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[Video] Bernie Sanders refuses to say Israel is committing genocide when pushed on it by CNN (files.catbox.moe)
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[–] 11 points 1 year ago (1 child)

He said "it's not what we call it, it's what we do about it". Vertue signaling won't change much to the situation.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Calling it a genocide comes with legal implications and gives credence to the gravity of the situation. It has nothing to do with virtue signalling. Bernie is doing virtue signalling here. He can both call it a genocide and demand to enter aid. Calling it a genocide would give more credence to his demands to enter aid.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Legal implications usually come after the events. Seems like a waste of time to ask everyone this questions when they already stated support, no need to gatekeep. Action over words.

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  • [–] [S] -1 points 1 year ago

    The legal implications of genocide apply directly when asserted, not after the fact. Namely doing everything to prevent it.

    Actions do speak louder than words. And blocking so called offensive weapons is one thing. But it is very weird that Bernie is so reluctant to call it what it is.

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