Former senior Obama administration officials criticise Biden’s Gaza policies on foreign policy podcast

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/29503706

By #MEE staff Published date: 2 May 2025 19:39 BST

Rhodes: “#Israel doesn’t want to end the war … if they were willing to end the war, they would get the hostages out. The idea that they need to continue to fight the war against #Hamas in Gaza - I’m sorry, there’s no security need to do it. You’re just talking about an already traumatised people, including a lot of injured people, who are being bombed in tents with no food and medicine.”

Vietor: “What a total fucking disgrace the Biden administration’s policy on Gaza was… Loyalty to #Netanyahu blinded him to the carnage, the total immorality of the policy, and US complicity in that policy.”

  • Maeve@kbin.earth
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    7 days ago

    Can someone please remind me of what was going on in the region during Obama admin?

      • Pilferjinx@lemmy.world
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        7 days ago

        Hey you agree that Bidens Israel policy was evil! Do you also agree that Trump’s exterminate and build a resort is even more fucking evil?

        • Maeve@kbin.earth
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          7 days ago

          It’s sad this needs to be explicitly said, but obviously yes. I feel like I’m in a room with toddlers every time it needs saying.

          Which is worse, being shot on sight or beaten to death? Bombed or starved?

          • agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works
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            7 days ago

            Which is why the whole “lesser evil is still evil” schtick bothered me so much. Like yeah, we know, Dems are evil. But Republicans are more evil, and the race was not close enough to entertain alternatives.

  • Capt. Wolf@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    Glad to hear that these officials are staying up to date with current affairs…

    2028: Guys! I think this Trump guy may be subverting democracy! I think he’s a fascist!

    • ClassStruggle@lemmy.world
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      7 days ago

      The protest vote was the one cast for the party lying about fighting for a ceasefire while courting war hungry Republicans.