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| | Ilhan is a member of the [[Congressional Progressive Caucus]], fierce defender of [[political]] [[Islam]], advocate of [[segregation]] of the sexes, and a co-sponsor of the [[totalitarian]] [[Green New Deal]]. Ilhan is a die hard [[Russia collusion conspiracy theory]] hoaxer and voted against humanitarian aid for children in the border crisis.<ref>https://theminnesotasun.com/2019/06/28/omar-aoc-voted-against-bill-that-would-improve-standards-of-immigrant-detention-centers/</ref> When given the opportunity to condemn [[genocide]] in a House vote on the floor, Ilhan Elmi Omar voted "Present".<ref>https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/10/30/ilhan-omar-votes-present-on-bill-condemning-genocide-releases-statement-after-backlash-845958</ref> During the [[Coummunist Chinese global pandemic]] Omar called for "action" to "nationalize healthcare and the supply chain."<ref>https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1248731280432345088</ref> | | Ilhan is a member of the [[Congressional Progressive Caucus]], fierce defender of [[political]] [[Islam]], advocate of [[segregation]] of the sexes, and a co-sponsor of the [[totalitarian]] [[Green New Deal]]. Ilhan is a die hard [[Russia collusion conspiracy theory]] hoaxer and voted against humanitarian aid for children in the border crisis.<ref>https://theminnesotasun.com/2019/06/28/omar-aoc-voted-against-bill-that-would-improve-standards-of-immigrant-detention-centers/</ref> When given the opportunity to condemn [[genocide]] in a House vote on the floor, Ilhan Elmi Omar voted "Present".<ref>https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/10/30/ilhan-omar-votes-present-on-bill-condemning-genocide-releases-statement-after-backlash-845958</ref> During the [[Coummunist Chinese global pandemic]] Omar called for "action" to "nationalize healthcare and the supply chain."<ref>https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1248731280432345088</ref> |
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| − | Ilhan Omar is ripe with [[Islamic]] [[anti-Semitism]].<ref>[https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-ilhan-omar-overcome-her-prejudice-11562970265 Can Ilhan Omar Overcome Her Prejudice?] | + | Ilhan Omar is ripe with [[Islamic]] [[antisemitism]].<ref>[https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-ilhan-omar-overcome-her-prejudice-11562970265 Can Ilhan Omar Overcome Her Prejudice?] |
| − | ''I was born in Somalia and grew up amid pervasive Muslim anti-Semitism. Hate is hard to unlearn without coming to terms with how you learned it.'' | + | ''I was born in Somalia and grew up amid pervasive Muslim antisemitism. Hate is hard to unlearn without coming to terms with how you learned it.'' |
| | Ayaan Hirsi Ali, WSJ, July 12, 2019. | | Ayaan Hirsi Ali, WSJ, July 12, 2019. |
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| − | <blockquote>Most men (and the odd woman) in power in Muslim-majority countries are autocrats. Even where there are elections, corrupt rulers play an intricate game to stay in power. Their signature move is the promise to “free” the Holy Land—that is, to eliminate the Jewish state. The rulers of Iran are explicit about this goal. Other Muslim leaders may pay lip service to the peace process and the two-state solution, but government anti-Semitism is frequently on display at the United Nations, where Israel is repeatedly compared to apartheid South Africa, accused of genocide and demonized as racist. | + | <blockquote>Most men (and the odd woman) in power in Muslim-majority countries are autocrats. Even where there are elections, corrupt rulers play an intricate game to stay in power. Their signature move is the promise to “free” the Holy Land—that is, to eliminate the Jewish state. The rulers of Iran are explicit about this goal. Other Muslim leaders may pay lip service to the peace process and the two-state solution, but government antisemitism is frequently on display at the United Nations, where Israel is repeatedly compared to apartheid South Africa, accused of genocide and demonized as racist. |
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| − | Media also play their part. There is very little freedom of expression in Muslim-majority countries, and state-owned media churn out anti-Semitic and anti-Israel propaganda daily—as do even media groups that style themselves as critical of Muslim autocracies, such as Al Jazeera and Al-Manar. | + | Media also play their part. There is very little freedom of expression in Muslim-majority countries, and state-owned media churn out antisemitic and anti-Israel propaganda daily—as do even media groups that style themselves as critical of Muslim autocracies, such as Al Jazeera and Al-Manar. |
