If those were the only choices, and there was even a chance that Goebbels would be less damaging than Hitler, or that there would be even a slightly better chance of stopping atrocities with him in power, then yes of course. — Xtrix
Almost like the claim that I compared Joe Biden to the civil rights movement. :chin: — Xtrix
Biden is indeed better than Trump on the environment, and the pushing of environmental activists — like the Sunrise Movement — will continue, despite predictable setbacks. The civil rights movement had many setbacks as well — Xtrix
Biden is indeed better than Trump on the environment, and the pushing of environmental activists — like the Sunrise Movement — will continue, despite predictable setbacks. The civil rights movement had many setbacks as well
— Xtrix
Are you OK? — StreetlightX
A perfectly viable choice might be to shoot both in the head. — StreetlightX
Guess I was unclear. :roll: — Xtrix
Now back to the real world. — Xtrix
Mmm, your point wasn't at all that one must, deapite it all, vote for Joe Biden, because not doing so would be like giving up on the civil rights movement. — StreetlightX
you just can't do anything whatsoever to hold him materially accountable for the suffering he causes"). — StreetlightX
Any progress made occurred as the result of people abiding his advice. — James Riley
Imagine thinking that withholding a vote is the only way to hold someone to account. — Xtrix
Have you met American politicians? — StreetlightX
He has no advice. No alternatives, no solutions, no strategy. It's stupid to vote against the worst candidate, because both candidates are awful. Activism is stupid, voting (or not voting) is paramount -- that'll teach 'em. Typical establishment propaganda. — Xtrix
Do you two approve of what StreetlightX pointed out the Biden administration is up to with oil drilling? — Srap Tasmaner
Why are we talking about Trump at all here? — Srap Tasmaner
Doesn’t Biden deserve to be roasted for this? — Srap Tasmaner
have you ever heard him offer a suggestion? — James Riley
Yeah, I have. — Srap Tasmaner
I'm thinking he thinks:
1. No progress has ever been made;
or
2. Any progress made occurred as the result of magic;
or
3. Any progress made occurred as the result of people abiding his advice.
I haven't seen any of #3, so he must be rolling with #1 or #2? I'd ask, but every time I engage, I find that goodness dies a little bit, and I think that is part of his plan. — James Riley
Doesn’t Biden deserve to be roasted for this? — Srap Tasmaner
The roasting must take place on democratic party approved bounds only. — StreetlightX
I would end U.S. support for the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen and order a reassessment of our relationship with Saudi Arabia. It is past time to restore a sense of balance, perspective, and fidelity to our values in our relationships in the Middle East. President Trump has issued Saudi Arabia a dangerous blank check. Saudi Arabia has used it to extend a war in Yemen that has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, pursue reckless foreign policy fights, and repress its own people. Among the most shameful moments of this presidency came after the brutal Saudi murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as Trump defended not the slain U.S. resident but his killers. America’s priorities in the Middle East should be set in Washington, not Riyadh.
President Trump’s first overseas trip was to Saudi Arabia. As President, I will rally the world’s democracies and our allies in the Free World. We will make clear that America will never again check its principles at the door just to buy oil or sell weapons. We should recognize the value of cooperation on counterterrorism and deterring Iran. But America needs to insist on responsible Saudi actions and impose consequences for reckless ones. I would want to hear how Saudi Arabia intends to change its approach to work with a more responsible U.S. administration.
This sale is the second to Saudi Arabia under the Biden administration, the first was for $500 million. Congress has 30 days to review the sale and the sale may face pushback from Democrats on the Hill.
But it’s true; the sooner the world learns to defend itself and stops sucking at America’s tit the better. — NOS4A2
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