"The fact that 'Democratic leadership' hides behind blind quotes is evidence they know how unpopular their opposition is," said one foreign policy critic.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/48287512

Jun 03, 2026

Rep. Delia Ramirez called on her fellow Democrats to “stop making excuses and act” to stop a war in Lebanon, as many refuse to go on the record about whether they’ll support a war powers resolution that would halt US military participation in Israel’s escalating occupation of the country.

Axios reported on Wednesday that some Democrats are “fuming” about having to take a vote on a resolution introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), which would require the US to end unauthorized military cooperation with Israel in Lebanon within seven days of being passed. The resolution would need Republican support to pass the GOP-controlled House.

  • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    It’s nice to see a handful of Dems trying to do something on Iran.

    I just remember the Slotkins and Schumers of the world back in March just tossing their hands in the air and saying some variant of: “We’re in it. Now we have to support the troops.” (Meaning, approve all funding requests and send WMD’s.)

    I don’t think it will matter though. Both ruling parties love war and the money it makes them. We’ll still be dealing with Iran decades from now, long after our esteemed president has fallen asleep in a meeting for the last time.