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In reply to the discussion: Where are the Genocide Joe protest voters? [View all]Quiet Em
(2,784 posts)80. I think it's time to refresh some memories of what Vice President Kamala Harris said about Gaza
This is from March of 2024.
So, before I begin today, I must address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. (Applause.) What we are seeing every day in Gaza is devastating. We have seen reports of families eating leaves or animal feed, women giving birth to malnourished babies with little or no medical care, and children dying from malnutrition and dehydration.
As I have said many times, too many innocent Palestinians have been killed. And just a few days ago, we saw hungry, desperate people approach aid trucks, simply trying to secure food for their families after weeks of nearly no aid reaching Northern Gaza. And they were met with gunfire and chaos.
Our hearts break for the victims of that horrific tragedy and for all the innocent people in Gaza who are suffering from what is clearly a humanitarian catastrophe. (Applause.)
People in Gaza are starving. The conditions are inhumane. And our common humanity compels us to act.
As President Joe Biden said on Friday, the United States is committed to urgently get more lifesaving assistance to innocent Palestinians in need.
Yesterday, the Department of Defense carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian assistance, and the United States will continue these airdrops. And we will work on a new route by sea to deliver aid.
And the Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the flow of aid. (Applause.) No excuses. They must open new border crossings. They must not impose any unnecessary restrictions on the delivery of aid. They must ensure humanitarian personnel, sites, and convoys are not targeted. And they must work to restore basic services and promote order in Gaza so more food, water, and fuel can reach those in need.
As I have said many times, too many innocent Palestinians have been killed. And just a few days ago, we saw hungry, desperate people approach aid trucks, simply trying to secure food for their families after weeks of nearly no aid reaching Northern Gaza. And they were met with gunfire and chaos.
Our hearts break for the victims of that horrific tragedy and for all the innocent people in Gaza who are suffering from what is clearly a humanitarian catastrophe. (Applause.)
People in Gaza are starving. The conditions are inhumane. And our common humanity compels us to act.
As President Joe Biden said on Friday, the United States is committed to urgently get more lifesaving assistance to innocent Palestinians in need.
Yesterday, the Department of Defense carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian assistance, and the United States will continue these airdrops. And we will work on a new route by sea to deliver aid.
And the Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the flow of aid. (Applause.) No excuses. They must open new border crossings. They must not impose any unnecessary restrictions on the delivery of aid. They must ensure humanitarian personnel, sites, and convoys are not targeted. And they must work to restore basic services and promote order in Gaza so more food, water, and fuel can reach those in need.
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/remarks-the-vice-president-commemorating-the-59th-anniversary-bloody-sunday-selma-alabama
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Yes there were, long long threads of them. Experts like Malcolm Nance ignored.
betsuni
Yesterday
#38
I was at her book event in Richmond on Feb 2nd and two of those idiots showed up...
PunkinPi
Yesterday
#16
Hamas as freedom fighters: "One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. Ask Nelson Mandela."
betsuni
Yesterday
#15
Biden isn't the president anymore. But in my neck of the woods, a lot of the same people are protesting military actions
WhiskeyGrinder
Yesterday
#20
That Democrats are corrupt, rig primaries, bribed and controlled by AIPAC is a constant conspiracy theory.
betsuni
Yesterday
#45
The PRESIDENT has to sign those aid bills, he absolutely DID have a say in it....
Jack Valentino
19 hrs ago
#102
And I NEVER approved of those words being used about President Biden or VP Harris---
Jack Valentino
18 hrs ago
#108
There are no "Genocide Joe protest voters" here. So no one will be "taking a bow". Glad to clear that up.
AloeVera
23 hrs ago
#81
The obvious solution would have been to listen to the base - opposed to the Gaza policy by 80%
AloeVera
Yesterday
#75
And the death and destruction only got worse, accelerated, and expanded over the past year.
W_HAMILTON
Yesterday
#61
And once again she obvously meant per year. Interesting how you can not see that.
Eko
10 hrs ago
#121
When you refuse to choose between """the lesser of two evils,""" you get the greater evil.
W_HAMILTON
Yesterday
#58
I really doubt there's a possibility of an alliance with those jackasses.
NoMoreRepugs
Yesterday
#64
It doesn't have to go away, but voters, whether they be progressive or moderate Dems as
walkingman
23 hrs ago
#82
Those people want Republicans in Office. Even now they are tryng to blame democrsts for Trump getting into Iran war
JI7
Yesterday
#62
I don't think it's unreasonable to ask a candidate to condemn genocide.
BlueTsunami2018
Yesterday
#76
"Bones and scraps thrown your way?" You mean like the Affordable Care Act or expanded Medicare or...
PeaceWave
Yesterday
#78
"'What is it about sixty votes these people don't understand?' I groused to my staff.
betsuni
16 hrs ago
#117
Ah well I'm sure Harris being less friendly would have made a huge difference. Less Friendly lol.
Eko
19 hrs ago
#99
I think it's time to refresh some memories of what Vice President Kamala Harris said about Gaza
Quiet Em
Yesterday
#80
Thank you. It's like the last thing the Killer Kamala Krowd would ever think of would be to actually listen to her.
betsuni
20 hrs ago
#92
I am honestly stunned there are "Democrats" who think Democratic candidates
MorbidButterflyTat
18 hrs ago
#106
Plenty of excuse-making, though. The lack of outrage is directly proportional the the casualties.
QueerDuck
22 hrs ago
#89
I see people saying they object to the US assisting with the destruction of Gaza. I see people saying
Scrivener7
9 hrs ago
#123