Summary

Former CIA Director Leon Panetta warned that Trump’s return to the White House could embolden Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, giving him a “blank check” in the Middle East and increasing the risk of war with Iran.

Panetta expressed concern that Trump would support Netanyahu’s aggressive stance against Iran without restraint, potentially worsening regional instability.

Panetta also predicted Trump might allow Russia to retain parts of Ukraine if he returns to office, though he doubted Trump’s negotiation skills.

He criticized Trump’s approach to foreign policy, suggesting Trump would be inclined to “capitulate” to authoritarian leaders, which may not sit well with some Republicans.

  • GreenKnight23@lemmy.world
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    3 hours ago

    So you’re admitting that you just vote for whoever you were told to vote for?

    You just follow along and do whatever the crowd does?

    You’re admitting that you don’t have the mental capacity to identify the threat toward democracy and make the decision to vote for a candidate that isn’t a direct threat to global stability?

    Let me explain it in a way that a simple-minded individual could understand.

    Votes, elect candidates. Votes are given by voters, not political parties.

    • davel@lemmy.ml
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      3 hours ago

      These arguments are so straw man that they give me hay fever.