He doesn't kiss the media's ass (to his personal credit, but political detriment), and they, in turn, ignore his accomplishments, and transform everything positive into something insignificant. As a man who feels no need to toot his own horn, Biden, again, to his political detriment, doesn't seek acclaim and recognition of his accomplishments--something he might want to reconsider as a sitting president seeking re-election.

Credit or no credit no one will remember .. and Joe doesn’t care..

We're at risk of losing our democracy if more people don't wake up and realize all Biden has done, and how VASTLY superior he his to the alternative.

And damn sure not for the release of only 50 hostages. Maybe 150 hostages for a four day pause would have been acceptable. This is not.

You have to start somewhere. Expecting to start at the top results in failure to achieve a goal IMHO!

Any living Palestinian is a terrorist dontcha know

Can you cite a post asserting that blanket condemnation?

Israel must be the only modern military to actually go to great lengths to avoid civilian casualties, yet when they are attacked are not permitted to respond. Do you want to see Hamas reconstituted in Gaza? Is that your goal?

when every Gazan is considered a combatant.

Influential Israeli national security leader makes the case for genocide in Gaza

Let’s Not be Intimidated by the World

Giora Eiland, Yedioth Ahronoth, November 19, 2023

"The way to win the war faster and at a lower cost for us requires a system collapse on the other side and not the mere killing of more Hamas fighters. The international community warns us of a humanitarian disaster in Gaza and of severe epidemics. We must not shy away from this, as difficult as that may be. After all, severe epidemics in the south of the Gaza Strip will bring victory closer and reduce casualties among IDF soldiers. And no, this is not about cruelty for cruelty’s sake since we don’t support the suffering of the other side as an end but as a means."

https://mondoweiss.net/2023/11/influential-israeli-national-security-leader-makes-the-case-for-genocide-in-gaza/

Is this satire?

“The way to win the war faster and at a lower cost for us requires a system collapse on the other side . . .”

So efficient and cost conscious.

that makes Israel look bad and like they are killing indiscriminately or out of retribution. It's time for a pause.

It was pretty easy to see in the beginning.

sea? Sometimes, the most distasteful part of war is necessary to end it in a timely manner.

I'm not sure how many civilians, especially children, he killed when he swept through the south.

When we are talking about individuals in a war, they intentionally did NOT target civilians, only supplies and infrastructure. The idea was to destroy their ability to make war, not give them the resolve to fight on forever.

during Sherman’s March to the Sea.

How many deaths resulted? Who knows, but it damn sure wasn't zero.

I’m not saying the IDF is purposefully killing Palestinian civilians, but I am saying their priority is to kill Hamas first and any citizens in the way are acceptable collateral damage.

This is the same group that said over 500 people died in a hospital rocket attack, that actually hit the parking lot, and killed a few dozen at most. And was launched by the Islamic Jihad terrorist cell.

Many thousands at minimum.

that didn't have Hamas fighters there.

Like why was this guy killed?
https://www.npr.org/2023/11/21/1214529402/remembering-gazan-dr-hammam-alloh-killed-by-an-israeli-airstrike

You'll notice it doesn't say Palestine or Palestinia ... and never did.

How many thousands of slaughtered innocents are enough for the occupiers' revenge?

then Israel wouldn't be forced to bomb "hospitals." which had then become military targets. And as a note, Israel hasn't been in Gaza since 2005. This destruction and death is all on Hamas.

I don’t think any civilian target is justified because there might be fighters there. If you have to take it out, then go boots on the ground instead of flinging bombs on refugee camps.

If I were involved, I wouldn't make such a horrible deal. Think about it. A four day pause for Hamas, 150 of their imprisoned people back, in exchange for 50 hostages out of 240.

If you can't answer it, that's fine. But you seem to not understand what exactly happened with this negotiation between Israel and Hamas but maybe that explains why you think if you were in charge, you'd get a better deal? Idk

because some were seized by other factions......

(not defending Hamas but that is the reality)

about our current President. Joe Biden is an absolute marvel. Seems like whatever he gets to work on - improves. Whatever problem he tackles - he solves. Whatever challenge he confronts - he conquers.

Every time I think he couldn’t get over whatever hurdle he’s faced with, he manages to leap over it without breaking a sweat. He is without peer.

I’m 70 years old and I can remember Presidents back to JFK. And there’s just no match for that guy from Delaware. Joe Biden is the greatest President of my lifetime, too.

..of course not really..but i too was that committed to him. I have ALWAYS been a Biden fan from years ago but now I am a 100% committed fan of his.

