Staff Reports
A spicy, politically conservative take on the recent Politico piece has the writers at their keyboards, churning out drama faster than you can say “Washington whispers”. So, here it is – President Biden giving Prime Minister Netanyahu some attitude about protecting Palestinian civilians in Rafah. Hold onto your hats, folks!
First off, we all know “red lines” and international diplomacy go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? Well, apparently Biden thinks he’s got the inside scoop on where Netanyahu should draw his lines, and it’s causing quite the stir. But hold the phone – we all know Israel has been dealing with some serious shenanigans from Hamas, who have about as much respect for the rules of engagement as a toddler in a candy store.
If Israel gives the U.S. its detailed plans to protect civilians… lots of other things can be inferred from those plans…
Biden Admin Wants to See Israel's 'Credible and Implementable' Plan to Protect Civilians in Rafah – Why? https://t.co/crpIFy9f8j
— Jennifer Van Laar (@jenvanlaar) March 13, 2024
Now, Biden’s supposedly considering being a little stingy with military aid if Israel decides to take out the trash in Rafah. But why should Israel spill the beans on their battle plan to protect civilians to Uncle Sam? I mean, come on, sharing classified information with a government that leaks like a sieve seems pretty risky, don’t you think?
And let’s not forget about all those “anonymous sources.” Who are they, you ask? Well, they’re like ghosts whispering in Politico’s ear, spinning a web of half-truths and maybes. Maybe they’re in the White House, maybe they’re in the State Department – who really knows? It’s like a game of political Clue, except the stakes are much, much higher.
And here’s the kicker – Biden’s team is huffing and puffing about “complex policies” and “more effective approaches.” But let’s cut to the chase – when push comes to shove, Israel has the right to defend itself, no matter what Biden or his peanut gallery say. After all, when a bully is pounding on your door, you don’t invite them in for tea and crumpets, do you?
So, as the drama unfolds and the armchair generals pontificate, let’s remember that Israel isn’t playing a game of Risk – they’re fighting for their survival. And if Biden wants to play hardball, he better be prepared for Netanyahu to knock it out of the park. It’s a political showdown worthy of a blockbuster movie – grab your popcorn, folks!
