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In reply to the discussion: Very Few People here in WNY are talking about the Middle East [View all]
sir pball
(4,867 posts)31. "Biden" can't put conditions on (most) money and arms. That's a patently untrue myth of the Left.
The support going to Israel has been Congressionally approved. Biden has zero legal ability to stop or even put conditions on it, besides asking Congress to rescind or conditionalize it. That's a falsehood I would expect good Dems/liberals/Progressives/&c, whom I expect to be better informed than the regressives, to be aware of.
Matter of fact, withholding approved aid for Ukraine was one of the charges Trump faced, under the Budget and Impoundment Control Act.
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As a native New York City man, I can tell you that anything outside of the 5 boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester ...
Earth-shine
Apr 2024
#19
If it's all your friend group talks about, I question their level of political awareness.
yardwork
Apr 2024
#8
Question their political awareness all you want. It doesn't make it less true.
All Mixed Up
Apr 2024
#10
"Biden" can't put conditions on (most) money and arms. That's a patently untrue myth of the Left.
sir pball
Apr 2024
#31
One topic voters are boring, depressing, and infuriating, no matter what side they're on
DFW
Apr 2024
#28
Sounds like they are "complicit" in electing racist, homophobic, anti-women Republicans then.
emulatorloo
Apr 2024
#39
As I said, it is their right to put Trump in the White House. Bibi will appreciate it.
emulatorloo
Apr 2024
#53
I was talking to my husband today about just how much impact the Israel-Hamas war will have
shrike3
Apr 2024
#21
Even if it was possible for Biden to pull all aid - which it's not, Congress controls that - it would be horrific.
yardwork
Apr 2024
#44
I hope so. It's been clear since Oct 7 that outside actors are pushing this to divide Democrats.
yardwork
Apr 2024
#15
AIPAC gave more money to Democratic members but gave money to more individual GOP representatives
PufPuf23
Apr 2024
#51
Yes, I know you posted information about numbers. Percent-based data puts numbers in perspective
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#52
Interesting how AIPAC was conflated with Russia, China, and Netanyahu's right wing cabinet.
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#23
In 2022 AIPAC endorsed 109 Rethug traitors who refused to certify Biden, almost of whom still push the Big Lie
Celerity
Apr 2024
#60
I've already scrolled through the giant picture. Not impressed, but thanks for sharing.
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#61
Neville Roy Singham and Jodie Evans are funding the pro-Hamas outrage via the Goldman Sachs "Foundation".
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#24
Jodie Evans's Code Pink is behind the protests at Speaker Emerita Pelosi's home.
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#25
I have more. Third party booster Democracy Now! is connected via Amy Goodman.
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#29
The Houthis just sentenced 9 men to death by crucifixion and stoning for "sodomy",
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#38