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| | Then there are the mosques, madrassas and other religious institutions. Schools in general, especially college campuses, have been an Islamist stronghold for generations in Muslim-majority countries. That matters because graduates go on to leadership positions in the professions, media, government and other institutions. | | Then there are the mosques, madrassas and other religious institutions. Schools in general, especially college campuses, have been an Islamist stronghold for generations in Muslim-majority countries. That matters because graduates go on to leadership positions in the professions, media, government and other institutions. |
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| | She is an advocate for Muslim Kashmir, outspoken opponent of [[India]], proponent of radical Islam, enemy of Israel and unofficial ambassador for the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] and its U.S. affiliate the Council on American-Islamic Relations ([[CAIR]]) bigoted [[Islamism|Islamist]]-lobby.<ref name=omar-bio-oct2022/> | | She is an advocate for Muslim Kashmir, outspoken opponent of [[India]], proponent of radical Islam, enemy of Israel and unofficial ambassador for the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] and its U.S. affiliate the Council on American-Islamic Relations ([[CAIR]]) bigoted [[Islamism|Islamist]]-lobby.<ref name=omar-bio-oct2022/> |
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| − | Omar, who was praised by [[Klansman]] [[David Duke]] for spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories,<ref>https://archive.is/lmlKq</ref><ref>Rosenberg, David (February 13, 2019). [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/258991 Ex-Klansman David Duke backs Ilhan Omar in anti-Semitism scandal]. ''Arutz Sheva 7''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Morton, Victor (March 7, 2019). [https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-david-duke-a97b8b2d48c163c5965c2574ccbbe3d3 David Duke praises Rep. Ilhan Omar]. ''Associated Press'' via ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> claims she believes that Americans who participate in Trump rallies are members of the Klan.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/11/people-met-ilhan-omar-called-member-klan/ These Are the People I Met That Ilhan Omar Called Member of the Klan]</ref> | + | Omar, who was praised by [[Klansman]] [[David Duke]] for spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories,<ref>https://archive.is/lmlKq</ref><ref>Rosenberg, David (February 13, 2019). [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/258991 Ex-Klansman David Duke backs Ilhan Omar in anti-Semitism scandal]. ''Arutz Sheva 7''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref><ref>Morton, Victor (March 7, 2019). [https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-david-duke-a97b8b2d48c163c5965c2574ccbbe3d3 David Duke praises Rep. Ilhan Omar]. ''Associated Press'' via ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> claims she believes that Americans who participate in Trump rallies are members of the Klan.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/11/people-met-ilhan-omar-called-member-klan/ These Are the People I Met That Ilhan Omar Called Member of the Klan]</ref> |
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| | Explained:<ref>[https://www.danielpipes.org/comments/288665 Hypocrites Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar (like Linda Sarsour) play the liberal card], DP, Nov 15, 2022.</ref> <i>Hypocrites Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar (like Linda Sarsour) play the liberal card and help in forcing radical left agenda upon Americans - to get votes and establish cosmetic alliances, that's all. | | Explained:<ref>[https://www.danielpipes.org/comments/288665 Hypocrites Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar (like Linda Sarsour) play the liberal card], DP, Nov 15, 2022.</ref> <i>Hypocrites Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar (like Linda Sarsour) play the liberal card and help in forcing radical left agenda upon Americans - to get votes and establish cosmetic alliances, that's all. |
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| | ==2019 revelation of being a Qatari Asset== | | ==2019 revelation of being a Qatari Asset== |
| | Omar has been a '[[Qatar]]i asset,' passing information to Qatar, which was subsequently handed along to the Islamic Republic of [[Iran]].<ref>D. R. Edmunds, [https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/ilhan-omar-working-for-qatar-florida-court-hears-609003 Ilhan Omar denies being 'Qatari asset,' witness confirms Jerusalem Post report], ''JPost'', Nov 28, 2019.</ref> | | Omar has been a '[[Qatar]]i asset,' passing information to Qatar, which was subsequently handed along to the Islamic Republic of [[Iran]].<ref>D. R. Edmunds, [https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/ilhan-omar-working-for-qatar-florida-court-hears-609003 Ilhan Omar denies being 'Qatari asset,' witness confirms Jerusalem Post report], ''JPost'', Nov 28, 2019.</ref> |
| − | ==2019 posting cartoon by known anti-Semite== | + | |
