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.

  • Flying SquidM
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    92 months ago

    I don’t think you understand what ‘blank check’ means.

    • Rhaedas
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      32 months ago

      It could be worse than a blank check. Quid pro quo all over again.

      • Flying SquidM
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        32 months ago

        This is the last time you get to imply that I am denying a genocide is happening.

        • @[email protected]
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          52 months ago

          You have a habit of putting words in my mouth, this is the 3rd tkme you do in the past few weeks.

          We werent arguing over whether or not there is a genocide. We were arguing over the fact that Biden has given Israel virtually unlimited resoruces to do whatever the fuck they want. I’ve explained myself, unless you’re going to do the same to me this conversation is useless.

          • Flying SquidM
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            -22 months ago

            I am putting no words in your mouth. I am going with the words you wrote that I am reading on my screen. This is what you wrote:

            No I really do. You just don’t want to equate the 2 people on this topic. The genocide is happening as we speak.

            If you were not accusing me of denying genocide, what were you accusing me of?

            You also wrote this to me:

            It’s fucking happening already. What are you waiting for to say that Biden is supporting it? For Israel to finish the fucking job?

            Again, sure looks like you’re accusing me of denying genocide.

            You’re right. We were not arguing about whether or not there is a genocide. You just decided to accuse me of denying it twice anyway. You do not get to do it a third time and get away with it.

            • @[email protected]
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              72 months ago

              That was me explaining myself and how I reached the conclusion that Biden is also providing unlimited and unconditional support same as Trump would. Something you still haven’t done for your viewpoints by the way.

              • Flying SquidM
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                02 months ago

                Again, I explained my viewpoint very clearly. A specific amount of money has been allocated. You can claim they would get more if they asked for it under Harris, but unless you have a crystal ball, you cannot know that. Trump has made his intentions very clear. I go by what people say, not what people have decided they will do.

                • @[email protected]
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                  82 months ago

                  I have 13 months of daily war crimes, regional escalations, and staunch military support from the Biden administration that says I’m right.

                  • Flying SquidM
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                    -22 months ago

                    And you are privy to all backroom discussions to know that Israel has gotten everything they want from the U.S.?

                    What is your security clearance level?