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The Hill : Bernie Sanders signals support for renegotiating israeli weapons contracts and annual aid over settlements
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This is one of the areas that I really think Bernie could have a profound impact on as President, no matter what Congress looks like (and I can't say that for the other candidates).
Good on ya Bernie.
Good on ya Bernie.
Time and time again, Sanders has put forth excellent policies, and yet you will still have people insisting that they won't vote for him. It's unfortunate to see. Sure he has personality flaws like all other humans, but he would make a terrific leader -- an inspiration to all. Whenever people talk about wanting a president to represent the average, every day person, Bernie is that person.
It's refreshing to see a politician against the right-wing Israeli government.
It's refreshing to see a politician against the right-wing Israeli government.
Even if Bernie doesn't get the nomination, I hope he continues to push for this sort of thing so it becomes a big issue for whoever does wind up getting the nomination.
Dems really need to change their thinking when it comes to Israel. It's embarrassing right now as it is. Bernie has been really effective at getting the public to change their minds, and I hope he gets with AOC and Ilhan to further push this line of thinking in terms of future policies.
Dems really need to change their thinking when it comes to Israel. It's embarrassing right now as it is. Bernie has been really effective at getting the public to change their minds, and I hope he gets with AOC and Ilhan to further push this line of thinking in terms of future policies.
Yeah. In terms of policy where I feel Bernie could actually make a difference, it's this since he wouldn't need congress for a lot of dealings with Israel.
just one of the many reasons why Bernie is the best choice even though some of his other positions have become somewhat mainstream with the party
Haha right, was more so just making fun of the dem party basically echoing all of his positions from 2016, now.
It's funny how "we don't need Bernie any more" until he spotlights the next policy position that other dems have to copy/paste.
No I got it, but that's a good thing and exactly what's supposed to happen in a primary. Candidates moving the conversation along on issues they care most about, even if they don't win.
That's not a failure of the system, it's a feature.
They might take the Ben Shapiro approach and insinuate that he ain't "one if the good Jews" or "not Jewish enough"
I'm not particularly a Bernie fan, to say the least. But on this, I am a Bernie fan.
Sadly I don't see this moving the needle for the rest of the Democratic party, because this isn't an issue that motivates much of the base, either "progressive" or moderate. Or rather, the portion of the base that rabidly opposes any criticism of Isreal is at least as big and is much more powerful.
Sadly I don't see this moving the needle for the rest of the Democratic party, because this isn't an issue that motivates much of the base, either "progressive" or moderate. Or rather, the portion of the base that rabidly opposes any criticism of Isreal is at least as big and is much more powerful.
The fucking hubris of Bernie, thinking he can bully other world leaders and tell them how to run their own country. /s
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Bernie has devolved into more like his younger self. Back then he was as much foreign policy oriented as he was domestic, but in 2016 it kind of felt like he was lacking on that front. He seems to have come up to speed very strongly compared to the other candidates over the past few years and that's great..kind of.
Being a huge supporter of Bernie this is great, but its also not good. Elizabeth warren is my second choice but she has almost zero foreign policy to speak of and the less said about her historical view of Israeli policy the better. And Biden's idea of foreign policy is....pretty terrifying to say the least if we're talking about maintaining the status quo that Trump has moved even further to the right.
Being a huge supporter of Bernie this is great, but its also not good. Elizabeth warren is my second choice but she has almost zero foreign policy to speak of and the less said about her historical view of Israeli policy the better. And Biden's idea of foreign policy is....pretty terrifying to say the least if we're talking about maintaining the status quo that Trump has moved even further to the right.
I'd be shocked but also ecstatic if this were the case. I dont have high expectations for it tho.
I've been reading politics on resetera since it started and I don't think I've seen a single D voter say they wouldn't vote for him were he to get the nomination.
Largely because of his efforts. 'He's not even a Democrat!!!!' They screeched, as he has effected a positive and transformative impact on the party while at times being the most popular politician in the country among Dems and Independents.
the people who gnash their teeth about bernie not being a democrat are really just worried about democrats becoming more like bernie
They have right to worry because it's happening before their very eyes.
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Why do I feel like it wouldn't be surprising to see those republican fucks call Bernie an antisemite for even suggesting this? They love to call people that whenever they are not 100% behind Bibi, so I wouldn't put it past them to call a democratic jew an antisemite.
There are many posts in past Bernie threads ranging from "I hate Bernie" to "I won't vote for him in the primary. Go away Bernie."
Lol it will certainly be interesting to hear how Pro Israel/Conservatives try to spin it like this this since Bernie is Jewish himself
Most people in America on average support "another guy" in the primary. The only genuinely unacceptable one running is Tulsi Gabbard imo. Bernie is actually running to try and win and govern. No idea what Gabbard is up to but it's not authentic whatever it is.
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Speaking of that, Sanders has also signalled support for renegotiating weapons contracts and aid to Saudi Arabia as well over the yemen war...after Trump vetoed the Yemen resolution that passed both houses of congress that he spearheaded...
I imagine this is what your avatar would say as she takes another happy selfie with Netanyahu while pledging 100% unquestionable support towards Israel.