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submitted 4 months ago by usernamesAreTricky@lemmy.ml to c/usa@lemmy.ml

Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"

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[-] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 60 points 4 months ago

He also took the time to praise Israel and defend the genocide during his filibuster.

Fuck right off.

[-] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 25 points 4 months ago

He also put on a genocide pin and proceeded to preach some biblical Zionism quotes. Usually Democrats stick to the liberal Zionism. Apparently they have moved so far right they identify more with the MAGA crowd now.

[-] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 13 points 4 months ago

It was a loyalty pledge. He put on this performance to get a shot at a leadership position, and he wanted to make it clear to the aipac lobby which side he was on.

[-] Star 19 points 4 months ago

Why are our politicians like this... Anyone with eyes can see it's evil what's happening there.

[-] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 19 points 4 months ago

Because we have legalized bribery.

[-] Rawdogg@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

And call it 'lobbying'

[-] prole 10 points 4 months ago
[-] eugenevdebs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 4 months ago

I regret cheering him on now. Fuck this dude.

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