President Biden could cure cancer, solve world hunger, etc., and still never get credit.

It doesn't matter what he does, they always find something negative to highlight.

As long as Palestinian lands are occupied and more settlements are being built, Hamas and Hamas by any other name will be "rebooting." Save the lives of the hostages anyway possible. Save the lives of the innocent Palestinian people anyway possible.

Bombing hospitals where some hostages may be held is not the answer either.
My heart aches for ALL the people caught up in this nightmare of history, even the ones here in the USA.

President Biden was handed the worst political hand in recent history on Jan 6 2021. We are not helping anyone if we don't support him during this horrid time.

Did the Japanese reboot after the bombs dropped and they surrendered?

But they seem to be about to present the login prompt.

I guess you didn't get the memo.

Because Israel has boots on the ground in Gaza and Israel is prepared.

Yeah, Hamas can move some people around (as long as they're not in the tunnels), maybe some guns, but they can't build rockets or import anything substantial enough to change the balance of power.

I also have no doubt that Israel is going to continue their operation and clearing tunnels starting after the 4 days.

The most important part of a tunnel system like the one Hamas has built is air and air circulation. To accomplish this air circulation, Hamas needs power to run engines that provide this ventilation. Those engines generate exhaust that must also be ventilated. Exhaust tunnels are easily detected and blocked / destroyed. Solar panels (really the best option) that provide this power are even more easily detected and destroyed. Everyone in those tunnels will need to get out if they want to survive. Can they survive a week, two weeks? Nobody knows, but if Israel stays where they are for a month or two, everyone in those tunnels will need to escape.

In addition, Israel also has access to the tunnel system, and they can pump whatever they want into it, which will further compress the timeline for Hamas to do something. And given the Israel interdiction of cell phone signals and other communication, those Hamas terrorists will have to make whatever decision they make without influence from Hamas higher-ups.

The length of time is inconsequential. I share concerns about the number of hostages they are keeping.

Because they can't resupply, I'd be looking at activity outside of Israel that they might instigate in an effort to conflagrate the issues. Sharp eyes are necessary.

heck, they'll probably come up with a way to give the orange man credit for it...because that's what they do.

for ‘releasing terrorists’. That take, that the prisoner exchange is bad, is already in circulation.

Almost always happens to Scorpios, they could save an entire country from ruin and still be spit on by those whom they saved. A Scorpio who succeeds has to know that recognition for major achievements that help everyone is never going to be their lot in life. And there will always be someone to take the credit instead.

And he probably does, but thinks that he personally shouldn't show it (i.e. opposite of Trump).

His campaign staff and DNC sure as hell had better care and be working on the communication strategy so that your headline will prove false in the long run.

If the outcome next year is Trump back in office - or DeSatan, or one of the other fascist wannabes - any good Biden has done will quickly be erased.

He has made so many consequential accomplishments in a relatively short period of time, but gets so little credit for them. Hopefully, history will treat him better.

As genocide Joe? If so I would count that as a win.

that has been the primary goal since October 7, with non-stop communication with several countries (including Israel) to make sure this doesn't cost many many more lives than already lost.

There are multiple goals that have to be pursued all at once and certainly hostages are near the top, but the world should be grateful that there's a powerful country with leverage and leadership willing to broker a soft landing (hopefully....And which doesn't have a potus who uses that leverage and leadership only to glorify/enrich himself and make deals for future seaside resorts in Israel occupied Gaza)

The right will vilify him because he "gave into terrorists," "didn't send in the US Special Forces to rescue the Americans," and/or "sold out Israel."

The left will vilify him because he "didn't go far enough," "didn't call for a ceasefire earlier," or "sold out the Palestinians."

Diplomacy is the art of compromise. Neither side gets 100% what they want, but if both walk away with a mutual agreement, it's enough to build on.

It's a 'humanitarian pause.' Israeli assault will continue after four days.

I understand that the chattering political class may have different ideas about it. In the real world, an agreed upon cessation of military activities is a ceasefire.

I hope that that is ceasefire can be maintained.

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Enemies - and allies - do so at their own peril.

President Biden fulfills the American tradition of following a disastrous Presidency with a great one.

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He will be blamed for the expense of humanitarian aid. He will blamed for the hostages that remain. Joe Biden is a much better person than most of the people he serves.

“Biden responsible for release of hostages. How this will hurt him with voters of color, polls show.”

The cease fire costs twice as much.

Amazing guy. We're incredibly lucky to have him.

Sadly.

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