So, am I the only one wondering if the hot mic gaff was staged?
You know.
To make him look big and tough for the media?
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I respect a good political gambit though, if it's done well it's just a reminder that they're staffed by reasonably competent people
Of course it is, Bidens whole shtick is looking like he’s going to do something without committing in any meaningful way.
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He had just watched the West Wing episode The US Poet Laureate
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How about instead of totally going to have a big talk with Bibi, that he comes right out and publicly denounces Israel and the genocide it’s committing?
Why not stop pushing to send billions in aid and weapons to Israel?
But no, he’s been accidentally “caught” saying he will do something, just like it was “leaked” that he thought they were being jerks months ago behind closed doors.
He knew the mic was on. The camera was following right behind him. Ain't fooling nobody.
He's going to give him a reeeealy stern talk. Aaany day now....
I don't think a "come to Jesus moment" is an effective threat against a Jewish man...
I award him no credit for this. Same as we find out Republicans who privately despite Trump but publicly defend him.
Bidens really good at talking ill give him that. Like when he said theres no red line that would result in him taking away funding to Israel. Really strong statement, just in the wrong direction.
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