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Biden says he doesn't know whether Israel is holding up peace deal to influence 2024 US election (www.wsls.com)

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“No administration has helped Israel more than I have,” Biden said. “None. None, none. And I think Bibi should remember that. And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know but I’m not counting on that.”

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[–] Reddfugee42 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I thought you might know what you're talking about until that last sentence

[–] TropicalDingdong 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm not suggesting some conspiracy or shadowy cabal, but rather that our foreign policy is coming largely from Biden's aides and Blinken, and not Biden himself. I didnt mean for the statement to come of as conspiratorial.

[–] Zorque 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean... that's kind of how it works? The president isn't some kind of demi-god that holds all knowledge and power in their hands while in office... they have lots of staffers and consultants that provide info and policy suggestions.

[–] TropicalDingdong 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

…they have lots of staffers and consultants that provide info and policy suggestions.

Sure. For things like which bridge to build or school lunches.

Things like the US policy on Israel/ Gaza, or US policy on Ukraine/ Russia: issues like this are always elevated to the top.

And so to me its a "Buck stops where?" question. Like, at a certain point, the buck stops with some one and I'm suggesting it isn't Biden right now. The guy is clearly not in faculatative command and doesnt (I think) seem aware of the basics of the situation, as the article demonstrates.

[–] Zorque 0 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

So... you're saying the Secretary of State is meant to be an international gofer for the president? That no one is supposed to do anything without a clear directive from the president?

No wonder so many people seem to think the presidency is the only election that matters, they consider the role that of a god-king of ultimate power...

[–] TropicalDingdong 3 points 20 hours ago

I don't think I suggested that. Seems like you are projecting something fantastical into what I said.

I'm suggesting that the issues of highest stakes don't leave the presidents desk. World order issues. I think both Israel/Gaza and Ukraine/ Russia qualify for this. And I don't think Biden is doing the job.