President Joe Biden has offered some terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he doesn't know whether the Israeli leader is holding up a peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
“No administration has helped Israel more than I have,” Biden said. “None. None, none. And I think Bibi should remember that. And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know but I’m not counting on that.”
…they have lots of staffers and consultants that provide info and policy suggestions.
Sure. For things like which bridge to build or school lunches.
Things like the US policy on Israel/ Gaza, or US policy on Ukraine/ Russia: issues like this are always elevated to the top.
And so to me its a “Buck stops where?” question. Like, at a certain point, the buck stops with some one and I’m suggesting it isn’t Biden right now. The guy is clearly not in faculatative command and doesnt (I think) seem aware of the basics of the situation, as the article demonstrates.
So… you’re saying the Secretary of State is meant to be an international gofer for the president? That no one is supposed to do anything without a clear directive from the president?
No wonder so many people seem to think the presidency is the only election that matters, they consider the role that of a god-king of ultimate power…
I don’t think I suggested that. Seems like you are projecting something fantastical into what I said.
I’m suggesting that the issues of highest stakes don’t leave the presidents desk. World order issues. I think both Israel/Gaza and Ukraine/ Russia qualify for this. And I don’t think Biden is doing the job.
Sure. For things like which bridge to build or school lunches.
Things like the US policy on Israel/ Gaza, or US policy on Ukraine/ Russia: issues like this are always elevated to the top.
And so to me its a “Buck stops where?” question. Like, at a certain point, the buck stops with some one and I’m suggesting it isn’t Biden right now. The guy is clearly not in faculatative command and doesnt (I think) seem aware of the basics of the situation, as the article demonstrates.
So… you’re saying the Secretary of State is meant to be an international gofer for the president? That no one is supposed to do anything without a clear directive from the president?
No wonder so many people seem to think the presidency is the only election that matters, they consider the role that of a god-king of ultimate power…
I don’t think I suggested that. Seems like you are projecting something fantastical into what I said.
I’m suggesting that the issues of highest stakes don’t leave the presidents desk. World order issues. I think both Israel/Gaza and Ukraine/ Russia qualify for this. And I don’t think Biden is doing the job.