| − | On August 17, 2019, [[Ilhan Omar]] and [[Rashida Tlaib]] posted cartoon by author accused of anti-Semitism previously.<ref name=we-2019>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/tlaib-and-omar-post-cartoon-by-artist-with-history-of-anti-semitic-work Tlaib and Omar post cartoon by artist with history of anti-Semitic work] Mike Brest, Defense Reporter, Washington Examiner, August 18, 2019. | + | ==2019 posting cartoon by known antisemite== |
| | + | On August 17, 2019, [[Ilhan Omar]] and [[Rashida Tlaib]] posted cartoon by author accused of antisemitism previously.<ref name=we-2019>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/tlaib-and-omar-post-cartoon-by-artist-with-history-of-anti-semitic-work Tlaib and Omar post cartoon by artist with history of anti-Semitic work] Mike Brest, Defense Reporter, Washington Examiner, August 18, 2019. |
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| − | Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota posted a cartoon depicting President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu silencing them. The artist of the cartoon has been accused of anti-Semitism in his previous work. | + | Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota posted a cartoon depicting President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu silencing them. The artist of the cartoon has been accused of antisemitism in his previous work. |
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| | The cartoon, drawn by Carlos Latuff, depicts Netanyahu holding his hand over Tlaib's mouth as Trump holds his hand over Omar's. Both of them are shushing the congresswomen at the same time.</blockquote></ref> | | The cartoon, drawn by Carlos Latuff, depicts Netanyahu holding his hand over Tlaib's mouth as Trump holds his hand over Omar's. Both of them are shushing the congresswomen at the same time.</blockquote></ref> |
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| − | That ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib partnered with vicious Anti-Semites to plan their 2019 trip to Israel, should be most important element of the story.<ref>David French, [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/08/ilhan-omar-and-rashida-tlaib-partnered-with-vicious-anti-semites-to-plan-their-trip-to-israel/ Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib Partnered with Vicious Anti-Semites to Plan Their Trip to Israel], NRO, Aug 16, 2019. | + | That Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib partnered with vicious antisemites to plan their 2019 trip to Israel, should be most important element of the story.<ref>David French, [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/08/ilhan-omar-and-rashida-tlaib-partnered-with-vicious-anti-semites-to-plan-their-trip-to-israel/ Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib Partnered with Vicious Anti-Semites to Plan Their Trip to Israel], NRO, Aug 16, 2019. |
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| | ... The most important element of the story is the fact that two American congresswomen shunned a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel to go on an independent trip to Israel sponsored by vicious anti-Semites. Another important element of the story is that, as of today, the mainstream media have whitewashed Omar and Tlaib’s vile associations... | | ... The most important element of the story is the fact that two American congresswomen shunned a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel to go on an independent trip to Israel sponsored by vicious anti-Semites. Another important element of the story is that, as of today, the mainstream media have whitewashed Omar and Tlaib’s vile associations... |
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| | ...Omar is a bigot with a long history of making virulent antisemitic remarks. She has said that when she hears people call Israel a democracy “I almost chuckle,” [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/31/ilhan-omar-i-almost-chuckle-when-people-call-israe/] that “Israel has hypnotized the world” [https://www.timesofisrael.com/rep-ilhan-omar-defends-2012-tweet-accusing-israel-of-hypnotizing-the-world/] and that she prays that Allah will “awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel.” She shared a cartoon [https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/ihan-omar-rashida-tlaib-share-holocaust-contest-prize-winner-cartoon-599006] on social media that was drawn by the second-place winner of Iran’s Holocaust denial cartoon contest. She supports the antisemitic BDS movement, [https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2019-07-17/ilhan-omar-seizes-spotlight-to-push-pro-bds-resolution] which seeks the economic destruction of Israel, and introduced a resolution [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/omar-introduces-resolution-defending-boycotts-of-israel-likens-it-to-boycott-of-nazi-germany-soviet-union] in Congress comparing a boycott of Israel to boycotting Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. She said that U.S. support for Israel is “all about the