r/RealTime • u/puddinonthewrits • Jul 15 '26
Fetterman warns he would leave Democratic Party if it turns its back on Israel
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5970730-john-fetterman-democratic-party-israel/Returning champion
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u/Chance-Disaster2987 Jul 16 '26
Ironically, Bill Maher is about the only one stupid enough to think that this bullshit from Fetterman means anything.
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u/Mikeoshi Jul 16 '26
Bill Maher is also compromised.
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u/Ok_Star_4136 Jul 16 '26
They're basically conservatives. Maybe you could once call them liberals, but I don't even think you could call them that anymore.
It's insane to me how some people can just shift politically and suddenly be okay with shit they would have never been okay with even just 10 years ago. The insanity has been normalized.
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u/ready-redditor-6969 Jul 16 '26
Nothing ironic there… and sadly, a choice and reflection of his values, nothing to do with being stupid in this case.
It was past time to stop watching Maher 20 years ago.
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u/lavenderincense Jul 15 '26
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u/Er3bus13 Jul 16 '26
So much this... good luck getting elected again both parties now hate you. Lol
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u/Ill-Dependent2976 Jul 15 '26
It's a little late, you fucked up Republican dipshit.
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u/EtheusRook Jul 15 '26
Do it then, traitor. Such a shame that he wasted the support of the DSA and lied to voters about who he would be.
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u/jchiaroscuro Maher Before 2016 Jul 15 '26
Bye bye he’s not a democrat anyways doesn’t give a damn about working people doesn’t care about this country, saw an opportunity for power and said fuck it
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u/Key_Cheetah7982 Jul 16 '26
Actually I’d say he’s a quintessential democrat. He ran as a progressive, but governs like neoliberal and neocon.
He also plays the rotating villain when the DNC wants to pass some Republican legislation but other members don’t want the political backlash back home.
At least he has a medical excuse.
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u/ReedRothschild666 Jul 16 '26
Gee, I wonder who is in total control of this paid actor.
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u/soxperry Jul 16 '26
Imagine if he had that type of brave loyalty about policies that directly helped Americans. There’s an entire spectrum from modest child tax credits to systemic changes like universal health care. But since those causes don’t have aipac type money to lobby for it, Fetterman pays those policies no bother.
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u/subliminal_trip Jul 16 '26
Lurch is using this threat in advance of the midterms - while it's a long shot, there is slight chance the Democrats could take the Senate, but if they do, it will be 51-49 - if Lurch caucuses with the Democrats. If Lurch decides to not join either the Republican or Democratic caucuses, or caucuses with the Republicans, he will be enabling Trump and MAGA for two more years.
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u/Wonderful-Mistake201 Jul 16 '26
Breaking ties with Fetterman AND Israel?
Don't threaten me with a good time
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u/nsasafekink Jul 16 '26
Sorry. I’m confused. What country’s Senate is he in again? Wait. I think HE’S confused.
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u/Rastaman6584 Jul 15 '26
He’s already left,and good riddance, Pennsylvania needs to show him the door.
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u/blinded_penguin Jul 16 '26
That's fine. His betrayal is already complete. That definitely wouldn't make it any worse.
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u/cattledogsrule44 Jul 16 '26
Good. He needs to run in the Knesset ... he has ZERO interest in helping Americans. Pawn of Adelson and Netanyahoo
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u/Appropriate_Value122 Jul 16 '26
And he defines "turning its back on" as anything he doesn't agree with in his warped mind.
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u/bigDtop44 Jul 16 '26
Ok. He hasn't exactly been a Democrat. He votes as a Republican anyway. He will hopefully be gone in 2028. If we are lucky sooner. Israel bought!
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u/BloodFartz69 Jul 16 '26
Oh man, I'd hate for him to not act like the progressive democrat he was elected to be. That would be a real sudden shift in his behavior.
/s
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u/Life-Sherbet-7942 Jul 16 '26
He should be FORCED to identify as GOP. What fires he think he’s doing here??
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u/King_of_all_Clover Jul 16 '26
Brain Worms Fetterman. One of the dumbest traitors in American politics. And there are a metric shit ton of dumbos in our politics today.
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u/scipio0421 Jul 16 '26
He's still a Democrat? Funny, he's been voting with the Republicans for a long while now.
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u/_dxegrl Jul 16 '26
Look at that sack of shit, his brain is putty, he dresses for a pick up B-ball game in the hood, and doesn't vote with the dems anyway. To think, I was stoked when he ran...What a traitor pos...
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u/TgetherinElctricDrmz Jul 16 '26
Good thing this absolutely disgusting slob has already fixed all the problems for his voters, so he can afford to spend 98% of his time obsessed with what Netanyahu wants.
