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.

  • @P00ptart
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    712 days ago

    Prepare for the likeliness that there won’t be another election. Whining about it and blaming people solves nothing. Organize your community, and prepare for the worst. It’s time to refocus.

    • @[email protected]
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      312 days ago

      Organize my community to do what? Refocus on what? Revolution?

      Until the next election is cancelled, I plan on trying to win it. That means understanding how the Democrats failed.

      • @P00ptart
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        112 days ago

        Good luck with that. Organize for defense. Buy a gun, take some defense classes. Meet other lefties with guns.

        • @[email protected]
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          012 days ago

          That’s good advice no matter what the political situation is. However, it’s pretty irrelevant in facing a Trump presidency. It does nothing for economic turmoil, crumbling infrastructure, etc. It’s also irrelevant to facing down federal or state force. If the cops want into your house and have legal cover, you aren’t going to stop them by force of arms.

          • @P00ptart
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            12 days ago

            Look I agree, but id rather go down from a bullet than from forced labor.

    • @AngryRobot
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      312 days ago

      “If I win, you’ll never have to vote again,” he says as if voting is a burden.

      • @InputZero
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        012 days ago

        Being real for a moment, the way that the next election cycle begins immediately once the previous one ends is a bit of a burden. I’m already tired of hearing about ‘Decision 2028’.

        • @AngryRobot
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          212 days ago

          We’ll never get election 2028.