The Smearing of Ilhan Omar

[Toddsterpatriot]

they have a RIGHT to a Palestinian State

Why? There has NEVER been a Palestinian State. There are no "Palestinians." They are a creation of the Left. You should know better. But you are young.

There was NEVER an Israel State also, it is a Man-Made State a creation of America and the Commie UN. I already know better, this because I am immune to all brainwashing. The Palestinians have a right to their own State, they are part of that land also historically via their Ancestors. Also I am not Pro or Anti on either side, this is what is needed an even hand approach to this situation and not the embarrassing Israel First Lick Israel Buttocks Fetish and do a smear campaign against ANYONE who does not blind their eyes and be brainwashed into NEVER criticising ANYTHING.

The Palestinians have a right to their own State,

I hear Syria has room.

The Palestinians are not Syrian.

They're all Muslims. They can go live on Muslim land.

 

[georgephillip]

That is amusing.

There is no 'dual loyalty'. Isreal is a friend and ally of the US, and as such, are deserving of support in our government. At least they are not lighting off bombs targeting women and children in innocent marketplaces.

Why do you believe Jews have the right to steal land and water from non-Jews in Palestine?

New York Times lets Israel do its "fact checking"

"According to the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem, which keeps meticulous statistics, 823 Israeli civilians were killed from 29 September 2000 until the end of January this year, along with 433 'Israeli security force personnel.'

"In the same period, nearly 10,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel – the equivalent of dozens of September 11s, to use Stephens’ yardstick – although for him, Palestinian casualties apparently don’t matter at all."

The non-Jews in Palestine didn't have any land to steal. It wasn't theirs.

Do you want to know when the marketplace bombings by Arabs stopped being a thing?

IT was when they built the wall.

Until then, Palestinians and other assorted terror filth routinely blew up children, mothers, and innocents in market places, coffee bazaars, and public transportation.

Do you want to know when the marketplace bombings by Arabs stopped being a thing?

IT was when they built the wall.

Until then, Palestinians and other assorted terror filth routinely blew up children, mothers, and innocents in market places, coffee bazaars, and public transportation.

Do you care why Palestinians refused to turn the other cheek after greedy Jews stole the land, businesses, and bank accounts of 700,000 Palestinians in 1948?

Al-Nakba

"In early 1948, Jewish paramilitary forces began to seize more land in Palestine. By the end of July, more than 400,000 Palestinians had been forced to flee their homes, and their plight as refugees had just begun.

"In May of that year, Swedish diplomat Count Folke Bernadotte had been appointed as the UN Mediator in Palestine. His mission was to seek a peaceful settlement.

"The Count surveyed devastated Palestinian villages and visited refugee camps in both Palestine and Jordan.

"The scale of the humanitarian disaster became apparent, as he witnessed cramp living conditions, long queues for basic food and scarce medical aid.

"Count Bernadotte was no stranger to human disaster; with the Red Cross he had rescued over 30,000 prisoners of war from Nazi concentration camps.

"Now he advocated the Palestinian's right to return to their homes.

"In a report dated 16 September 1948, he wrote:

"'It would be an offence against the principles of elementary justice if these innocent victims were denied the right to return to their homes, while Jewish immigrants flow into Palestine, and, indeed, at least offer the threat of permanent replacement of the Arab refugees who have been rooted in the land for centuries.'

"The Count's first proposal argued for fixed boundaries through negotiation, an economic union between both states, and the return of Palestinian refugees - the proposal was turned down.

How did the Jews of Israel respond?

"On 17 September, the day following his UN report, Count Bernadotte's motorcade was ambushed in Jerusalem. He was shot at point blank range by members of the Jewish Stern gang."

In the same murderous ways they respond today.

 

[georgephillip]

Corporate Democrats like Pelosi are well aware that "dual loyalty" has lost its effectiveness over the past three decades as an "anti-Semitic slur" because over that period support for Israel "has become increasingly associated with conservative evangelicals and the Republican Party."

"In the latest round of controversy, Omar said during a town hall, regarding U.S. policy toward Israel, 'I want to talk about the political influence in this country that says it is okay for people to push for allegiance to a foreign country.'

