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Former CIA Director Leon Panetta warned that Trump’s return to the White House could embolden Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, giving him a "blank check" in the Middle East and increasing the risk of war with Iran.

Panetta expressed concern that Trump would support Netanyahu's aggressive stance against Iran without restraint, potentially worsening regional instability.

Panetta also predicted Trump might allow Russia to retain parts of Ukraine if he returns to office, though he doubted Trump’s negotiation skills.

He criticized Trump’s approach to foreign policy, suggesting Trump would be inclined to "capitulate" to authoritarian leaders, which may not sit well with some Republicans.

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[-] TheBlue22@lemmy.blahaj.zone 92 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Waiiiiit, are you saying that not voting Kamala didn't magically stop the genocide in Gaza?????

That it only accelerates it, like I and other people have been saying for months????

WHO COULD HAVE SEEN THIS COMING?!

[-] Mechaguana@programming.dev 14 points 1 month ago

I got banned from a community saying this as calmly as possible XD Idk i feel like theses tankies who were overwhelmingly hostile are either shills or hypocrits who just want to hurt the big bad capitalist, short and long term consequences be damned. (Tankies=/=Leftists just a reminder)

[-] Saleh@feddit.org 4 points 1 month ago

Well now that the election is lost, the Democrats could make true on their claim they would seriously end this, but had to wait until after the election...

I doubt they will, because every of their action has shown to be equally strong genocide supporters. But we should see the next days, as Israel still doesnt let anywhere close to 350 Trucks into Gaza, leave alone any into the north of Gaza. The ultimatum is running out.

Also as weapons deliverys to Israel have been and are illegal anyways under US law, now would be a great chance to get every Republican and Democrat who voted for them or approved them as part of the administration into jail and in front of a court.

Oh wait, they wont because breaking the law, which unsurprisingly helped the convicted felon win, was worth it, so genocide could be further supportet.

[-] tb_@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago

It's not like the Republican house thwarted all of Biden's efforts either

[-] Saleh@feddit.org -3 points 1 month ago

That is true. Which is why it doesn't matter if the bombs given to Israel are red or blue.

However now Democrats lost over genocide. Now AIPAC cannot play both parties anymore by making blind support for Israel the deciding factor. The Democrats lost because of Israel. Now they need to purge the Zionists and rebrand as the non genocide party, if they want to win moving on. This locks AIPAC in as being only in support of the Republicans, which limits their political influence.

If it wasn't for Harris/Biden loss, there was no hope for Palestinians, or any other people in West Asia in regards to US policy. Now there is a chance that one side of US policy will change.

[-] DancingBear@midwest.social 6 points 1 month ago

I don’t think genocide is the only reason Kamala lost.

They lost because they ran a shitty campaign. The only politician with lower polling numbers than Biden are Dick Cheney (a war criminal) and she embraced him, and then bragged about getting support from corporate CEOs.

The campaign was moronic at best.

[-] Saleh@feddit.org -2 points 1 month ago

It is not the only reason. In swing states like Michigan it seems to have been the deciding factor.

https://www.newsweek.com/jill-stein-wins-22-vote-dearborn-gaza-stings-harris-network-1979861

However i doubt that even with a decent campaign of addressing the economic concerns of normal people the Democrats could have hacked it. With the steadfast support for Israel they have shown everyone whose ancestry is somewhere south of the European alps, that they are second grade people, easily dispensable if necessary.

[-] graeghos_714@lemmy.world -2 points 1 month ago

I was so pissed at Israel and Israeli's for the genocide we're watching. Then as an American I looked in the mirror and saw my tax dollars providing the bombs for the genocide and realized I'm as responsible as the citizens of Israel. Now I'm just disgusted by our nation, the state of the world and my complicity in that state

[-] InverseParallax@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Good for you!

Now you can be pissed our tax dollars will be going to support the genocides of Palestine, and Ukraine! Others too I'm sure!

But mostly: They'll support the billionaire oligarch class, Elon thanks you for your support by entering you in a lottery with pre-selected winners.

[-] P00ptart@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

They could send our entire fucking arsenal to Ukraine. I'd be for that.

[-] InverseParallax@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

We made a deal in the budapest memorandum: Ukraine gave up their nukes in exchange for a guarantee of the borders.

We can just give them back, or nukes of equivalent capability.

I'm joking, Ukraine were the brains of the Soviet Union, without them it's just the world's largest open-air fetal alcohol syndrome seminar.

Ukraine can rebuild their nuclear program in months, and I ... need to go find somewhere to donate to that cause.

[-] technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com -5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yep, running two pro-genocide candidates did absolutely nothing to stop the genocide.

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