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[-] toomanypancakes@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

I'm sorry, he's done some good, but he's also continued delivering weapons to Israel for their genocide in Gaza. If he's looked at especially fondly in the future it'll be through rose tinted glasses.

Still voting for him over Trump, but let's not be ridiculous.

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago

Bawaaaaa..,he didn't do exactly what I want.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Bawaaaaa…,he didn’t do exactly what I want.

Did he not sell Netanyahu enough weapons for your liking?

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world -2 points 4 months ago

If everyone did exactly what you want it would be perfect! Because, with all those years of foreign policy experience you know, right? First, learn some civics. CONGRESS allocates.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

If everyone did exactly what you want it would be perfect! Because, with all those years of foreign policy experience you know, right?

Why are you talking about me? I was asking why you were so upset that Biden didn't do exactly what you want. And about the only problem I can imagine you having with Biden is that he didn't sell enough weapons to Netanyahu for genocide for your liking. Is there some other thing that Biden could have done?

First, learn some civics. CONGRESS allocates.

And somehow, Biden was able to CIRCUMVENT congress to SELL Netanyahu weapons for his genocide. Biden's hands are tied unless it's something he wants to do. Is that what they taught you in civics class? Because all that tells me is that the gym coach was teaching civics at your school.

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago

Why are you talking about instance

Because you want something the majority of Congress doesn't want.

Biden was able to CIRCUMVENT congress to SELL Netanyaa....ny

That is untrue. By law, which Congress passed, Biden could do exactly what he did. The President has a bunch of attorneys that make sure he follows the law. Did you hear Omar, for instance, complaining? No, you did not. He didn't circumnavigate anything.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Because you want something the majority of Congress doesn’t want.

You were complaining about how Biden didn't do everything you want. Now you're talking about Congress.

That is untrue. By law, which Congress passed, Biden could do exactly what he did.

Biden was selling Netanyahu weapons before congress voted. But I guess if genocide isn't beyond the pale, there's no reason you would have qualms about lying to support it.

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago

You were complaining about how Biden didn't do everything you want.apons

No, sure didn't

Biden was selling Netanyahu weapons before congress voted.

No, sure didn't. In some instances money had all ready been allocated from last year. In some instances, material was transfered following rules Congress gave the President.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

No, sure didn’t

What's this, then?

Bawaaaaa…,he didn’t do exactly what I want.

Were you instead mocking someone for being upset about genocide? Do you suppose that's a good look?

No, sure didn’t. In some instances money had all ready been allocated from last year. In some instances, material was transfered following rules Congress gave the President.

https://apnews.com/article/us-israel-gaza-arms-hamas-bypass-congress-1dc77f20aac4a797df6a2338b677da4f

Guess the AP are all a bunch of Russians out to get poor ol' Biden. Biden circumvented congress and since you support what he circumvented congress to do, you're lying about it.

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world -2 points 4 months ago

What's this, then?

My imitation of you.

As I've said, Biden can do that. CONGRESS gave him the ability to do it. You can't call it circumnavigation when I tell you beforehand that it's OK to go around me.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

My imitation of you.

So you imitated me in response to another person being upset about genocide.

What possessed you to act like that?

As I’ve said, Biden can do that

I'll trust the AP over you.

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago

The AP never claimed it was improper. You did.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago
[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

So Biden’s use of emergency arms shipments were proper. Very good.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

Very good.

That's not how I would describe circumventing congress to sell weapons for a genocide.

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

He didn't circumnavigate. He sent an emergency shipment which Congress allowed him to do.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

Hmmm. Who do I consider more credible? Is it some guy on the internet who mocks people for being upset about genocide? Or is it the Associated Press?

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

The AP never said it was improper.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

And neither did I. They did say he bypassed congress though. Which he did.

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Perhaps you need to find the difference between bypassing and circumnavigation.

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago

How finely can Rapidcreek split a hair in defense of genocide? I no longer fucking care.

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