"This comment was roundly condemned by members of Congress and many others for being anti-Semitic. Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) called her statement 'a vile anti-Semitic slur' and accused her of questioning 'the loyalty of fellow American citizens.'"

Democrats who have ignored Israel's human rights violations over the past fifty years were quick to call for a resolution of condemnation.

"Now, back to Omar. Here’s the truth: The whole purpose of the Democrats’ resolution is to enforce dual loyalty not among Jews, but among members of Congress, to make sure that criticism of Israel is punished in the most visible way possible.

"This, of course, includes Omar.

"As it happens, this punishment of criticism of Israel is exactly what the freshman congresswoman was complaining about, and has on multiple occasions.

"The fact that no one seems to acknowledge that this is her complaint shows how spectacularly disingenuous Omar’s critics are being."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opin...t-smearing-ilhan-omar/?utm_term=.c4b9127d502c

"When the most prominent supporters of Israel are people like Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin, 'dual loyalty' loses any meaning as a slur against Jews."

You hit the nail on the head! This is exactly what is happening to Congresswoman Omar and the rest of the country. Israeli influence in our government is so prevalent, anything with the "color" of negativity towards Israel, will not be tolerated.

Well, here's my message to Congress, "Fuck Israel!"

You hit the nail on the head! This is exactly what is happening to Congresswoman Omar and the rest of the country. Israeli influence in our government is so prevalent, anything with the "color" of negativity towards Israel, will not be tolerated.

It's pretty hard to dispute the accuracy of Ilhan Omar's statements given the very first bill passed by the US Senate this year permits punishment for Americans who support the BDS movement.

Last month a speech pathologist in Texas lost her job because she would not sign an employment contract which prohibited her from boycotting the most favored nation of Israel.

A Texas Elementary School Speech Pathologist Refused to Sign a Pro-Israel Oath, Now Mandatory in Many States — so She Lost Her Job

 

[georgephillip]

You have to be a real fool to defend Omar

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

Republicans and Democrats Say Their Criticism of Ilhan Omar Is About Anti-Semitism. They’re Gaslighting You.

"SO LET ME get this straight: The president of the United States has called neo-Nazis 'very fine people'; retweeted neo-Nazis; told an audience of Jewish-Americans that Israel is 'your country'; and indulged in viciously anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

"While running for office, he tweeted an image of Hillary Clinton inside a Star of David, next to a pile of cash; told an audience of Jewish donors, 'You want to control your politicians, that’s fine'; and put out a campaign ad that attacked three rich and powerful Jewish figures.

"While a private citizen, he insisted only 'short guys that wear yarmulkes' should count his money and kept a book of Adolf Hitler’s speeches on his bedside table.

He has never apologized for any of this. Nor has he been censured by Congress."

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

What President would allow her to move in? Why?

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

What President would allow her to move in? Why?

I'll rephrase.
How foolish would you feel if Omar became Secretary of State prior to being elected POTUS?

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

You have to be a real fool to defend Omar

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

Republicans and Democrats Say Their Criticism of Ilhan Omar Is About Anti-Semitism. They’re Gaslighting You.

"SO LET ME get this straight: The president of the United States has called neo-Nazis 'very fine people'; retweeted neo-Nazis; told an audience of Jewish-Americans that Israel is 'your country'; and indulged in viciously anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

"While running for office, he tweeted an image of Hillary Clinton inside a Star of David, next to a pile of cash; told an audience of Jewish donors, 'You want to control your politicians, that’s fine'; and put out a campaign ad that attacked three rich and powerful Jewish figures.

"While a private citizen, he insisted only 'short guys that wear yarmulkes' should count his money and kept a book of Adolf Hitler’s speeches on his bedside table.

He has never apologized for any of this. Nor has he been censured by Congress."

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

What President would allow her to move in? Why?

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

What President would allow her to move in? Why?

I'll rephrase.
How foolish would you feel if Omar became Secretary of State prior to being elected POTUS?

She's not eligible to be President.

 

[georgephillip]

Before you start WHINING about the UN, kindly remember it was a UN Resolution that brought the Jewish state into existence.

