We Need More John Fettermans in the Senate

by Quirkie

42 comments
  1. The same John Fetterman who, unlike other progressives, has been so quiet about the violence from Israeli settlers and the IDF in the West Bank? If even a relative moderate like Biden can condemn and even sanction said violence, not sure what Fetterman’s excuse is.

    For reference, in the West Bank, 101 Palestinian children have been killed by the IDF or Israeli settlers this year, with 63 of those deaths coming post Oct 7. 175 Palestinian adults have also been killed since Oct 7. There have been thousands injured by Israeli forces. In the same period, 143 Palestinian households (626 adults, 388 children) have been forced out of their homes because of Israeli settler violence. An additional 181 Palestinians (93 adults, 88 children) have been left homeless from Israeli forces demolishing their homes.

    https://www.savethechildren.net/news/least-101-children-killed-west-bank-year

    https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/hostilities-gaza-strip-and-israel-flash-update-54-enarhe

    I absolutely agree with condemning Hamas. But we absolutely do not need more progressives who only care about one side and ignore the atrocities committed by the side they support.

  2. Agreed. I like that he calls out BS on all sides, whether Republicans, moderates, or progressives. He doesn’t take allegiance and takes firm positions.

  3. Just imagine dozens of little John Fetterman clones shuffling through the halls of congress and even some free-ranging back in old Pennsylvania…

  4. I can’t really make a judgment as I just learned of him when he became senator but so far I know him more for trolling other lawmakers than anything.

  5. For sure, we need more senators that make light of rape victims to make epic memes about hummus brands. If those senators could also take extended depression naps because someone asked him to dress for work that would be better.

  6. Jesus Christ, dude is a pro Palestinian genocide, AIPAC bulldog. You cannot take the moral highground while actively supporting him.

  7. People like John and Joe are fantastic for the establishment. Brain damaged, can’t speak out, can’t comprehend complex decisions, docile, easily controlled. Not surprised the establishment is saying we need more of them.

  8. Well the comments here are sure to be funny and well thought out

    Oh good heavens

  9. Really? He has mostly been a senator of Israel and no real accomplishments.

  10. Didn’t Hamas murder 1,400 Israelis? Kidnap hundreds more? Rape? Pillage?
    I’m glad this page isn’t Jewish citizens in Israel. Holy moly.
    “Never Again” is a promise to Jews by Jews. We Jews can’t be passive and must make an example out of perps.
    This sounds like Hamas played FAFO and now , well, they are finding out.

  11. Thus far, I’m not on board with all of his policy stances at all, but I am with his attitude. He can be reasoned with and calls out BS. Agreed. More of that in Congress.

  12. From PA and was excited to vote for him. He ran as a progressive who would legalize weed, give us a Medicare option on the marketplace, $15 minimum wage, criminal justice reform.

    He did none of these things…but he sure loves war.

  13. Wow people in this thread acting like he’s in charge of foreign policy.

    On balance, we got far more bad apples than Fetterman.

    It’s more interesting to examine his actual domestic contributions besides being a rogue dude though. Anyone keeping score?

  14. No, we don’t need more attention hungry meme-lords. He’s fine, but he’s by no means a model US Senator.

  15. Just one for now. Can’t agree w/ his Zionist stance while slaughter continues unabated

  16. I’d settle for people who aren’t 100 years old.

  17. Seems like a bad idea. Can the Senate floor fit anymore? From what I’ve read The Congressional Chambers are pretty packed as it is.

  18. The man is potential presidential material if he stays the course.

  19. Lmfao no. No we don’t. We don’t need senators beholden to foreign governments and dehumanizing tactics.

  20. I can’t wait to read a bunch of comments about Israel/hamas

  21. Disagree so hard. John Fetterman is everything we hate about MTG and her ilk in a democratic package. He’s part of the next iteration of congresspeople who are just load social media machines instead of level headed, successful legislators.

  22. Please, no, can we get any other young liberals

  23. My senator 🥹

    The first time in my life I felt good voting for someone.

  24. I was a huge fan of his, though his connection to AIPAC was concerning. Now, however, he’s come out as a vociferous supporter of Israel’s genocide of Palestinians. So disappointing.

  25. We need 100 people that actually want to HELP this country, not act like toddlers and use it for petty grudges … all it takes is one Tommy Tuberville to fuck up the entire thing.

  26. Pre-supporting genocide John Fetterman or the current AIPAC purchased version?

  27. Not interested. His position on Israel’s ethnic cleansing is a no for me.

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