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Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"

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[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 61 points 1 day ago (3 children)

He also took the time to praise Israel and defend the genocide during his filibuster.

Fuck right off.

[–] eugenevdebs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 hour ago

I regret cheering him on now. Fuck this dude.

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 22 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

He also put on a genocide pin and proceeded to preach some biblical Zionism quotes. Usually Democrats stick to the liberal Zionism. Apparently they have moved so far right they identify more with the MAGA crowd now.

[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 12 points 7 hours ago

It was a loyalty pledge. He put on this performance to get a shot at a leadership position, and he wanted to make it clear to the aipac lobby which side he was on.

[–] Star@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

Why are our politicians like this... Anyone with eyes can see it's evil what's happening there.

[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 17 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Because we have legalized bribery.

[–] Rawdogg@lemm.ee 2 points 2 hours ago

And call it 'lobbying'