The UN of 1938 is not the anti Jewish hotbed of the 2019 UN. Someone should check and see the religious background of Sara Hossain, since she is the one making all these unproven charges.
She is from Bangladesh and the country is overwhelmingly Muslim. It's not proof she is lying.
It's something to strongly consider.

The UN of 1938 is not the anti Jewish hotbed of the 2019 UN. Someone should check and see the religious background of Sara Hossain, since she is the one making all these unproven charges.
She is from Bangladesh and the country is overwhelmingly Muslim. It's not proof she is lying.
It's something to strongly consider.

Are these the charges you're referring to?

U.N. Finds Israel Intentionally Shot Children, Journalists & the Disabled During Gaza Protests | Democracy Now!

"A United Nations inquiry has found Israeli forces may have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by targeting unarmed children, journalists and the disabled in Gaza.

"The report, released by the U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday, looked at Israel’s bloody response to weekly Great March of Return demonstrations, launched by Palestinians in Gaza nearly a year ago, targeting Israel’s heavily militarized separation barrier.

"The report found Israeli forces have killed 183 Palestinians—almost all of them with live ammunition.

"The dead included 35 children. Twenty-three thousand people were injured, including over 6,000 shot by live ammunition.

"We speak with Sara Hossain, a member of the U.N. independent commission that led the Gaza investigation."

 

[georgephillip]

Let us know when Israel throws dissidents in the wood chipper

Shot any kids lately?

Israeli sniper fatally wounds Gaza child

"A 15-year-old boy died hours after being shot during protests Wednesday evening in the Malika area east of Gaza City, the health ministry in the territory announced early Thursday.

"Israeli snipers shot Saif al-Din Imad Nasir Abu Zaid in the head and wounded six others with live bullets, according to Wattan TV...."

"Targeting children

"Israeli forces have killed at least 40 children in the context of the Great March of Return protests along the Gaza-Israel boundary since their launch on 30 March last year.

"About 190 Palestinians have been killed during the protests.

"A United Nations independent commission of inquiry recently published its preliminary report stating that it had collected evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity by Israel which has used lethal military force against unarmed protesters."

Palestinians have no credibility

Palestinians have no credibility

Palestinians have more credibility than those stealing their land and water and murdering their children:

UN investigators call for arrests over Gaza war crimes

"Israeli forces may have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by using lethal military force against unarmed protesters in Gaza, a United Nations independent commission of inquiry has found.

"'Israeli security forces committed serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law,' Santiago Canton, the head of the commission, stated on Thursday.

"'These violations clearly warrant criminal investigation and prosecution,” he added.'

"'Israeli forces] have intentionally shot children, they’ve intentionally shot people with disabilities, they’ve intentionally shot journalists, knowing them to be children, people with disabilities and journalists,' Sara Hossain, one of the other three investigators appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, said.

Before you start WHINING about the UN, kindly remember it was a UN Resolution that brought the Jewish state into existence.
United Nations Resolution 181 | Map & Summary

Palestinians are always starting the trouble, with Israel ending it…

What's Trump starting?

Trump praises Israel as ‘your country’ to American Jews

"WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump told American Jews that his vice president had great affection for 'your country,' insinuating a dual loyalty to Israel.

"'I want to thank Vice President Mike Pence,' Trump said Thursday at one of two White House Hanukkah parties. 'A tremendous supporter — a tremendous supporter of yours. And Karen. And they go there and they love your country. They love your country. And they love this country. That’s a good combination, right?'"

 

[georgephillip]

You have to be a real fool to defend Omar

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

Republicans and Democrats Say Their Criticism of Ilhan Omar Is About Anti-Semitism. They’re Gaslighting You.

"SO LET ME get this straight: The president of the United States has called neo-Nazis 'very fine people'; retweeted neo-Nazis; told an audience of Jewish-Americans that Israel is 'your country'; and indulged in viciously anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

"While running for office, he tweeted an image of Hillary Clinton inside a Star of David, next to a pile of cash; told an audience of Jewish donors, 'You want to control your politicians, that’s fine'; and put out a campaign ad that attacked three rich and powerful Jewish figures.

