• FlowVoid@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Biden’s aid package consists of anti-missile defense systems and humanitarian aid to Gazans. I have no problem with either of those, and neither should Gazans.

    The aircraft carrier and other naval forces aren’t doing anything except trying to keep other countries from entering the conflict and shooting down missiles. Which again I have no problem with.

    If you must draw a silly analogy, it’s like showing up to the bank robbery and opening a suitcase full of bulletproof vests.

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      1 year ago

      We’ve been giving Israel billions every year for 40 plus years so it’s more like we took the bank robber shopping for his mask and guns and then drove him to the bank