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AOC Reportedly Prepping for 2028 Presidential or Senate Run (www.commondreams.org)

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US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is gearing up for a potential Senate or presidential run in 2028, igniting excitement among progressives nationwide. #AOC2028

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[–] FuckyWucky@hexbear.net 18 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Once maybe. The fact is that the US and Israeli arms industries have commingled and each relies on the other for different expertise. A full arms embargo would certainly lead to at least the risk of Israel trading arms secrets for access to weapons made elsewhere. Israel is not a passive purchaser of weapons or intelligence technology.

No, the entire economy is propped by the U.S. backstop. Israeli bonds, currency, financial assets are valued highly because U.S. defends it. It's not always as explicit as military 'aid'.

Also, if these are the kind of arguments AOC is thinking about, she deserves to lose. I'm not attacking you, but AOC.

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I couldn't care less what AOC deserves. There is no realistic scenario where AOC gets replaced with somebody better on Gaza. Meanwhile there are Hundreds of Democrats that desperately need replacing and could actually swing the balance, but we get stuck in-fighting over AOC. I want things to get better, and you aren't helping.

[–] FuckyWucky@hexbear.net 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Meanwhile there are Hundreds of Democrats that desperately need replacing and could actually swing the balance

What does that have to do with anything I mentioned? Did I say anything about other Democrats?

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 1 points 1 week ago

Did I say anything about other Democrats?

No you didn't. That's exactly my point. Pay attention.