"While a private citizen, he insisted only 'short guys that wear yarmulkes' should count his money and kept a book of Adolf Hitler’s speeches on his bedside table.

He has never apologized for any of this. Nor has he been censured by Congress."

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

What President would allow her to move in? Why?

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

What President would allow her to move in? Why?

I'll rephrase.
How foolish would you feel if Omar became Secretary of State prior to being elected POTUS?

She's not eligible to be President.

She's not eligible to be President.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

You have to be a real fool to defend Omar

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

Republicans and Democrats Say Their Criticism of Ilhan Omar Is About Anti-Semitism. They’re Gaslighting You.

"SO LET ME get this straight: The president of the United States has called neo-Nazis 'very fine people'; retweeted neo-Nazis; told an audience of Jewish-Americans that Israel is 'your country'; and indulged in viciously anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

"While running for office, he tweeted an image of Hillary Clinton inside a Star of David, next to a pile of cash; told an audience of Jewish donors, 'You want to control your politicians, that’s fine'; and put out a campaign ad that attacked three rich and powerful Jewish figures.

"While a private citizen, he insisted only 'short guys that wear yarmulkes' should count his money and kept a book of Adolf Hitler’s speeches on his bedside table.

He has never apologized for any of this. Nor has he been censured by Congress."

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

What President would allow her to move in? Why?

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

What President would allow her to move in? Why?

I'll rephrase.
How foolish would you feel if Omar became Secretary of State prior to being elected POTUS?

She's not eligible to be President.

She's not eligible to be President.

Trump is going to change the Constitution so a foreign born jihadi can be president?

 

[Eric Arthur Blair]

Are these the charges you're referring to?

U.N. Finds Israel Intentionally Shot Children, Journalists & the Disabled During Gaza Protests | Democracy Now!

"A United Nations inquiry has found Israeli forces may have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by targeting unarmed children, journalists and the disabled in Gaza.

"The report, released by the U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday, looked at Israel’s bloody response to weekly Great March of Return demonstrations, launched by Palestinians in Gaza nearly a year ago, targeting Israel’s heavily militarized separation barrier.

"The report found Israeli forces have killed 183 Palestinians—almost all of them with live ammunition.

"The dead included 35 children. Twenty-three thousand people were injured, including over 6,000 shot by live ammunition.

"We speak with Sara Hossain, a member of the U.N. independent commission that led the Gaza investigation."

Yes. Those are the ones. I don't find reports of events that "may have" happened very convincing. And I question Sara Hossain's impartiality and credibility.

 

[georgephillip]

Imagine how foolish you'll feel when she moves into the White House?

How foolish do you feel for even suggesting such a thing? You have all the credibility of a hollow earth advocate.

How foolish do you feel for even suggesting such a thing? You have all the credibility of a hollow earth advocate

I had forgotten where Omar was born.
We may have to settle for AOC.

AOC steps in it, asks why billionaires like Schultz don’t need to ‘work their way up’ before running for POTUS

 

[litman]

This whole argument is stupid beyond belief. Why can't a person say something about another country. I support Israel but I do not support the government that is now in charge. (may be changing soon as Bibi has been incited) and yet the republicans still say you can't say a word against a horrible government that is now in charge. They have the same problem that we do. Electing a known criminal to the highest office in the land. This tells you just what the republican party is all about. The ones on this board probably don't even know or care to know just how it is Israel that keeps calling for more illegal settlements every time peace talk starts knowing that it will end the talks which is what the criminal Bibi
wants. I also believe that the constitutions says we have the right to say that Israel not behaving as they should if they want our friendship.