Benjamins,” [https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/700901834/minnesota-congresswoman-ignites-debate-on-israel-and-anti-semitism] insinuating that Jews buy American influence. And she has said that politicians who support Israel “push for allegiance to a foreign country” [https://www.npr.org/2019/03/04/700163118/democrats-planning-another-public-rebuke-of-rep-ilhan-omar] — accusing Israel supporters in Congress of dual loyalty, a classic antisemitic trope. | | ...Omar is a bigot with a long history of making virulent antisemitic remarks. She has said that when she hears people call Israel a democracy “I almost chuckle,” [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/31/ilhan-omar-i-almost-chuckle-when-people-call-israe/] that “Israel has hypnotized the world” [https://www.timesofisrael.com/rep-ilhan-omar-defends-2012-tweet-accusing-israel-of-hypnotizing-the-world/] and that she prays that Allah will “awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel.” She shared a cartoon [https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/ihan-omar-rashida-tlaib-share-holocaust-contest-prize-winner-cartoon-599006] on social media that was drawn by the second-place winner of Iran’s Holocaust denial cartoon contest. She supports the antisemitic BDS movement, [https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2019-07-17/ilhan-omar-seizes-spotlight-to-push-pro-bds-resolution] which seeks the economic destruction of Israel, and introduced a resolution [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/omar-introduces-resolution-defending-boycotts-of-israel-likens-it-to-boycott-of-nazi-germany-soviet-union] in Congress comparing a boycott of Israel to boycotting Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. She said that U.S. support for Israel is “all about the Benjamins,” [https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/700901834/minnesota-congresswoman-ignites-debate-on-israel-and-anti-semitism] insinuating that Jews buy American influence. And she has said that politicians who support Israel “push for allegiance to a foreign country” [https://www.npr.org/2019/03/04/700163118/democrats-planning-another-public-rebuke-of-rep-ilhan-omar] — accusing Israel supporters in Congress of dual loyalty, a classic antisemitic trope. |
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| | So, her most recent invective was not an isolated comment that needed “clarification.” It was the latest in a long string of antisemitic diatribes that have disgraced the House Democratic caucus. Yet despite this history, not only has Pelosi tolerated Omar’s abhorrent behavior; she also appointed [https://www.timesofisrael.com/bds-backer-ilhan-omar-given-seat-on-powerful-house-foreign-affairs-panel/] Omar to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which helps determine U.S. policy on the Middle East. And this year Pelosi elevated [https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-new-vice-chair-house-foreign-affairs-subcommittee-africa] Omar to serve as vice chair of the subcommittee on Africa. A person who compares America and Israel to the Taliban and Hamas has no business serving on that panel. | | So, her most recent invective was not an isolated comment that needed “clarification.” It was the latest in a long string of antisemitic diatribes that have disgraced the House Democratic caucus. Yet despite this history, not only has Pelosi tolerated Omar’s abhorrent behavior; she also appointed [https://www.timesofisrael.com/bds-backer-ilhan-omar-given-seat-on-powerful-house-foreign-affairs-panel/] Omar to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which helps determine U.S. policy on the Middle East. And this year Pelosi elevated [https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-new-vice-chair-house-foreign-affairs-subcommittee-africa] Omar to serve as vice chair of the subcommittee on Africa. A person who compares America and Israel to the Taliban and Hamas has no business serving on that panel. |
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| − | Ilhan is known for saying and tweeting offensive, inflammatory and provocative remarks.<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2019/01/17/ilhan-omar-tweet-controversy/2603030002/</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (December 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/15/ilhan-omar-trolls-mike-pence-jesus-take-the-wheel/ Ilhan Omar Trolls Mike Pence: ‘Jesus Take the Wheel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 16, 2018.</ref> She allegedly made [[homophobic]] comments directed against colleagues.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrat-ilhan-omar-accused-of-breathtaking-bigotry-after-saying-lindsey-graham-is-compromised.amp</ref><ref>https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/17/rep-ilhan-omar-furthers-homophobic-conspiracy-that-lindsey-grahams-compromised/amp/</ref> In 2012, Ilhan was accused of [[anti-Semitism]] after tweeting that, "Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel."