As one of the loudest advocates for President Biden on this platform, I think it's totally fair to be critical of his position on Gaza.
But if you're doing that, shouldn't someone ask the other guy who's running for the job how he'd handle it differently?
Don't let him get away with “oh, it wouldn't happen if I was in office.”
What would his POLICY be? He should be subject to the same level of scrutiny if he's running for the job, and does not deserve a free pass on it.
Because the policy with Israel isn't President Biden's.
It's a long-standing AMERICAN policy. ALL U.S. Presidents have supported Israel. But maybe it's time to change that.
Maybe no more blank check “we've always been pals, so I'll send you money no matter what.”
Maybe we draw the line at their blatant, unchecked killing of women and children non-combatants and letting them starve to death.
Because while it's been American policy to support them, it's also been American policy not to support war crimes, mass murders, and starving civilians.
So, before punishing the guy who's in office now, doing what he can behind the scenes with shitty cards dealt him to rescue hostages, stop the bombing, and deliver humanitarian aid, let's compare apples to apples, because I'm sure the other guy would be MUCH, MUCH worse.
He doesn't give a shit about Muslims unless they're buying his property or giving his son-in-law billions of dollars.
And, as a Muslim, I WILL be voting for President Biden because I DO know the difference between someone who genuinely wants to help us, and someone who means Muslims and people of color harm.