• alliswell33 @lemmy.sdf.org
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    7 months ago

    The Biden admin was already in a tough spot with voters before they supported Israel. Now they have sealed the deal and have no chance of winning. We will slip farther into fascism because of genocide Joe.

    • HikingVet@lemmy.ca
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      7 months ago

      What exactly was this representative looking for? What are they going to bring to the table that merits the White House bringing them in to consult on the Middle East? Huffpost laid out what their grievance was, and it seems like it’s just because they are the leader of the House of Representatives in Michigan.

      • FlowVoid@lemmy.world
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        7 months ago

        How are we supposed to achieve peace in the Middle East unless the concerns of Michiganders are addressed?

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      7 months ago

      “I highlight this for several reasons: Michigan has a significant Arab and Muslim community. Michigan is a critical state this November,” he continued in another post. “I am the highest ranking Arab and Muslim state elected in Michigan, and the lack of outreach only suggests there isn’t a legitimate concern or respect for our communities here in Michigan (and broadly across the US).”

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          7 months ago

          Terrorism includes violence or threat of violence directed at civilians

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              Okay. So where do you read this guy has threatened to use violence to create fear?

              the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective. Source

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              7 months ago

              There’s not just a single definition of the word, and not just a single correct one. Why don’t you give us your definition that not many people seem to agree with?

    • NoneOfUrBusiness@kbin.social
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      7 months ago

      The issue now is that Biden wants their votes. And to get their votes he needs to do something about Gaza, which he isn’t.