Comment Re: Only the goverment (Score 5, Informative) 272
You need to stop watching right wing news and repeating it until you believe it
I'll let AI answer your attempts to confuse, please take the time to consider that you may be a dupe
>>And, how is the Republican leader working for Putin, Netanyahu, and the Saudis. How is that any different than Biden or anyone?
Republican Leader (Donald Trump)
The current or presumptive Republican leader, Donald Trump, has faced specific criticisms regarding his interactions with Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Saudis:
Russia (Putin): Critics have described a "pro-Putin shift" among some Republicans and pointed to Trump's past actions, such as reportedly having several phone calls with Putin since leaving office and considering a peace plan for Ukraine that involved territorial concessions, as evidence of a stance beneficial to Moscow. Business ties and past political relationships between Republican figures and Russian interests have also been highlighted as a concern by critics.
Israel (Netanyahu): Trump and congressional Republicans have consistently offered strong support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel, with some advisors having close personal or business ties to the Netanyahu government. This support has led to accusations from some progressives that the U.S. has not adequately held Israel accountable for its actions in conflicts, such as in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia (Saudis): Concerns have been raised over the close personal and business ties between the Trump family/administration officials (like Jared Kushner) and the Saudi royal family and sovereign wealth fund. Critics point to large business deals, the rehabilitation of the Crown Prince's global image, and a transactional approach to the relationship as potentially compromising U.S. national interests.
>>And, the Democrats wanted to open the borders and let all the 'illegals' in.
No, the official Democratic Party platform does not advocate for "open borders" or for letting all undocumented immigrants into the country without a legal process. The claim that Democrats want open borders is widely considered a political talking point used by opponents.
Instead, the Democratic Party platform generally supports:
Securing the border using a mix of technology (such as scanning technology at ports of entry, aerial systems, and drones) and, in some strategic locations, physical barriers, while also calling for sufficient funding and staffing for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Comprehensive immigration reform for the existing immigration system, which is widely considered to be broken and backlogged.
Expanding legal pathways for immigration, including for high-skilled workers, students, farmworkers, and those with U.S. citizen family ties.
Providing a path to earned citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for a significant time, pay taxes, pass a criminal background check, and meet other strict criteria.
Prioritizing the deportation of individuals who have committed violent crimes or pose a threat to public safety, rather than broad, indiscriminate mass deportations.
Addressing the root causes of migration by working with international partners and improving economic conditions in other countries.
Ensuring humane treatment and due process for migrants in U.S. custody and improving the asylum processing system to be faster and fairer.
While there are internal debates within the party, particularly between moderate and liberal Democrats on specific enforcement policies, the consensus is on a system that is both secure and humane, not an elimination of borders or enforcement. Party leaders have actively engaged in bipartisan negotiations on border security legislation and criticized political obstruction of such efforts