WASHINGTON—Upon returning from his brief diplomatic trip to the Middle East, President Joe Biden urged the nation Thursday not to let dangerous online rhetoric humanize Palestinians. “As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, I urge my fellow Americans to remain vigilant, and not fall for any false propaganda that…

WASHINGTON—Upon returning from his brief diplomatic trip to the Middle East, President Joe Biden urged the nation Thursday not to let dangerous online rhetoric humanize Palestinians.

  • paddirn@lemmy.worldEnglish
    553·
    1 year ago

    At press time, Biden added that Americans should also avoid dangerous propaganda that wrongly asserts the billions of dollars in military aid the United States has sent to Israel could be spent on things like healthcare, education, or alleviating poverty at home.

    Hogwash, who would believe propaganda like that?

    • mibo80@lemm.eeEnglish
      91·
      1 year ago

      I certainly don’t! My favorite right-leaning talking heads and Republican congressional representatives have consistently reassured me that we are already spending TOO much on those things already. Also, that this is all because of the Democrats.

      • Empricorn@feddit.nlEnglish
        41·
        1 year ago

        Me too! I can’t afford my prescriptions this month anyway, so I sent the money to Donald Trump, so that he’ll continue to fight the Evil Librals!!!