Biden’s State of the Union: War and Genocide Are Still “The American Way”

CLN Editor Note:

In addition to making it clear that war, genocide, and militarism are all still at the top of the U.S. agenda (see the article below), President Biden made a misleading claim – saying that “the vaccines that saved us from COVID are now being used to beat cancer” (watch HERE), which was echoed by former President Trump on Truth Social:

“The Pandemic no longer controls our lives. The Vaccines that saved us from COVID are now being used to help beat Cancer – Turning setback into comeback!” YOU’RE WELCOME, JOE, NINE MONTH APPROVAL TIME VS. 12 YEARS THAT IT WOULD HAVE TAKEN YOU!” ~ Donald J. Trump

It's hard to believe that Trump is still bragging about the speed in which he delivered an inadequately tested bioweapon to the world.

Fact checkers were swift to point out that neither Biden nor Trump seem to grasp the concept that it is the vaccine's delivery system, not the vaccine itself, that is under consideration for other forms of treatments. This false information could lead individuals to seek additional boosters under the mistaken belief that the COVID-19 vaccine can combat cancer, contrary to the actual evidence. Dr. Peter McCullough highlighted the emergence of a new form of “turbo cancer” post-vaccine rollout, attributing it to DNA contaminants in the shots that are recognized carcinogens.

Both President Biden and former president Trump are trying to take credit for a vaccine that has caused a public health disaster and cost an estimated 17 million excess deaths worldwide, according to Correlation, a nonprofit research organization. Big Pharma, as OpenSecrets informs us, has donated substantially to both establishment parties.

Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded to Trump's tweet:

Donald Trump clearly hasn't learned from his Covid era mistakes. He fails to recognize how ineffective his warp speed vaccine is as the ninth shot is being recommended to seniors. Even more troubling is the documented harm being caused by the shot to so many innocent children and… pic.twitter.com/XiqwxuAxRO

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) March 8, 2024

For a much more astute and intelligent perspective on the state of our union, watch this 9-minute video with the man who tried to warn the world about the dangers of an untested, experimental clot shot, independant presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr:

 RFK Jr.: How I See The State Of Our Union

Biden’s State of the Union: War and Genocide Are Still “The American Way”

By Melissa Garriga | Global Research
March 10, 2024

From Gaza to Ukraine, from the Middle East to the borders of our own nation, the toll of violence from militarism is immeasurable. Will we ever see an end to the cycle of destruction fueled by capitalism and U.S. imperialism?

Firstly, let’s address the white elephant in the war.

Before Biden's State of the Union speech started, Democratic women leaders were shown wearing white in honor of women and feminism.

But let’s be very clear, whether it’s women sending bombs or men, the result remains the same: women and children are being murdered, communities shattered, and futures erased.

There’s no feminism in complicity with war and genocide, nor is there honor in turning a blind eye to the cries of the oppressed who are very loudly asking us to quit sending the bombs that are murdering their people.

Biden started the speech with an appeal for more money to fund the War in Ukraine. Yet in the two years since Russia invaded Ukraine with over a hundred billion dollars spent and countless lives lost Ukrainians are no closer to peace. Peace cannot be found in the endless military packages but in the corridors of diplomacy and peace talks, where dialogue and negotiation pave the way for lasting solutions.

He then moved on to taunt the need to protect democracy yet the White House and Congress continuously ignore the majority of the country who want an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, specifically Biden’s own voter base. A true democracy happens not just at the ballot box but beyond it. Yet, Biden chooses to ignore the very people who put him in office.

Along with “protecting democracy,” Biden also vowed to protect the environment. However, the contribution to militarism cannot be ignored. The U.S. military ranks as one of the largest consumers of oil globally, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Instead of investing in renewable energy and supporting a just transition, precious resources are squandered to war and conflicts that ravage the planet and accelerate climate change.

President Biden’s support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza and occupation of Palestine is a stain on the moral fabric of our nation. And he leaned into that support in his address. Using lies and unsubstantiated claims he attempted to legitimize Israel’s genocidal response to Oct. 7. However no matter how he tries to spin it – the death and destruction that innocent people are enduring on a daily basis, mostly women and children, cannot be justified in the name of political alliances or strategic interests. Nothing, absolutely justifies genocide and ethnic cleansing.

Biden’s latest response to Israel’s countless war crimes is to build a “temporary” port off the shores of Gaza to allow for humanitarian aid to enter the besieged land. But a temporary port does nothing to stop the permanent death and destruction from U.S. made bombs. It’s time to halt the flow of weapons to Israel or quit pretending to care about the lives of Palestinians.

Biden made it clear that war, genocide, and militarism are all still on top of the U.S. agenda. This will cost us all dearly. He must heed the demands of the public: stop the bombs, stop the militarization of our borders, stop the inhumane blockades that are starving people to death. The media will paint Biden’s speech as strong and positive but make no mistake – a  country that relies on the death and destruction of others is a weak one. We desperately need leaders who will prioritize diplomacy over destruction, compassion over conflict, and humanity over hubris. Only then can we truly claim to be a nation committed to justice, equality, and the pursuit of peace for all. Until then, we will continue to be a country committed to war and genocide and never find lasting peace.

About the Author

Melissa Garriga is the communications and media analysis manager for CODEPINK. She writes about the intersection of militarism and the human cost of war.