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That's more of a general human trait than an American one. Yes, Americans are very fond of their exceptionalism, but valuing the lives of your own tribe and kin more than those of others is something most mammals share. I dont want war anywhere in the world. I hope you have a nice day.
Then please write your politician to tell them to force netanyahu to calm his tits.
My gf have friends in lebannon. She have friends from gaza. She hurts.
Please?
That's exactly the problem, no one can force Netanyahu to do anything. He's complety off his rocker. He's doing everything to stay in power, because the moment he's not, the courts will go after him. That's why he's trying to appease both those pushing for peace (Yes, I actually mean Biden here) and the warmongers (Israeli right wingers). Notice how he hasn't gotten all the hostages back? That's on purpose. The longer the war goes on, the better for him. Now, who do you rather want in the White House next year? A feeble old man who will go along with everything Bibi says? Or an experienced prosecutor who can put her foot down?
I'm sorry for your friends. They need to leave, now. If war came to my doorstep, that's what I would do.
US government is supporting israel fascist government, they could have prevent the genocide by simply not arming israel to death and gifting them billions. They can still persuade israel government to stop by simply stopp aiding them but they are doing the opposite.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_support_for_Israel_in_the_Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war
Please. When the serbs did genocide the NATO bombed Belgrade. Kadhaffi was gone in a week. You're telling me the US doesn't have leverage against Israel? Come on now. Quit giving them weapons otherwise you guys are complicit, as simple as that.
I'd love to. Alas, all political power vested in me is in the form of a ballot. And I've already voted not to make the situation worse.
That's bullshit. That line of thinking makes you complicit with the atrocities committed in your name.
Voting is absolutely not the only way to make your voice heard. Quite the opposite. You ate the carrot, you're still obeying the farmer.
In my name? The only atrocities commited in my name are the ones I committed myself. And I certainly wouldn't call those atrocities.
Sure, I can go out and protest, which I do.
All right my friend Im sorry for lashing out at you. Take care of yourself <3
You too. I think we both spend too much time in internet comments. We should get out more ❤️
Yes we should. How are the protests? I heard they were cracking down hard on campuses in the US.
That's the great thing. I can vote without having to actually live in the US.
I've done so, Peter Welch is solidly against genocide and Bernie Sanders is trying congressional wizardry to try and cut off arms shipments.
Yeah you guys have been trying for a year now. Maybe stop trying and do something.
Dude, I understand that America is fucking awful right now but don't bullshit about shit you don't understand... Some people are just paying lip service or stalling but Bernie is really fucking trying.
https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-and-colleagues-move-to-block-arms-sales-to-israel/
I know he is mate but I do not believe the US governement will lift the pinky.
Admitting gaza is a ghetto would be admitting putting indians in reserves wasn't cool either