<ref>"[https://www.newsweek.com/ilhan-omar-donald-trump-barack-obama-1359941 Ilhan Omar says Donald Trump is "really not" human, "silly" to compare him to Barack Omar]," ''Newsweek'', March 12, 2019.</ref><ref>https://thefederalist.com/2019/01/18/cnn-not-know-question-ilhan-omars-conspiracy-theories-anti-semitism/</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/269488770066313216</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (January 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/28/zoa-slams-adl-for-accepting-ilhan-omar-non-apology-for-antisemitism/ ZOA Slams ADL for Accepting Ilhan Omar’s Non-Apology for Antisemitic Rhetoric]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 28, 2019.</ref> She denies that the U.S. is a democracy, comparing it to [[Iran]].<ref>Mikelionis, Lukas (January 31, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ilhan-omar-slammed-for-saying-she-chuckles-when-israel-is-called-democracy-comapres-it-to-iran Rep. Ilhan Omar slammed for saying she 'chuckles' when Israel is called a democracy, compares it to Iran]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 4, 2019.</ref> In January 2019, she endorsed the autocratic strongman [[Nicolás Maduro]] and shared a propaganda video from his government.<ref>Adams, Becket (January 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/rep-omar-backs-maduro-regime-shares-state-run-propaganda-on-social-media Rep. Omar backs Maduro regime, shares state-run propaganda on social media]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 26, 2019.</ref> While opposing sanctions on [[Venezuela]], Omar supports those sanctions on Israel.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (January 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/28/ilhan-omar-opposes-sanctions-on-venezuela-but-wants-them-on-israel/ Ilhan Omar Opposes Sanctions on Venezuela — But Wants Them on Israel]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.</ref> Omar voted "present" on a vote recognizing the [[Armenian genocide]], and in her statement explaining why she suggested the genocide may not have happened at all.<ref>Re, Gregg (October 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/llhan-omar-armenian-genocide-bill-congress-acknowledge-other-mass-slaughters Ilhan Omar votes 'present' on bill condemning Armenian genocide]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 30, 2019.</ref> | + | Ilhan is known for saying and tweeting offensive, inflammatory and provocative remarks.<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2019/01/17/ilhan-omar-tweet-controversy/2603030002/</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (December 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/15/ilhan-omar-trolls-mike-pence-jesus-take-the-wheel/ Ilhan Omar Trolls Mike Pence: ‘Jesus Take the Wheel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 16, 2018.</ref> She allegedly made [[homophobic]] comments directed against colleagues.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrat-ilhan-omar-accused-of-breathtaking-bigotry-after-saying-lindsey-graham-is-compromised.amp</ref><ref>https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/17/rep-ilhan-omar-furthers-homophobic-conspiracy-that-lindsey-grahams-compromised/amp/</ref> In 2012, Ilhan was accused of antisemitism after tweeting that, "Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel."<ref>"[https://www.newsweek.com/ilhan-omar-donald-trump-barack-obama-1359941 Ilhan Omar says Donald Trump is "really not" human, "silly" to compare him to Barack Omar]," ''Newsweek'', March 12, 2019.</ref><ref>https://thefederalist.com/2019/01/18/cnn-not-know-question-ilhan-omars-conspiracy-theories-anti-semitism/</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/269488770066313216</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (January 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/28/zoa-slams-adl-for-accepting-ilhan-omar-non-apology-for-antisemitism/ ZOA Slams ADL for Accepting Ilhan Omar’s Non-Apology for Antisemitic Rhetoric]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 28, 2019.</ref> She denies that the U.S. is a democracy, comparing it to [[Iran]].<ref>Mikelionis, Lukas (January 31, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ilhan-omar-slammed-for-saying-she-chuckles-when-israel-is-called-democracy-comapres-it-to-iran Rep. Ilhan Omar slammed for saying she 'chuckles' when Israel is called a democracy, compares it to Iran]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 4, 2019.</ref> In January 2019, she endorsed the autocratic strongman [[Nicolás Maduro]] and shared a propaganda video from his government.<ref>Adams, Becket (January 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/rep-omar-backs-maduro-regime-shares-state-run-propaganda-on-social-media Rep. Omar backs Maduro regime, shares state-run propaganda on social media]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 26, 2019.</ref> While opposing sanctions on [[Venezuela]], Omar supports those sanctions on Israel.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (January 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/01/28/ilhan-omar-opposes-sanctions-on-venezuela-but-wants-them-on-israel/ Ilhan Omar Opposes Sanctions on Venezuela — But Wants Them on Israel]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.</ref> Omar voted "present" on a vote recognizing the [[Armenian genocide]], and in her statement explaining why she suggested the genocide may not have happened at all.<ref>Re, Gregg (October 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/llhan-omar-armenian-genocide-bill-congress-acknowledge-other-mass-slaughters Ilhan Omar votes 'present' on bill condemning Armenian genocide]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 30, 2019.</ref> |
