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nature-lover

(1,621 posts) Tue Sep 17, 2024, 06:23 PM Tuesday

Wouldn't it be irresponsible for Harris to take a contrary position on Israeli/Hamas during current negotiations?

No matter what my personal feelings on the subject, I understand why she is being vague.

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Wouldn't it be irresponsible for Harris to take a contrary position on Israeli/Hamas during current negotiations? (Original Post) nature-lover Tuesday OP

Yes it would, IMO. Don't undermine the negotiations Raven123 Tuesday #1

Joseph R. Biden is President. She has NO right to do so. HE sets policy until January 20. hlthe2b Tuesday #2

People seem to forget Biden is still President sarisataka Tuesday #5

She has no right to set policy, Igel Tuesday #6

HELLO! This was the premise: Harris to take a contrary position on Israeli/Hamas during current negotiations... hlthe2b Tuesday #7

I don't think she has been vague at all. GoodRaisin Tuesday #3

Since we don't know what's going on in the negotiations... appmanga Tuesday #4

Raven123

(5,816 posts)

1. Yes it would, IMO. Don't undermine the negotiations

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Tue Sep 17, 2024, 06:25 PM

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hlthe2b

(104,971 posts)

2. Joseph R. Biden is President. She has NO right to do so. HE sets policy until January 20.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024, 06:26 PM

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I'm a little offended (for him) that anyone would suggest she undermine HIM.

sarisataka

(20,334 posts)

5. People seem to forget Biden is still President

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Tue Sep 17, 2024, 06:38 PM

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After winning she can set her own policies, which may or may not differ, but until then he is in charge

Igel

(35,885 posts)

6. She has no right to set policy,

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #2)

Tue Sep 17, 2024, 08:08 PM

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but she still enjoys freedom of speech and can easily opine on matters she has no control over. What's Biden going to do, fire her? Go on a public crusade against her?

hlthe2b

(104,971 posts)

7. HELLO! This was the premise: Harris to take a contrary position on Israeli/Hamas during current negotiations...

Reply to Igel (Reply #6)

Tue Sep 17, 2024, 08:44 PM

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Wouldn't it be irresponsible for Harris to take a contrary position on Israeli/Hamas during current negotiations?

I am assuming that you missed that part. The question was not about "musings..or a comment at a rally or other appearance," but taking a contrary position DURING CURRENT NEGOTIATIONS! That would be a stab in the back to Biden and our entire diplomatic team. I hope you just missed that...

GoodRaisin

(9,392 posts)

3. I don't think she has been vague at all.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024, 06:31 PM

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appmanga

(817 posts)

4. Since we don't know what's going on in the negotiations...

Reply to nature-lover (Original post)

Tue Sep 17, 2024, 06:35 PM

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...for all we know, she could be doing this. She's certainly not going to diverge in any great measure right now from the current president. I understand not making public declarations as to what levers the Biden Administration might consider using to gain compliance from Israel, but I'm also very frustrated by Netanyahu's intransigence and his taking advantage of our circumspection and loyalty in the worst way.

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