 

[Billo_Really]

Everything you need to know about the cult Islam is right here… Written by Mohammed himself.
So you can take your political correctness and shove it up your ass you fucking retard
20 Commandments of Mohammad the founder of Islam
1. Thou shall Rape, Marry, and Divorce Pre-pubescent Girls. Koran 65:4
2. Thou shall have Sex Slaves and Work Slaves. Koran 4:3, 4:24, 5:89, 33:50, 58:3, 70:30
3. Thou shall Beat Sex Slaves, Work Slaves, and Wives. Koran 4:34
4. Thou shall have 4 Muslim male witnesses to prove rape. Koran 24:13
5. Thou shall Kill those who insult Islam or Mohammed. Koran 33:57
6. Thou shall Crucify and Amputate non-Muslims. Koran 8:12, 47:4
7. Thou shall Kill non-Muslims to guarantee receiving 72 virgins in heaven. Koran 9:111
8. Thou shall Kill anyone who leaves Islam. Koran 2:217, 4:89
9. Thou shall Behead non-Muslims. Koran 8:12, 47:4
10. Thou shall Kill AND be Killed for Islamic Allah. Koran 9:5
11. Thou shall Terrorize non-Muslims. Koran 8:12, 8:60
12. Thou shall Steal and Rob from non-Muslims. Koran Chapter 8 (Booty/Spoils of War)
13. Thou shall Lie to Strengthen Islam. Koran 3:28, 16:106
14. Thou shall Fight non-Muslim even if you don't want to. Koran 2:216
15. Thou shall not take non-Muslims as friends. Koran 5:51
16. Thou shall Call non-Muslims Pigs and Apes. Koran 5:60, 7:166, 16:106
17. Thou shall Treat non-Muslims as the vilest creatures deserving no mercy. Koran 98:6
18. Thou shall Treat non-Muslims as sworn enemies. Koran 4:101
19. Thou shall Kill non-Muslims for not converting to Islam. Koran 9:29
20. Thou shall Extort non-Muslims to keep Islam strong. Koran 9:29.

Now tell me all the bad things about Israel.

 

[georgephillip]

Are these the charges you're referring to?

U.N. Finds Israel Intentionally Shot Children, Journalists & the Disabled During Gaza Protests | Democracy Now!

"A United Nations inquiry has found Israeli forces may have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by targeting unarmed children, journalists and the disabled in Gaza.

"The report, released by the U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday, looked at Israel’s bloody response to weekly Great March of Return demonstrations, launched by Palestinians in Gaza nearly a year ago, targeting Israel’s heavily militarized separation barrier.

"The report found Israeli forces have killed 183 Palestinians—almost all of them with live ammunition.

"The dead included 35 children. Twenty-three thousand people were injured, including over 6,000 shot by live ammunition.

"We speak with Sara Hossain, a member of the U.N. independent commission that led the Gaza investigation."

Yes. Those are the ones. I don't find reports of events that "may have" happened very convincing. And I question Sara Hossain's impartiality and credibility.

Yes. Those are the ones. I don't find reports of events that "may have" happened very convincing. And I question Sara Hossain's impartiality and credibility.

Perhaps Hossain is speaking as a lawyer?

Sara Hossain - Wikipedia

"Sara Hossain is a Bangladeshi lawyer who works as a barrister at the bar of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and an honorary executive director of Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST). She was one of the recipients of the 2016 International Women of Courage Award awarded by the United States Secretary of State."

Are you suspicious of how many Palestinians have been injured or killed by the IDF over the past half-year?

Great March of Return: Six months of protests in the Gaza Strip

"Great March of Return: Six months of protests in the Gaza Strip
Mohammed Zaanoun, a photographer and videographer, has been documenting the protests since the first day."

"The Great March of Return protests call for the right of return of Palestinian refugees, a right enshrined in international law, and the end of the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip by Israel and Egypt for over a decade, which has caused suffering to the Palestinians living there."

 

[Billo_Really]

He is responsible for getting Luke Walton fired, Spolstra would have been fired as well had Pat Riley not been in Miami. Glad he is a low life losing Lakers, he and Magic deserve each other.

He got David Blatt, the Cleveland coach fired. Blatt is an Israeli.

