagine, would definitely win their vote ColinC Jan 2024 #40

Would it? Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #78

It is very clear they are bent on revenge Sugarcoated Feb 2024 #77

I guess that would be true if...Hamas had not attacked first. Demsrule86 Jan 2024 #43

Regardless of who provoked it, their families are dying at the hands of the IDF ColinC Jan 2024 #46

Nope this is Hamas...they were offered a cease fire ad refused. They don't give a damn Demsrule86 Jan 2024 #60

I don't think most see it that way ColinC Jan 2024 #62

This is why the "pro palestinian" side is full of shit JI7 Feb 2024 #74

That would make sense except that Biden's policy is the only wise course. yardwork Jan 2024 #30

Biden isn't in a good spot for sure ColinC Jan 2024 #31

I sympathize with them but they're attacking the wrong person. yardwork Jan 2024 #32

Agreed and I certainly hope Biden figures out how to win them back ColinC Jan 2024 #33

I have some sympathy.... Happy Hoosier Jan 2024 #35

How do you know what energy they've expended KPN Jan 2024 #51

Well certainly they haven't been protesting publicly about it. Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #63

I do. I happen to have a sister who married a Lebanese KPN Feb 2024 #64

The US is not close to a neutral party in that conflict iemanja Feb 2024 #69

Of course we're not neutral! Israel is our close ally. yardwork Feb 2024 #72

The issue at hand in this thread iemanja Feb 2024 #86

I see the folly not wisdom. TheKentuckian Feb 2024 #79

Fuck That Noise.. Pres Biden is NOT Going to "lose" MI" Cha Jan 2024 #45

Add to that confusion the fact that Biden isn't the President of Israel. GoCubsGo Feb 2024 #71

Did they support trump's muslim ban? Takket Jan 2024 #4

Stupidity in action! atreides1 Jan 2024 #6

30 family members... Think. Again. Jan 2024 #7

Strikes me that grief is ultimately the highest form of grievance KPN Jan 2024 #53

Yes, it's been shocking to me... Think. Again. Jan 2024 #54

Muslim Americans make up about 2 to 3% of the Michigan population. The largest JohnSJ Jan 2024 #8

Not voting for Biden is a vote for Trump, this election is a strictly binary choice MistakenLamb Jan 2024 #26

not necessarily, and it is a heck of a lot better than if they voted for trump. In addition, JohnSJ Jan 2024 #28

Here's another set of cool facts peggysue2 Jan 2024 #48

Makes little sense considering the alternative to Biden. Here's hoping the Gaza ceasefire plan works and tensions... brush Jan 2024 #9

more proof the MSM is in the tank for Trump RAB910 Jan 2024 #10

So it seems Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2024 #93

follow the money. mopinko Jan 2024 #11

Yes, ma'am. Follow the fcking money. Hekate Jan 2024 #16

To what end, exactly? Do they think Trump cares more about Gazans? Or them? CousinIT Jan 2024 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jan 2024 #14

American grievance culture doesn't hold a candle to comradebillyboy Jan 2024 #20

I'm not sure about that. BannonsLiver Jan 2024 #21

I've lived all over the country including the South. comradebillyboy Jan 2024 #23

We can compare notes in a thousand years or so and see how it adds up TheKentuckian Feb 2024 #80

That's true!! They even got Netanyahu in power via their election boycott!! LeftInTX Jan 2024 #25

The simple answer is Zeitghost Jan 2024 #58

I'm sorry they feel that way. BannonsLiver Jan 2024 #13

As soon as Trump got into office he imposed a Muslim Ban that caused pure chaos at our airports.. Hekate Jan 2024 #15

Has Anyone Asked TFG Or Darling Nikki Deep State Witch Jan 2024 #18

I notice that none of the Arab states are doing anything comradebillyboy Jan 2024 #22

Do they know Trump will begin deportations on day one Ritabert Jan 2024 #24

Trump will be 1 million times worse for the Palestinians videohead5 Jan 2024 #41

RSO rso Jan 2024 #42

That's some smart thinking right there considering pinkstarburst Jan 2024 #44

Go vote for Trump so that he can deport or murder you. Oneironaut Jan 2024 #47

If Biden loses in November on account of American Arabs and Muslims dalton99a Jan 2024 #49

So when The Bopper Jan 2024 #50

Why won't they meet with him to talk this out? trump cannot and will not help ecstatic Jan 2024 #52

Would be weirdly ironic if many Islamaphobes in the U. S... Jrose Jan 2024 #55

Trump, the Muslims' new pal. keithbvadu2 Jan 2024 #56

Smart move! SarahD Jan 2024 #57

To the Muslims who say they won't vote for Biden next year, don't say you haven't been warned. LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #59

The National Review wants to declare UNRWA a terrorist group. LeftInTX Jan 2024 #61

Because Trump or some other repuke will be soooo much better sakabatou Feb 2024 #65

Pundit on Meet the Press said Biden is being "protested by his base." betsuni Feb 2024 #66

Suicide HAB911 Feb 2024 #67

Somehow people missed the point that 30 members of his family had already been killed iemanja Feb 2024 #68

It has been acknowledged at least twice in this thread. shrike3 Feb 2024 #70

by the dozens of posters that called the man stupid? iemanja Feb 2024 #85

I think you said, no one ... Anyway, whatever. shrike3 Feb 2024 #89

You could always reread the post iemanja Feb 2024 #96

Uh -- people did acknowledge it? Just not enough for you, I guess? shrike3 Feb 2024 #103

"Voters" is a plural word. LeftInTX Feb 2024 #87

The Palestinian issue is very important to Muslims across the world iemanja Feb 2024 #95

Yeah, because they like to hate on Jewish people JI7 Feb 2024 #97

So according to you iemanja Feb 2024 #108

It's obvious from all the support the Palestinians have gotten from their Arab nation neighbors. CincyDem Feb 2024 #104

That is different from Muslim individuals iemanja Feb 2024 #107

Gee. My thoughts and prayers for them. If they want an Abandon Biden campaign they are stupid stupid stupid. LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #75

Just my opinion. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2024 #76

POTUS Biden is the political leader for a two-state solution. PufPuf23 Feb 2024 #81

Every President in my lifetime has been for a two state solution. Netanyahu and Hamas are dead set against a Autumn Feb 2024 #98

I think Trump was against it. LeftInTX Feb 2024 #99

He was for a two state solution. Autumn Feb 2024 #102

That is what I typed. PufPuf23 Feb 2024 #105

How fucking short-sighted can they get? Goodheart Feb 2024 #82

Too bad they refused to meet with President Biden yesterday FloridaBlues Feb 2024 #83

Trump or Haley will be even bigger supporters of Israel... NorseSaxonCelt Feb 2024 #84

Michigan's Arabs and Muslims may want to rethink about defeating Biden. Just saying it could be worst. republianmushroom Feb 2024 #88

So you're going to help Trump get elected so he can simply lees1975 Feb 2024 #90

Am I the only one who thinks Trump would tell Bebe to nuke them and get it over with? Vinca Feb 2024 #91

No you are not! I've been saying this. LeftInTX Feb 2024 #100

At the risk of sounding heartless Jake Stern Feb 2024 #92

Single issue voters scipan Feb 2024 #94

Compromise does not appear to be part of their political culture DBoon Feb 2024 #101

Not smart. If they help trump win Muslims will be at the top of the deportations list. brush Feb 2024 #106