(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . The Republicans Are A Threat To U.S. National Security [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2023-10-16 The Republicans have long been a failure on national security. George W. Bush ignored clear warnings of an Al Qaeda attack before 9/11 and Donald Rumsfeld let Osama Bin Laden escape from Tora Bora in December 2001. Subsequently, Bush invaded Iraq on false pretenses and got the U.S. bogged down in an eight year insurgency. Trump was no better. His repudiation of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal against the advice of his Secretaries of State and Defense led to the acceleration of the Iranian nuclear program. Subsequently, Trump’s 2020 Doha surrender agreement destabilized the Afghan government and led to its overthrow by the Taliban. Every Republican opposed President Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives is another chapter in the long litany of GOP failure on keeping the country safe. Thanks to Republican chaos and dysfunction, the House has no speaker and no authority to conduct any business during the Israeli and Ukraine wars. The U.S. is projecting weakness to the rest of the world due to the D.C. Republicans. Like I discussed, the GOP has shut down the U.S. House. And that’s not all. Senator Tommy Tuberville is holding up the promotion of 300 generals, the House GOP opposes more aide to Ukraine and Rand Paul is holding up ambassadorial positions in Israel and other allied nations. There couldn’t be a worse time for the D.C. Republicans to be blocking military appointments and aid. This type of obstruction and dysfunction emboldens our enemies and weakens our country. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said: “The world’s on fire. Our adversaries are watching what we do, and quite frankly they like it. Chairman Xi talks about how democracy doesn’t work. And we’re proving him right.” Republican Representative Austin Scott (R-GA) stated the following about GOP chaos: “It makes us look like a bunch of idiots.” After yet another failure to elect a speaker on October 13, the Republicans took another undeserved vacation. “The Farm Bill expired, our allies need aid, and our government is in chaos. Where is Don Bacon? On a flight home. Again.” Tony Vargas, Democratic candidate for Congress in Nebraska CD-02. Until the Republicans staff our military, allow an Ambassador to Israel to be appointed and elect a Speaker, no one should listen to a single thing they say about the attack on Israel. Simon Rosenberg. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has given aide and comfort to our enemies. At a rally in Florida, Trump praised Hezbollah, calling the Iran-backed terror group both “smart” and “very smart” hours after they slaughtered over one thousand innocent people in Israel. In the same speech, Trump attacked Israel and said that he’ll “never forget” that they didn’t participate in the Soleimani operation. He said Israel “let us down” and needs to “straighten it out” and called them weak, saying they should “strengthen themselves up.” Trump even called for the impeachment of Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. That’s because Netanyahu called Joe Biden to congratulate him shortly after he was elected president. It gets worse. Terrorists are now supporting Trump. Literally. You can’t make this stuff up. Pro-Hamas social media accounts hailed Trump’s attacks on Israel and his praise of Hezbollah and Hamas. They have posted excerpts of his speech to boost their propaganda operations. The enemies’ posts are intended to use Trump’s own words to encourage and embolden supporters of Hezbollah and Hamas in the middle of Israel’s war for survival. Members of the Israeli parliament expressed outrage at Trump’s speech, calling it “shameful.” Trump’s unhinged and dangerous rhetoric highlights the catastrophic consequences that could have arisen if Trump had won the 2020 election. America and the world are lucky to have Joe Biden as the leader of the free world. It cannot be overstated how Donald Trump continues to appease our enemies. Praising China, Hezbollah, Russia, even Putin specifically. This man cannot be let back into the White House. Bidens Wins twitter post. Meanwhile, the contrast between the GOP and President Biden couldn’t be more clear. While the Republicans squabble among themselves and encourage terrorists, President Biden has rallied the free world to defend Israel. In a very well received speech last week, Biden condemned the vicious attacks against Israel by the Hamas terrorist group as “an act of sheer evil.” The President emphasized unwavering U.S. support for Israelis, who are currently mourning the slaughter of more than 1,300 innocent people. Biden highlighted U.S. military aide being sent to help Israel in its fight against terrorism and said he would request that the Congress take swift action. Biden will submit a package to the Congress that will include military aid for both Israel and Ukraine. President Biden showed his compassionate side when he spent more than one hour on the phone on October 13 with the U.S. families whose loved ones are being hostage by Hamas. He didn’t make a big deal about it. He just did it without anybody asking. In sharp contrast to the GOP in America, the Israelis are praising President Biden for his support. Netanyahu has thanked Biden and pro-Biden billboards are springing up in Israel. A commentator on a highly watched conservative Israeli television channel apologized to Biden on-air for questioning his commitment to Israel in the past, saying this was the “moment of truth.” Public reaction to Biden’s polices in Israel have ranged from grateful to ecstatic. Like President Biden, the Israelis are rising to the occasion. Netanyahu and former minister of defense Benny Gantz have agreed to form an emergency unity government for the duration of the crisis. In sharp contrast, the GOP has done everything it can to obstruct and undermine the Biden Administration. The Israelis unity government should be a template for Don Bacon and the rest of the House GOP. They should find a candidate for speaker who can garner votes from both parties. Choosing another MAGA GOP speaker will only perpetuate the GOP chaos in D.C. Will the House Republicans and Bacon step up? All the GOP has to offer the American people is chaos and dysfunction. The GOP has shutdown the U.S. House and rendered it powerless during an international crisis. In addition, the GOP is going to shutdown the government again when the money runs out on November 17. This is absolutely disgraceful and dangerous. The enemy is watching and listening. The stakes couldn’t be any higher in 2024. The next election could very well be a matter of life or death. What’s more, democracy and freedom will be on the ballot. The choice is clear. It will either be continued progress under the Democrats or national catastrophe if the GOP wins. It’s America or the MAGA Republicans in 2024. Choose wisely. 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