Mehdi’s Memo on the results of our new poll on Gaza and Iran

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      While it’s great there was eventually a line…

      That’s a pause that can end at any moment, and it only effects 1 ton smart bombs.

      Something that there is just no plausible way can be used in accordance with international law is an urban setting.

      And the cynic in me can’t help but notice Israel just flat out doesn’t need these for their genocide. If you wanted to pick something for the optics that has no negative effect on Israel, this is right up there with sanctioning random settlers

      If Biden wants props, the opportunity for him to do the right thing is coming.

      It also comes as the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict this week on whether the airstrikes on Gaza and restrictions on delivery of aid have violated international and U.S. laws designed to spare civilians from the worst horrors of war. A decision against Israel would further add to pressure on Biden to curb the flow of weapons and money to Israel’s military.

      Which is why nows the time to be making news and demanding he do the morally right thing and acknowledge reality

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            6 months ago

            It’s disappointing, but the article just says it’s been delayed. Also, I’m trying to share news, just the same as you. My only bias is anti-Trump. That does not mean I’m pro-Biden. If he fails me, I call him out like a responsible citizen.

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              6 months ago

              Seems the chucklefuck you’re responding to isn’t here for discourse. He’s here to smear biden in every way possible. Being critical of Biden is a must. But if you were to take a look at the guys comment history, he is clearly pushing an agenda. I mean, he downvoted you after you said you’d call Biden out if he fails you. And he/she avoids anything that contradicts his/her narrative.

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                6 months ago

                Yeah. It does seem that way. I’ve already seen some shit-stirring from them. I believe we owe electors no loyalty. They owe us representation.

                Regardless, they’re right about the delay in ruling. The article I linked was updated this afternoon as well. According to AP, which I trust more than their source, the ruling was only delayed and is still expected this week. Let’s hope Biden does the right thing.