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No more US military aid to Israel | Bernie Sanders (www.theguardian.com)

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I am a proud Jewish-American. My father fled Poland in 1921 to escape poverty and antisemitism. Those in his family who stayed were murdered by the Nazis. Since childhood, I have known very well where antisemitism, racism, fanaticism and demagoguery lead.

So let me be clear. Speaking out against the horrific and inhumane actions of Israel, and its extremist leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, is not antisemitic. Speaking out about the dangerous and destructive role that Israel plays in shaping US foreign and military policy is not antisemitic. It is, in fact, what every member of Congress and every American should be doing.

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[–] Vupware@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 weeks ago

Bernie could have said this years ago.

[–] TheGoldenV@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

None. Not even thoughts and prayers.

[–] Alwaysnownevernotme@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Oh I want them sent military aid.

Live. Armed. At speed.