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e.c. barrett
@ecbarrett.bsky.social
writer, critic, printmaker. reviews editor for Reckoning. queer, nd, they/she.
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Less than two weeks ago Biden agreed to sell Israel $20 billion in arms.
Biden Administration Approves $20 Billion in Additional Weapons Sales to Israel
The United States has approved $20 billion in additional weapons sales to Israel despite federal laws that prohibit arms transfers to military units accused of gross human rights violations. The State...
So, three thoughts. 1) Israel is wrong. Plain and simple. 2) Israel still has broad support in the US overall and US law does obligate the government to send military aid. 3) Calling for a ceasefire then citing weapons sales is moving the goalposts. I abhor Israel’s actions but it’s not simple.
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e.c. barrett
@ecbarrett.bsky.social
writer, critic, printmaker. reviews editor for Reckoning. queer, nd, they/she.
272 followers223 following61 posts