Posted on 10/25/2022 4:21:16 PM PDT by thegagline
A group of 30 left-wing legislators on Tuesday withdrew a letter sent a day earlier calling on President Biden to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his war on Ukraine — after several signatories running for re-election objected to its release nearly four months after it was written.
The Congressional Progress Caucus hereby withdraws its recent letter to the White House regarding Ukraine,” the group’s chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) wrote in a statement Tuesday. “The letter was drafted several months ago, but unfortunately was released by staff without vetting.”
Though she blamed unnamed employees for the letter’s belated release, Politico reported Jayapal personally approved its distribution Monday, citing a “source familiar with the situation.” The congresswoman’s office did not respond immediately to the Post’s requests for comment Tuesday.
“Anatomy of a DC screwup,” he wrote on Twitter Tuesday. “In July, Putin started to talk about using nuclear weapons. Some warhawks started to sound off, and many of us wanted to stay the course that Biden was doing, keeping diplomacy on the table. Hence the CPC signed a letter.”
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The letter, which also included signatures by Bronx and Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Brooklyn Rep. Yvette Clarke, called on Biden to start a “proactive diplomatic push, redoubling efforts to seek a realistic framework for a ceasefire.”
“We urge you to make vigorous diplomatic efforts in support of a negotiated settlement and ceasefire, engage in direct talks with Russia [and] explore prospects for a new European security arrangement acceptable to all parties that will allow for a sovereign and independent Ukraine,” the lawmakers wrote. ***
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Another “Sloppy, Sloppy, Sloppy” from the Jackasses of Sloppy.
“was released by staff without vetting”
These guys are running our government? Blame it on “staff” screwups? What a bunch of pathetic losers.
Diplomacy does not mean capitulation. It would be a good time to assess assets in the region. Since when does transparency and accountability mean you’re pro Putin?
Insta-cave! Roll over and expose your belly for your masters. Submission is the only way to survive.
That was fast.
Their base is all fired up for warfare against Russia. They had to capitulate or they would all become pariahs in the democrat party, like Tulsi Gabbard.
We are along ways from the “no blood for oil” rhetoric that defined their past foreign policy positions.
The whole democrat party is now a deep state neocon creation.
“They’re warmongering puppets.”
“ The Congressional Progress Caucus…”
That would be the progressive caucus. Not progress. It’s actually the opposite of progress.
SOP for democrats. They screw up everything that they come in contact with. Even sternly worded letters.
Maybe AOC can sell her $30,000 “tax the rich” dress and feed some Ukrainians.
Democrats like Jayapal are such frikkin’ idiots.
They’re almost as stupid as the dumb shitz that vote for them.
These guys are running our government? Blame it on “staff” screwups? <<<
Yes.... next time it will be....Atomic bomb “was released by staff without vetting”
“was released by staff without vetting”
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Sounds like the excuse PayPal was pitching about their draconian terms of service with the $2,500 charge for “ misinformation “.
Sounds like the same plan the Democrats used in Afghanistan a couple months ago! I see no reason to withdraw it! Maybe if they sling enough shit something will stick!
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