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In reply to the discussion: Joy Reid: AIPAC's goals is to use GOP money to turn the Democratic Party into GOP-lite [View all]B.See
(7,134 posts)23. An interesting article I read only moments ago re this
Rep. Jamaal Bowman's base eats itself, and that could cost him his seat - Dailykos
particularly this bit:
The whole of which is pretty much QUICKLY leading me to conclude: Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
And if Biden loses the election because of it, I'm not going to give a damn either way.
particularly this bit:
the far-left that Bowman has courted is now attacking some of the most progressive members of Congress. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has tirelessly defended Bowman, and Sen. Bernie Sanders held a weekend rally for Bowman in the Bronx. The pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetimes attended, but not to sign up to walk precincts, make phone calls, raise money, or otherwise help get out the vote for him. Rather, they protested the event, attempting to disrupt it because no one can ever be pure enough for them.
AOC, your hands are red. Over 40,000 dead, they chanted. Her crime? Seemingly, its that she supports Biden, whom many in this movement call Genocide Joe. On the issue of Gaza, specifically, few are as supportive of their efforts as AOC, and shes ardently fighting for Bowman, who has adopted much of the same language as the protestors, even accusing Israel of genocide. And yet somehow, this group decided it is these representatives who need to be protested.
Can people possibly be more absurd?
AOC, your hands are red. Over 40,000 dead, they chanted. Her crime? Seemingly, its that she supports Biden, whom many in this movement call Genocide Joe. On the issue of Gaza, specifically, few are as supportive of their efforts as AOC, and shes ardently fighting for Bowman, who has adopted much of the same language as the protestors, even accusing Israel of genocide. And yet somehow, this group decided it is these representatives who need to be protested.
Can people possibly be more absurd?
The whole of which is pretty much QUICKLY leading me to conclude: Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
And if Biden loses the election because of it, I'm not going to give a damn either way.
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Joy Reid: AIPAC's goals is to use GOP money to turn the Democratic Party into GOP-lite [View all]
TomDaisy
Jun 2024
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I'm pretty sure that AIPAC is spending money to defeat people with policy positions inconsistent with their goals...
CincyDem
Jun 2024
#4
No, I am pretty sure that AIPAC campaign spending makes no reference to
DemocraticPatriot
Jun 2024
#87
who AIPAC supports: In 2022 - 109 Rethug traitors who refused to certify Biden, almost of whom still push the Big Lie
Celerity
Jun 2024
#45
I was not going to post in this thread, but I noted that your facts re: AIPAC's support are garnering zero attention...
hlthe2b
Jun 2024
#88
It did get a few recs (12). I post things in hope that some people may read my posts. I do not expect a lot of
Celerity
Jun 2024
#89
I am basically referring to AIPAC's history in US politics and DU's seeming amnesia over 23 years...
hlthe2b
Jun 2024
#90
I assume you have been deeply critical of Bowman for voting to deny funds to the heroes of J6, the Capitol Police?
tritsofme
Jun 2024
#53
"These pro-Palestinian activists don't have public support, so the votes just won't be there
betsuni
Jun 2024
#24
Thank you for confirming that Joy Reid's bizarre talking points are divisive, counterfactual,
lapucelle
Jun 2024
#46
What is Joy talking about? To begin with, the 314 Action Fund isn't a pro Israel pac.
lapucelle
Jun 2024
#36
Unfortunately, Joy's Instagram post does not provide links to the decontextualized quotes.
lapucelle
Jun 2024
#38
What does it say to you that Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and Hakeem Jeffries are some of the biggest recipients of
tritsofme
Jun 2024
#55
It is sad to see Bowman and the Justice Democrats attack Hillary Clinton
LetMyPeopleVote
Jun 2024
#60
bullshit. If Bowman loses, it is because of Bowman's controversial rhetoric and voting record unrelated
JohnSJ
Jun 2024
#71
Is that your assessment of big AIPAC recipients like President Biden and Leader Jeffries?
tritsofme
Jun 2024
#83
I'm kind of surprised that people dont find it obscene that a one issue lobbying group is
Nanjeanne
Jun 2024
#77