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| − | [[File:Tlaib omar.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Omar and [[Tlaib]] shared on Twitter an anti-Semitic cartoon by a winner of an Iranian [[holocaust denial]] contest.<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/tlaib-and-omar-post-cartoon-by-artist-with-history-of-anti-semitic-work</ref>]] | + | [[File:Tlaib omar.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Omar and [[Tlaib]] shared on Twitter an antisemitic cartoon by a winner of an Iranian [[holocaust denial]] contest.<ref>https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/tlaib-and-omar-post-cartoon-by-artist-with-history-of-anti-semitic-work</ref>]] |
| − | The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives, despite a massive public outcry for an official rebuke of Ilhan's persistent pattern of anti-Semitic statements, refused to issue a public condemnation of her comments. | + | The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives, despite a massive public outcry for an official rebuke of Ilhan's persistent pattern of antisemitic statements, refused to issue a public condemnation of her comments. |
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| − | The [[U.S. State Department]] defines on its website anti-Semitism as: | + | The [[U.S. State Department]] defines on its website antisemitism as: |
| − | {{quotebox-float|Making mendacious, dehumanizing, [[demonizing]], or [[stereotype|stereotypical]] allegations about [[Jew]]s as such or the power of Jews as [[collective]] — such as, especially but not exclusively, the [[myth]] about a world Jewish [[conspiracy]] or of Jews controlling the [[media]], [[economy]], [[government]] or other societal institutions.<ref>https://www.state.gov/s/rga/resources/267538.htm</ref>}} Ilhan asserted that congressional support for [[Israel]] is "All about the Benjamins baby," a reference to the Ben Franklin $100 bill, implying that Congress is controlled by a Jewish lobby. In March 2019, the Democratic-controlled [[House of Representatives]], under [[Speaker Nancy Pelosi]], refused to pass a resolution rebuking Rep. Ilhan Omar for a persistent pattern of anti-Semitic statements.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-passes-resolution-indirectly-calling-out-omars-anti-semitic-comments-without-mentioning-her-name</ref><ref>https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/03/house-democrats-anti-hate-resolution-anti-semitism-islamophobia-ilhan-omar.html</ref> The website stopantisemitism.org named the congresswoman as 2019's anti-Semite of the year, beating out Louis Farrakhan.<ref>https://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Antisemitism/Ilhan-Omar-voted-2019s-antisemite-of-the-year-613308?fbclid=IwAR2LyD3Buemli875pm916qFEx3b6wMJR_CAPNi9QIko0_ElwGdDgzrSPR7k</ref> | + | {{quotebox-float|Making mendacious, dehumanizing, [[demonizing]], or [[stereotype|stereotypical]] allegations about [[Jew]]s as such or the power of Jews as [[collective]] — such as, especially but not exclusively, the [[myth]] about a world Jewish [[conspiracy]] or of Jews controlling the [[media]], [[economy]], [[government]] or other societal institutions.<ref>https://www.state.gov/s/rga/resources/267538.htm</ref>}} Ilhan asserted that congressional support for [[Israel]] is "All about the Benjamins baby," a reference to the Ben Franklin $100 bill, implying that Congress is controlled by a Jewish lobby. In March 2019, the Democratic-controlled [[House of Representatives]], under [[Speaker Nancy Pelosi]], refused to pass a resolution rebuking Rep. Ilhan Omar for a persistent pattern of antisemitic statements.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-passes-resolution-indirectly-calling-out-omars-anti-semitic-comments-without-mentioning-her-name</ref><ref>https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/03/house-democrats-anti-hate-resolution-anti-semitism-islamophobia-ilhan-omar.html</ref> The website stopantisemitism.org named the congresswoman as 2019's antisemite of the year, beating out Louis Farrakhan.<ref>https://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Antisemitism/Ilhan-Omar-voted-2019s-antisemite-of-the-year-613308?fbclid=IwAR2LyD3Buemli875pm916qFEx3b6wMJR_CAPNi9QIko0_ElwGdDgzrSPR7k</ref> |
