Staff Reports
A recent event featuring President Biden discussing Rashid Khalidi’s controversial book “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine” has sparked quite the buzz—and not exactly the good kind. The president, known for his firm stance in the middle of more than a few political storms, found himself tangled in a web that many average Americans might find predictably perplexing. One must wonder how a president could choose to embrace such a one-sided narrative while attempting to claim the high ground in international relations.
Readers across the spectrum have wasted no time sharing their thoughts on Biden’s engagement with Khalidi’s work. The book, which many see as an aggressive critique of Israel and a sympathetic portrayal of Palestinian grievances, could very well serve as a blueprint for disinformation rather than a constructive contribution to the ongoing complexities of the Middle East. Many conservatives view this as yet another instance of the left pushing an agenda that undermines Israel’s position and promotes divisive rhetoric.
DISGUSTING: President Biden is seen holding the anti-Israel book “The Hundreds Years’ War on Palestine.”
The book calls Israel a settler colonial apartheid country. Khalidi also justified the Oct. 7th massacre and called it legitimate resistance. pic.twitter.com/x8tS920edc
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) November 30, 2024
One recurring theme in the comments section is the sheer gall of Biden aligning himself with a figure who has openly criticized Israel while ignoring the steadfast allyship that benefits American interests overseas. The notion that the president would lend his credibility to a narrative that often casts the U.S. as complicit in a supposed colonial oppression fuels concerns about his foreign policy approach. Critics are understandably worried that aiming to pander to progressive elements within the Democratic Party could come at a severe cost to pragmatic governance.
Adding to the drama, other readers highlighted how this discussion is merely the latest distraction from pressing issues. While Biden plays footsie with controversial narratives, the average American grapples with record inflation, soaring gas prices, and true concerns about border security. Instead of focusing on solutions to these local problems, the administration appears more interested in indulging in intellectual exercises that alienate traditional allies.
All this begs the question: if Biden is so keen to engage with Khalidi’s historical perspectives, when can the American people expect a president who prioritizes vital alliances and the principles of democracy over divisive rhetoric? As the comments in the NY Post thread reveal, this display of misplaced priorities will not go unnoticed by the American electorate. It’s evident that while Biden might be busy pondering the politics of yesterday, the rest of the nation is looking to address the real issues bearing down on their daily lives.
