Biden appeared to accuse Putin of committing a ‘genocide’ in Ukraine : NPR

April 12, 2022

“Your family budget, your ability to fill up your tank, none of it should hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide a half a world away,” he said.

Asked later what made him use the word “genocide,” Biden replied, "Yes, I called it genocide. It has become clearer and clearer that Putin is just trying to wipe out the idea of even being — being able to be Ukrainian.

  • JustMy2c
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    8 months ago

    Absurde is actually EXACTLY what I was going for

    Fight fire with fire & all

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      8 months ago

      Nothing absurd about pointing out the US administration’s active participation in a genocide. “The other option is just as bad because (inexplicably) China might steal the place recognized by the US and UN as part of China.” Yeah KYS

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        8 months ago

        Thanks for speaking out for what you believe is the truth. No joke.

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        8 months ago

        Fck hamas & IDF… This ain’t no joke and there is a bit of nuance. But I congratulate you for standing up for the conclusions you have drawn.

        I and many others are still very confused about the whole situation. Maybe try putting more context, sources and explanations to Bring your enlightenment to the plebs on lemmIE