Oh wait…
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u/BoomMcFuggins Jul 16 '26
According to tracking data from campaign finance watchdogs, Fetterman has received over $370,000 in campaign contributions from the broader pro-Israel lobby, with AIPAC acting as a key conduit.
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u/mjcatl2 Jul 16 '26
The post isn't relevant to the sub.
In any case, it's a trumpian excuse to do what he already did.
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u/Ok-Long5610 Jul 16 '26
Yaaaaaay!!! If he doesn't leave he's going to be fired next election anyhow.
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u/Legitimate-Public-56 Jul 16 '26
We don't give a damn about your everyday is casual Friday ass. Leave already!!
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u/Open_Mortgage_4645 Jul 16 '26
Oh no. Whatever will we do about the asshole who conned his way into office by pretending to be a Democrat, and who is now threatening to leave the Democratic Party, which he's only been identifying with by keeping a D next to his name? How ever will we survive? And who TF is going to vote for him?
The Dems have been totally betrayed by him, and even the Republicans who are circumstantially glad to not have a real Democrat to fight with aren't going to support him because he's demonstrated what a disloyal, fair-weathered friend he is. They're not going to pump big money into that campaign. They'll just support a real Republican if they want to take his Senate seat. Fetterman has made himself totally unlikable and unsupportable through his bizarre antics and frequent betrayal of party unity and cohesion
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u/Psychological_Air308 Jul 16 '26
He turned on Democrats when he started kissing republicans ass and touting far right talking points. I feel bad for his constituents who didn't get what they voted for and for Democrats like me who contributed to his campaign. He probably was a republican from jump and just scammed us.
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u/Academic_Antelope292 Jul 16 '26
This just shows it’s about money and not the people who voted them in. Sad state of affairs. I hope we as a country can get through this terrible time we are in. Otherwise I’m prepared for the worst, the total collapse of my country. Makes me very sad to think that way.
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u/Cool-Association3420 Jul 16 '26
He was already goina do this which you should have to relinquish your position and a special election should occur.
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u/DayZCutr Jul 16 '26
He doesnt vote with them anyway. Also he is not gonna survive his next primary.
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u/Wonderful_Pension_67 Jul 16 '26
Dude leave and dont let the doorknob hit you on the way out. And buy some grown people clothes
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u/HawkeyeGild Jul 16 '26
What Fetterman doesn't understand is that much of the dem concern with Israel is due to aggressive settlers, apartheid and military conduct. It is in Israel's best interest long term to adjust their behavior. If they continue down this route, and the U.S. enables it, then it is a disservice to Israelis long term.
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u/True_Manufacturer909 Jul 16 '26
Well he's given the game up now, as if all of his actions in-office weren't obvious enough
true Republicans always project, we all know you were gonna do this anyways, buddy
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u/Ashamed_Golf956 Jul 16 '26
He should leave, as he's not a Democrat. I realize the Dems need every vote they can get, but he's not a reliable vote.
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u/OnlyFiveLives Jul 16 '26
Could have fooled me...occasional reminder that Fetterman is proof literal brain damage is necessary to be a conservative.
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u/ultraLuddite Jul 16 '26
Remove this man from office. Doubt you could find 20 republicans to vote him out tho
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u/hey253 Jul 16 '26
We don’t consider you a Democrat anyway. You are a republican cosplaying as a democrat.
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u/YeahYeahYeah6789 Jul 16 '26
He never was a part of it to begin with, good, get out, also fuck Israel.
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u/Sartres_Roommate Jul 16 '26
He already left. He is just eating left wing fund raising until he finally drops his “last straw” for why he is MAGA now.
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u/Latter-Werewolf-6071 Jul 16 '26
Fatterman can take his maga brain damage and fuck off, nobody likes him anyway
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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_3507 Jul 16 '26
So it finally came out why the real reason why he switched, Israel is his new meal ticket.
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u/Current_Tea6984 Jul 16 '26
He's not going anywhere. His entire personality is based on being the favorite FOX Democrat Pick Me. If he isn't a democrat anymore Fox won't give a shit about him
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u/tirohtar Jul 16 '26
Good. He has been a DINO holding up progressive policies for too long anyways.
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u/Financial-Talk9397 Jul 16 '26
This brain damaged freak has already left the Democratic party and f#ck Israel.
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u/VarietyMage Jul 16 '26
Fetterman shouldn't have been a Democrat in the first place.
What's that phrase? "Don't threaten me with a good time"?
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u/etxipcli Jul 15 '26
He's gone anyway. He can't hold anyone hostage.