Liberal Democrats call on Biden to shift Ukraine strategy

[orangecrush]

CNN
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More than two dozen liberal House members are calling on President Joe Biden to shift course in his Ukraine strategy and pursue direct diplomacy with Russia to bring the months-long conflict to an end.

In a letter sent to Biden on Monday, the group of 30 Democrats praise Biden’s efforts to date at supporting Ukraine while avoiding direct US involvement on the ground. But they suggest a more forceful attempt at bringing the war to an end through diplomacy is necessary to prevent a long and slogging conflict.

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“Given the destruction created by this war for Ukraine and the world, as well as the risk of catastrophic escalation, we also believe it is in the interests of Ukraine, the United States, and the world to avoid a prolonged conflict,” the group, led by Congressional Progressive Caucus chairwoman Pramila Jayapal, write in the letter. “For this reason, we urge you to pair the military and economic support the United States has provided to Ukraine with a proactive diplomatic push, redoubling efforts to seek a realistic framework for a ceasefire.”

The letter comes at a critical moment in the war, as Russia increasingly targets civilian infrastructure with a particular focus on cutting power supplies to Ukrainian citizens ahead of winter.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/24/politics/congress-democrats-reaction-ukraine-strategy/index.html


We have seen what Russia has done to Ukraine.

YOU CAN'T NEGOTIATE OR ENGAGE IN "DIPLOMACY" WITH A MUDEROUS SCUMBAG.

This only helps Russia.

What the fuck were they thinking??!!!

[msongs]

1. maybe this pack should move to moscow for a while and try to influence putin nt

[orangecrush]

2. Well put

Just stay away from windows.

Otherwise they will find out if their "lofty ideals"give them the ability to fly.

[uponit7771]

18. Hmmmm, there's something more to this letter ... stinks of rat sex. I'd hold off looks like it was

... sent earlier this year when peope thought there was room to deal.

[tirebiter]

3. I'm going to give them that Putin's dirty bomb put some fear in their bones

But history tells us that’s no excuse.

[ebbie15644]

4. They're idiots 🙄

[LetMyPeopleVote]

12. One of the authors is stating that this letter is from July

Link to tweet

[ebbie15644]

24. So Putin didn't commit atrocities in July?

This is not an excuse. I hope they are never in a leadership role in the democratic party

[Crunchy Frog]

29. So, after Mariupol was bombed to rubble,

After all the atrocities uncovered in Bucha and the other areas occupied by russia at the start of the war. After hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians had been forcibly deported to russia.

After all the documented rapes, tortures, and murders of civilians.

Sorry if I'm not impressed.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

35. The stories keep changing

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[dalton99a]

36. +1. Their affection for Russia is pathological and their trust in Putin is profoundly misguided

[Indykatie]

5. Why TF Did The Left Flank Have To Do This Now? It Pisses Me Off.

[SCantiGOP]

7. Very disappointing

Without France’s help, this nation wouldn’t have been founded in the 1770’s. Without our help, Britain might have fallen to Hitler and signed a peace treaty.
This country has a moral responsibility to help Ukraine, and the coalition doesn’t stay together without us.

[Calculating]

8. This

...

[sprinkleeninow]

9. Yes, this.

[DFW]

10. This comes across as poorly thought out at best

What’s next, inviting Tommy Tuberville to join the Black Caucus?

Some issues just have to be addressed as they are, not how we wish they were. Tuberville is never going to be Black, and Putin is never going to be reasonable.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

11. This is a very weak walkback

Link to tweet

[stopdiggin]

26. totally against the letter

(no matter what date it was issued) - and I think it illustrates a disappointing naivety. But pushing this as a 'demand that Biden bend a knee' - is also completely hyperbolic, to the point of bordering on dishonest. How about an effort to keep things real?

[leftstreet]

13. One of the signers says the letter was written in July

Mark Pocan

He also says the photo accompanying the article is from a different event



Mark Pocan
@MarkPocan

US House candidate, WI-02
Replying to @yoshikoherrera @RepMarkPocan and @POTUS
Hear you. First, this was written in July & I have no idea why it went out now. Bad timing. Second, it was trying to get to a cease-fire & diplomacy as others were banging war drums, not criticizing Biden. Third, I’ve supported the efforts & will continue. Over analyzed by some.

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[claudette]

14. Big mistake

[David__77]

15. Good news, a start, and overdue.

It was concerning that that didn’t happen sooner.

[uponit7771]

17. This is a horrible mistake at best if this was sent recently, if it was sent in July this reaks of r

... rat sex

[Hermit-The-Prog]

31. On the other hand, if Poopoo thinks there is an opening, the madman might not nuke.

Please don't throw me in the briar patch.

[uponit7771]

16. They have "clarified" their positions (LINK)

https://ktla.com/hill-politics/progressive-caucus-tries-to-clarify-call-for-biden-to-find-diplomatic-solution-to-ukraine/

[no_hypocrisy]

21. Hell, why not offer Poland as well to keep us on Putin's "good side"?

[dalton99a]

23. IF it is true they signed it in July

[Amishman]

25. NO. Russia is a bully. Peace talks with Russia only when Ukraine wants to take that route

As long as Ukraine wants to fight, we arm and support them.

When Ukraine wants to come to the negotiating table, we stand behind them as a friend and ally.

It's their country, they get to decide the direction this goes.

We support them, we don't tell them what to do.

[orangecrush]

27. THIS X 1000

Danke Amishman!

[Crunchy Frog]

28. I've been a long time defender of the Squad on here.Squad on here

I'm done with them.

[mcar]

30. And now a bunch of them are backtracking

How did they not see a backlash coming?

[LetMyPeopleVote]

32. This idiotic letter has been withdrawn

Link to tweet

[orangecrush]

33. Good

Thank you!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

34. The stories keep changing

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