https://rt.com/news/-palestine-protest-west-fatal
One of the key questions is, will this actually amount to any change in so-called Western democracies that are standing behind Israel’s onslaught?
It depends on the country; however, largely, the answer is no – at least for the countries that have the most pull over Israel’s position. In the United States, lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Party are reportedly ducking calls from concerned constituents who are calling for a ceasefire. President Joe Biden, when asked by reporters if there was any possibility for a halt to the violence, said, “None. No possibility.”
Arab Americans, including in key swing states, are fed up with the Biden administration’s policies in general – but also particularly with its dealings with Israel. Support for Biden among them now stands at a mere 17%, and 40% are inclined to vote for Republican former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, according to a poll conducted by the Arab American Institute.
As a growing number of people in the West become jaded with democracy, or, in the case of the EU, become skeptical of Brussels, the leaders who ignore their constituents only have themselves to blame.
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@9H2FR4N6mos6MO
Neither one of these sides in completely innocent. Yes, there are struggles in both Israel and Palestine, and we need to recognize the humanitarian side of both opponents. Everyone is fighting to survive, not purely out of hate.
@9H2GWKXRepublican6mos6MO
I think that Hamas was in the wrong first but Israel has retaliated really bad
@9H2F8VK6mos6MO
It is important to focus on the issue in Palestine because Palestine is currently going through a genocide with millions of people dying each day. Statistically 100 kids die in Palestine each day due to the bombings that Israel is inflicting on them, while everyone stands around and ignores it while acting like Israel is the victim even though they are the ones who attacked Palestine first and on top of that took away Palestine's internet so they wouldn't be able to communicate with the other parts of the world to show that Israel is the true problem, and bombed multiple of the few remaining hospitals and homes killing millions of people including children ,women, men, and animals. Everyone is either ignoring this or acting like Palestine are the monsters even though Palestine is only trying to protect their home.
@TigerCharlotteGreen6mos6MO
Democratic leaders are alienating the future of their party in order to back an unpopular, disastrous war and make a couple of rich, bloodthirsty donors happy
@ForsakenSparrowDemocrat6mos6MO
I have been wondering for the longest time why young people (18 - 40) don't simply form a party - Progressives? - and push back from the rampant corruption. The NRA pays politicians to keep school shootings going and AI PAC pays politicians to keep genocides going.
@TigerCharlotteGreen6mos6MO
It costs millions of dollars to run a campaign for federal office. Like, the obscene explosion in the length & cost of political campaigns is a huge part of the ossification of the DNC leadership and the ability for non-wealthy insiders to run.
@9H2BHBV6mos6MO
I believe even Israelites and Palestines are both losing people, that Israel should end the war because they have took too many innocent lives.
@9H24STK6mos6MO
The government needs to listen to the people and stop supporting Israel and help the Palestinians
@9H26TZ26mos6MO
the whole situation is very sad and we should support them.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Is it ethical for a democratic country to ignore the voices of its citizens when making decisions on international conflicts?
@9H2SDDQ6mos6MO
All opinions should be taken into consideration, but it is up to the federal government to make decisions about international conflicts as they have the most information on the situation.
@9H2V95S6mos6MO
it's not ethical because being a democratic country means you hear the voices of the people and you use their input to decide what to do. Choosing to ignore that would mean going against the very idea of democracy.
@9H2V2S56mos6MO
Freedom of speech and expression, especially about political and other public issues, is the lifeblood of any democracy.
@9H2SW676mos6MO
All voices should be heard in all countries as they should know what's best for the country they live in.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Can a country claim to uphold democratic values if it chooses to dismiss widespread public protests about its foreign policy?
@9H2S2H8Republican6mos6MO
they should listen to everyone and make informed decisions
@9H2S65C6mos6MO
yes because the government isn't required to respond to the protests
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
How is it a democracy if the government ignores the demands of its own citizens?
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
No, because a government is fundamentally not a genuine democracy unless the decision-making power is shared equally among all people.
"Representative Democracies" are not even democratic to begin with, and definitely not ones that ignore the majority demands of their populaces.
@9H2S2WJIndependent6mos6MO
The country can claim whatever it wants to claim. That said, is it Democratic to ignore protests? I do not believe so. I do think a proper response is due and I do believe we should be more open to conversations with the people. I feel as though our leaders are very disconnected from everyday people in our country. We the people feel they don’t understand and the leaders of our country feel we don’t understand. If we had more communication and transparency, maybe that could help.
@9H2DCPS6mos6MO
I believe that hamas is in the wrong.
@9H2FD47Peace and Freedom6mos6MO
People will begin to get violent with the protests just to be acknowleged.
I believe it should be continued to be talked about and we should do what we can to help.
@9H2GMDF6mos6MO
Everyone supporting Hamas needs a mental illness check
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
Same with everyone supporting Israel
@9H2FJBB6mos6MO
I think more leaders and people with power need to speak about Palestine and help them.
@9H243RN6mos6MO
Important leaders arnt paying attention to what is happening to the world.
@9H23NKS6mos6MO
My boss is from the middle east and he has told me a lot about whats going on. Its very harsh and corrupt to this day and many people don't realize it.
@9H2BNYP6mos6MO
I think Gaza should be ended for what they started
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
Are you under the impression that this conflict started in October..?
@9H2G8SBWomen’s Equality6mos6MO
i think support is necessary in certain areas
@9H37RX66mos6MO
I feel that the protests should be heard and that we should ceasefire. What's happening in Gaza is horrid and the hundreds of children below the age of four that are being killed through bombs and simple IDF soldiers attacking them is sad and should stop.
@9H2HF2D6mos6MO
Oppressions will never end until we are all free, Zionism is dangerous and anti-Semitic, among it's other crimes.
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