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Biden walks back sanctions on Israeli settlers following Smotrich's threat (archive.ph)

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Biden administration dramatically softens the sanctions it imposed on the seven Israelis from the Israel Defense Forces and makes it clear that they will be able to use their bank accounts.

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[–] Triasha 1 points 9 months ago

I don't think, in his heart of hearts, that Biden wants a border wall. I think he calls for one because it's politically expedient.

I think that progressives would get more done if they had the support that conservatives do. Gay marriage and the widespread adoption of police bodycams are two issues where progressives got their way because they had the support of the majority.

Conservatives have the advantage because doing nothing is easier than making changes. It takes more popular support for progressives to get their way.

I also think that most Dems are closer to Republicans than they are to socialists, so if by progressive you mean the DSA or left of that then the Dems would honestly prefer the Republicans.

So conservatives can get their way with 40-45% popular support, but progressives need 55-65%.

Details matter though, there are counter examples.