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| | In 2019, Omar mourned the death of murderous Muslim Brotherhood tyrant, Mohammed Morsi who called Jews "apes and pigs."<ref>[http://www.frontpagemag.com/point/274055/rep-ilhan-omar-mourns-muslim-brotherhood-tyrant-daniel-greenfield Rep. Ilhan Omar Mourns Muslim Brotherhood Tyrant Who Called Jews "Apes and Pigs"], by Daniel Greenfield. June 18, 2019. | | In 2019, Omar mourned the death of murderous Muslim Brotherhood tyrant, Mohammed Morsi who called Jews "apes and pigs."<ref>[http://www.frontpagemag.com/point/274055/rep-ilhan-omar-mourns-muslim-brotherhood-tyrant-daniel-greenfield Rep. Ilhan Omar Mourns Muslim Brotherhood Tyrant Who Called Jews "Apes and Pigs"], by Daniel Greenfield. June 18, 2019. |
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| − | Omar, who has been accused of making anti-Semitic remarks, expressed grief and outrage over the death of a terror group figure who had made numerous anti-Semitic statements, including urging his followers to "nurse our children and our grandchildren on hatred for them" and describing Jews as “the descendants of apes and pigs”. | + | Omar, who has been accused of making antisemitic remarks, expressed grief and outrage over the death of a terror group figure who had made numerous antisemitic statements, including urging his followers to "nurse our children and our grandchildren on hatred for them" and describing Jews as “the descendants of apes and pigs”. |
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| | Without acknowledging Morsi’s role in the murder of countless Egyptians, especially Christians, Omar wailed, “None of this makes sense! We must call for an independent inquiry into the circumstances of President Morsi’s death, his hastened burial and detention conditions. Ala ya rahma.” | | Without acknowledging Morsi’s role in the murder of countless Egyptians, especially Christians, Omar wailed, “None of this makes sense! We must call for an independent inquiry into the circumstances of President Morsi’s death, his hastened burial and detention conditions. Ala ya rahma.” |
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| − | But it’s only fitting that an anti-Semitic Islamist would view Morsi as a hero.</blockquote></ref> | + | But it’s only fitting that an antisemitic Islamist would view Morsi as a hero.</blockquote></ref> |
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| | Ilhan is the darling of [[leftist]] media honored with the cover of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine.<ref>https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/ilhan-omar-congress-interview-797220/</ref> Ilhan asserted that congressional support for [[Israel]] is "All about the Benjamins baby," a reference to the Ben Franklin $100 bill, implying members of congress are paid off by [[AIPAC]]. Ilham refused to condemn [[terrorist]] attacks by the [[fascist]] [[Antifa]] group on [[ICE]] facilities,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwL-TCkA5n4</ref> and has promoted the [[Liberal bigotry|bigoted]] and divisive claim that all Trump supporters are "[[racist]]."<ref>Morton, Victor (July 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/14/ilhan-omar-retweets-trump-supporters-are-racists-d/ Ilhan Omar retweets article branding all Trump supporters as racists]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.</ref> | | Ilhan is the darling of [[leftist]] media honored with the cover of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine.<ref>https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/ilhan-omar-congress-interview-797220/</ref> Ilhan asserted that congressional support for [[Israel]] is "All about the Benjamins baby," a reference to the Ben Franklin $100 bill, implying members of congress are paid off by [[AIPAC]]. Ilham refused to condemn [[terrorist]] attacks by the [[fascist]] [[Antifa]] group on [[ICE]] facilities,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwL-TCkA5n4</ref> and has promoted the [[Liberal bigotry|bigoted]] and divisive claim that all Trump supporters are "[[racist]]."<ref>Morton, Victor (July 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/14/ilhan-omar-retweets-trump-supporters-are-racists-d/ Ilhan Omar retweets article branding all Trump supporters as racists]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.</ref> |
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| | ===Anti-Christian bigotry=== | | ===Anti-Christian bigotry=== |
