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Kamala Harris issues statement on the anti-genocide protesters in Washington DC. (lemmy.ml)
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https://xcancel.com/VP/status/1816490945501708660

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JULY 25, 2024

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris

Yesterday, at Union Station in Washington, D.C. we saw despicable acts by unpatriotic protestors and dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric.

I condemn any individuals associating with the brutal terrorist organization Hamas, which has vowed to annihilate the State of Israel and kill Jews. Pro-Hamas graffiti and rhetoric is abhorrent and we must not tolerate it in our nation.

I condemn the burning of the American flag. That flag is a symbol of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America. It should never be desecrated in that way.

I support the right to peacefully protest, but let’s be clear: Antisemitism, hate and violence of any kind have no place in our nation.

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[+] -17 points 2 years ago (13 children)

Jesus, we kicked Biden out because he was supporting Israel. Is she really going full-swing into loosing support of the people?

We need to demand that she steps down.

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  • [–] 37 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    That is absolutely not why he stepped out of the race.

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  • [+] -11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    Are you not following the news? The huge uncommitted movement started the call for him to step down.

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  • [–] 25 points 2 years ago

    And he would've ignored them if it wasn't for the terrible debate performance. It was really only the age thing, Kamala is going to run on the exact same policies. If you thought there was going to be a change on Gaza policy I don't know what to tell you.

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  • [–] 24 points 2 years ago

    we kicked Biden out because he was supporting Israel

    Nah, the wealthy donors kicked him out because they lost confidence in him, ostensibly because of his health. They don't respond to the needs and opinions of their subjects.

    Is she really going full-swing into loosing support of the people?

    All day, because your support doesn't matter to the rulers and their paymasters.

    We need to demand that she steps down.

    Sure, but again your demands don't matter to the rulers and their paymasters.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago* (4 children)

    I'm going to avoid the low hanging fruit of you taking the credit for Biden for the sake of Palestine and try to appeal to your sense of reason. This war in Palestine,like so many others around the world, is NOT something you get to vote on. Isreal is a near century old institution fully backed by the U.S. government. The vested money that goes into the continuing strife in the middle East has corrupted EVERY political candidate that has come to the forefront of U.S. politics. You won't find a candidate out there that will openly oppose Israel.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    The vested money that goes into the continuing strife in the middle East has corrupted EVERY political candidate that has come to the forefront of U.S. politics. You won’t find a candidate out there that will openly oppose Israel.

    here's one that got blocked by the dnc twice

    perhaps it's not the candidates but rather the dnc or, atleast, a select few that won't allow these candidates to have a real chance.

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    There are a few socialist and anti-war parties running in the US, like the party for socialism and liberation, the green party, and a few others.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (3 children)

    You didn't KICK him out.. He still likely would have won tbh. But Kamala is a better fit. People are excited for the first time

    And demand she steps down? You're not asking her to step down, you're seemingly trying to let Trump win.. Because he will if she does.

    And if trump wins, the consequences will be dire... Worldwide.. It will be a return to bigotry, anti-environment and he's already given hints that he'll try to extend his term to be permanent..

    With him on charge, we might as well give up on global warming and accept it.. It's REALLY bad.

    Based on everything I've seen, Kamala will likely fight for the people.. Not for herself. There is so much more else going on, and despite this, I believe she'll do an amazing job

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Nah, I want someone who can actually beat Trump. Hilary lost because she was too far right. Harris will loose because she was too far right.

    We need someone who will actually meet the demands of the younger generation (West, Sanders, AOC, etc). Otherwise Trump will win.

    Learn from history.

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