Biden being the lesser evil is a big ol' "Citation Needed" because (to state one of many reasons) he can get away with a lot more than Trump can, because of liberals who stop protesting and turn their brains off when a democrat is in office. (not to say every single liberal does, but Biden's term has been full of atrocities and has not attracted nearly the scale of protest that Trump's did, though now with palestine it's seeing some (just without the broad base of support liberal protests under Trump had).

[–] toothpaste_sandwich@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm in the lucky position where I don't live in the US and so do not have to pick a side anyway. Thankfully.

I don't know—I mean, yes, this whole Israel can do no harm thing is very toxic, obviously, and this genocide in Palestine is horrible. But I'm pretty sure Trump would've handled it even worse, so yes, I'd be willing to say Biden comes across as the lesser evil. But again, as I don't live in the US I only have my flawed outsider's perspective. Which probably invalidates any opinions I have on any of this.

[–] radiofreeval@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago

But I'm pretty sure Trump would've handled it even worse

What has Biden done that could have been worse? He's bypassed Congress for arms transfer, he's supported every stage of the genocide, he's criminalized criticism of Israel, he's sent American soldiers over and done everything people fear Trump might.

[–] MayoPete@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't believe in endorsing a genocide, even if one claims to be "nicer" about it. There has to be a red line somewhere and this is mine.

[–] Evilsandwichman@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago

this

I've no idea how this goes over libs' heads (the lib I work with still doesn't get it)