| − | On April 16, 2022 (on which [[Holy Saturday]] fell this year), Omar made bigoted and hateful anti-Christian comments in a Twitter post against a group of people singing Christian Gospel music aboard an airplane in a video she included with the tweet.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/holy-saturday-america-hating-immigrant-ilhan-omar-criticizes-christians-singing-plane/ On Holy Saturday America-Hating Immigrant Ilhan Omar Criticizes Christians Singing on Plane] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> Condemnation against Omar on Twitter for her bigotry was swift and massive<ref>[https://www.dailywire.com/news/ilhan-omar-slammed-over-tweet-about-christians-singing-on-plane-shut-up-and-stop-being-a-bigot Ilhan Omar Slammed Over Tweet About Christians Singing On Plane: ‘Shut Up And Stop Being A Bigot’], Daily Wire, Apr 17, 2022.</ref> with several Republican politicians (including Colorado congresswoman [[Lauren Boebert]]) and conservative pundits among the critics of her anti-Christian, anti-Semitic and anti-American rhetoric.<ref>[https://welovetrump.com/2022/04/18/ilhan-omar-mocked-for-her-hateful-response-to-a-video-of-christians-singing-gospel-music-on-a-plane/ Ilhan Omar Mocked for Her Hateful Response to a Video of Christians Singing Gospel Music on a Plane]</ref> In response to the criticism, Omar resorted to her previous tactics, she lashed out on Twitter by calling Boebert and her other critics "religious bigots" while ignoring her own history of anti-Christian and anti-Semitic bigotry;<ref>[https://welovetrump.com/2022/04/19/omar-doubles-down-on-criticism-of-christians-slams-religious-bigots-like-boebert/ Omar Doubles Down on Criticism of Christians, Slams ‘Religious Bigots’ Like Boebert]</ref> while liberals chimed in to mindlessly support Omar and her bigotry and fawn all over her, some respondents continued criticizing Omar for her further hateful attacks against Christians. | + | On April 16, 2022 (on which [[Holy Saturday]] fell this year), Omar made bigoted and hateful anti-Christian comments in a Twitter post against a group of people singing Christian Gospel music aboard an airplane in a video she included with the tweet.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/04/holy-saturday-america-hating-immigrant-ilhan-omar-criticizes-christians-singing-plane/ On Holy Saturday America-Hating Immigrant Ilhan Omar Criticizes Christians Singing on Plane] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> Condemnation against Omar on Twitter for her bigotry was swift and massive<ref>[https://www.dailywire.com/news/ilhan-omar-slammed-over-tweet-about-christians-singing-on-plane-shut-up-and-stop-being-a-bigot Ilhan Omar Slammed Over Tweet About Christians Singing On Plane: ‘Shut Up And Stop Being A Bigot’], Daily Wire, Apr 17, 2022.</ref> with several Republican politicians (including Colorado congresswoman [[Lauren Boebert]]) and conservative pundits among the critics of her anti-Christian, antisemitic and anti-American rhetoric.<ref>[https://welovetrump.com/2022/04/18/ilhan-omar-mocked-for-her-hateful-response-to-a-video-of-christians-singing-gospel-music-on-a-plane/ Ilhan Omar Mocked for Her Hateful Response to a Video of Christians Singing Gospel Music on a Plane]</ref> In response to the criticism, Omar resorted to her previous tactics, she lashed out on Twitter by calling Boebert and her other critics "religious bigots" while ignoring her own history of anti-Christian and antisemitic bigotry;<ref>[https://welovetrump.com/2022/04/19/omar-doubles-down-on-criticism-of-christians-slams-religious-bigots-like-boebert/ Omar Doubles Down on Criticism of Christians, Slams ‘Religious Bigots’ Like Boebert]</ref> while liberals chimed in to mindlessly support Omar and her bigotry and fawn all over her, some respondents continued criticizing Omar for her further hateful attacks against Christians. |
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| | ===Anti-Indian activities=== | | ===Anti-Indian activities=== |
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| | *[[Ayanna Pressley]] | | *[[Ayanna Pressley]] |
| | *[[Bigotry]] | | *[[Bigotry]] |
| − | *[[Left-wing Anti-Semitism]] | + | *[[Left-wing antisemitism]] |
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| | ==References== | | ==References== |
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| | [[Category:United States Representatives]] | | [[Category:United States Representatives]] |
| | [[Category:Democrats]] | | [[Category:Democrats]] |
| − | [[Category:Anti-Semitism]] | + | [[Category:Antisemitism]] |
| | [[Category:Anti-Zionism]] | | [[Category:Anti-Zionism]] |
| | [[Category:Anti-Christianity]] | | [[Category:Anti-Christianity]] |
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| | [[Category:Activists]] | | [[Category:Activists]] |
| | [[Category:Bigotry]] | | [[Category:Bigotry]] |
| − | [[Category:Blame America Crowd]][[Category:Anti-American]] | + | [[Category:Blame America Crowd]] |
| − | [[Category:Conspiracy Theorists]][[Category:Holocaust Denial]] | + | [[Category:Anti-American]] |
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| | [[Category:117th United States Congress]] | | [[Category:117th United States Congress]] |
| | [[Category:Anti-establishment]] | | [[Category:Anti-establishment]] |
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| | [[Category:Worst Liberal Politicians]] | | [[Category:Worst Liberal Politicians]] |
| | [[Category:Racism in the Democrat Party]] | | [[Category:Racism in the Democrat Party]] |
| − | [[Category:Anti-Semitism in the Democrat Party]] | + | [[Category:Antisemitism in the Democratic Party]] |
| | [[Category:Tricksters]] | | [[Category:Tricksters]] |