 

[Rustic]

Everything you need to know about the cult Islam is right here… Written by Mohammed himself.
So you can take your political correctness and shove it up your ass you fucking retard
20 Commandments of Mohammad the founder of Islam
1. Thou shall Rape, Marry, and Divorce Pre-pubescent Girls. Koran 65:4
2. Thou shall have Sex Slaves and Work Slaves. Koran 4:3, 4:24, 5:89, 33:50, 58:3, 70:30
3. Thou shall Beat Sex Slaves, Work Slaves, and Wives. Koran 4:34
4. Thou shall have 4 Muslim male witnesses to prove rape. Koran 24:13
5. Thou shall Kill those who insult Islam or Mohammed. Koran 33:57
6. Thou shall Crucify and Amputate non-Muslims. Koran 8:12, 47:4
7. Thou shall Kill non-Muslims to guarantee receiving 72 virgins in heaven. Koran 9:111
8. Thou shall Kill anyone who leaves Islam. Koran 2:217, 4:89
9. Thou shall Behead non-Muslims. Koran 8:12, 47:4
10. Thou shall Kill AND be Killed for Islamic Allah. Koran 9:5
11. Thou shall Terrorize non-Muslims. Koran 8:12, 8:60
12. Thou shall Steal and Rob from non-Muslims. Koran Chapter 8 (Booty/Spoils of War)
13. Thou shall Lie to Strengthen Islam. Koran 3:28, 16:106
14. Thou shall Fight non-Muslim even if you don't want to. Koran 2:216
15. Thou shall not take non-Muslims as friends. Koran 5:51
16. Thou shall Call non-Muslims Pigs and Apes. Koran 5:60, 7:166, 16:106
17. Thou shall Treat non-Muslims as the vilest creatures deserving no mercy. Koran 98:6
18. Thou shall Treat non-Muslims as sworn enemies. Koran 4:101
19. Thou shall Kill non-Muslims for not converting to Islam. Koran 9:29
20. Thou shall Extort non-Muslims to keep Islam strong. Koran 9:29.

Now tell me all the bad things about Israel.

No one is a saint, but the Palestinians start the fights and Israel usually ends Them...
Israel is approximately the size of New Jersey, and that’s all they have but yet the Muslims/Palestinians want to push them into the sea… Muslims are the most violent people on the planet.
The Palestinians deserve no quarter

 

[Eric Arthur Blair]

I had forgotten where Omar was born.
We may have to settle for AOC.

AOC steps in it, asks why billionaires like Schultz don’t need to ‘work their way up’ before running for POTUS

First off, I know AOC isn't considered real smart but has she considered the irony of her comment considering her utter lack of any public office whatsoever before landing in the U.S. Congress in 2018 (and I hadn't even considered Omar's birth place as a disqualifying factor for her presidency....her own political sensibilities seemed more than enough for me to know she would never see the inside of the White House except as a visitor).

And more ironic still Ocasio-Cortez demonizing someone like Howard Schultz for being very very rich is the reason he would have to run in a third party if he ever wanted to seriously run for president, thereby siphoning off the votes of moderate democrats (I guess they still exist).
She is absolutely driving the party to the far left and mediocrity... not that I mind.

I guess she can pretend she herself isn't tainted by the stink of money as long as her millionaire sugar daddy, Saikat Chakrabarti, passes her all the money she wants from the shadows.

 

[Billo_Really]

No one is a saint, but the Palestinians start the fights and Israel usually ends Them...
Israel is approximately the size of New Jersey, and that’s all they have but yet the Muslims/Palestinians want to push them into the sea… Muslims are the most violent people on the planet.
The Palestinians deserve no quarter

Palestinian's didn't start the fight; it was Zionists who moved into their area.

 

[Rustic]

No one is a saint, but the Palestinians start the fights and Israel usually ends Them...
Israel is approximately the size of New Jersey, and that’s all they have but yet the Muslims/Palestinians want to push them into the sea… Muslims are the most violent people on the planet.
The Palestinians deserve no quarter

Palestinian's didn't start the fight; it was Zionists who moved into their area.

They have no proof that that’s their area, plus they were pushed out of it they should’ve held onto it

 

[Billo_Really]

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Wow. There are too many to list. Please ignore arguments that all is well in the world when you travel. All is not well in the world, and if we owe anything at all to Congresswoman Omar, it is to thank her for showing the real time attitude of almost the entire Muslim world outside of America.. Sorry for leaving folks, but I'm having a bad day. Take care of yourselves, one and all.

Omar's point is we can't even have a debate on Israel.