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Posted on 10/12/2009 7:39:05 AM PDT by Crush
House ethics officials have called for disclosure of costs associated with Minnesota Democrat Rep. Keith Ellison's religious pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia last year. Originally, Ellison – who is the United States' first Muslim congressman – opted not to announce the cost of the trip, which had a price tag of $13,350. More disturbing than Ellison's lack of transparency is the fact that The Star-Tribune (Minn.) said the Muslim American Society of Minnesota (MAS) paid the $13,350 bill for Ellison’s two-week visit to Mecca.
Americans have great cause for concern. The Chicago Tribune said the MAS, despite calling itself an "independent group," reportedly has roots in the Muslim Brotherhood – the world's most influential Islamic fundamentalist group. The Brotherhood's own documents state that their aim is to destroy not only the U.S., but Western civilization. The Investigative Project on Terrorism published a memo of intent:
“The [Muslim Brotherhood] must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand Jihad in eliminating and destroying the Western civilization from within and 'sabotaging' its miserable house by their hands and the hands of the believers so that it is eliminated and God’s religion is made victorious over all other religions.”According to the Council on Foreign Relations, The Muslim Brotherhood gave birth to the Palestinian chapter of the Brotherhood, the terrorist group HAMAS – definitely the kind of folks our congressmen should not be taking money from if an agenda includes official business.
(Excerpt) Read more at theusreport.com ...
Is the Somali community responsible for election of this guy?
Next time he should invite Obama.....
LOL. In a sane world, O would be on the no-fly list due to his close association with Ayers.
“Originally, Ellison – who is the United States’ first Muslim congressman – opted not to announce the cost of the trip”
Seems like there are quite a few congresspersons who are “opting to not announce” the cost of their business dealings, personal ventures, etc.
Indianapolis is represented by Andre’ Carson, the Radical Muslim son of former Congresswoman Julia Carson.
And local media has NEVER even mentioned the muslim part.
Utterly amazing....
WOW
Pilgrimages are costly now-a-days..
In the old days a guy coulde go for very little...
Cook a meal over a campfire-——Free
Water from a stream or river——Free
Sleep out under the stars-———Free
Travel with Ellison——————Pricy
Isn't there a limit of the size of gifts to a congressman?
Our 18 to 40 year old fellow American citizens better wake up to what’s happening to their country.
Isn’t there some ethics regulation about members of Congress accepting large gifts?
YES, there is a limit to gifts to Congress critters...”IF” they get caught, probably.
The Muslim bit isn’t what concerns me. It’s the radical part. Can you imagine a “radical” Christian conservative (whatever that is) being elected to Congress? That would not fly. So why does the media pretend that the only problem with Ellison’s trip is that he didn’t disclose it properly?
Muslim Brotherhood?
Makes me think of Obama and his “christian” faith
And then After 20 years , dumps them and chooses a new church to go undercover and hide in. Thats the Pres of the US of A!!!!
Using the words ethics and Democrat in the same sentence is nonsense.
I guess it all depends on your party affiliation.
Obama has close connections to the Muslim Brotherhood which is funded by the Saudis. I guess that raised no concern.
Wonder what the liquor bill came to?
“Isn’t there some ethics regulation about members of Congress accepting large gifts?”
Like all laws and regulations, “ethics regulation[s] about members of congress” don’t apply to members of congress.
He seems to have admitted how much he got. Maybe it's just me but it seems a bad idea for any congressman to be taking what amounts to a bribe from a terrorist organization...but I realize that democrats and conservatives have different values on accepting bribes.
Speaking of which...Had he chosen a church? Remember it was a big deal that he needed to choose one in Washington?
What ever happend with that? Anyone heard?
Do they do this for all muslims? If not, we have an illegal gift here.
Even though I like Barb Davis-White, I know she has a snowball’s chance against Ellison next year. If only the voters of the 5th district knew how good this woman was.
This takes a LOT longer than choosing a puppy or choosing whether to send more troops to Af-stan.
Is the Somali community responsible for election of this guy?”
Yes.
I think it’s incongruous for a Muslim to be a Liberal.
When Muslims are in power, all the Liberal cherished dogmas become capital offenses: abortion, homosexuality, free love, feminism, ...
In a weird way, I’d enjoy hearing all the liberals squeal if they ever had to live under Shari’ia laws.
You mean someone who "radically" loves his fellow man, even those who are his enemy? I don't think this can be compared to those who "radically" want to behead all those who do not bow before the moon god.
Not if the Congressman is a Democrat. Only Republicans get investigated.
Article III Section 3 of the US Constitution states: “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.”
That said, can anyone explain how the Muslim Brotherhood, WITH ITS STATED AIMS, is not eliminated? The KKK is denounced as racist, while Muslim Brotherhood enjoys tax exemption!
Beam me up Scotty, there is no intelligent life here.
The MN 5th. district voted 600% for Franken.
Full speed ahead.
Take out the trash.
All Mooslimbs can lie and do anything they have to do to get the results they desire.
Yep, that will be one big consolation.
An ethical Democrat IS a prime example of an oxymoron. Who is running against Ellison? Could be a slam duck,
Ethics for house dims? LOL LOL LOL
Mr. Scaredy Cat did manage to hold some "private" sessions to groups for which the "healthcare bills would most affect." Huh, we the people will be the "most affected" yet he can't bother with us, his voters, he only approached medical groups, the Chamber of Commerce, where he did get some heckling, and donor fundraisers.
He now claims to have 7 million in campaign funds for the 2010 election.
Why, this is KS, what in the world does the guy need 7 million for? Certainly not for various ads in our local newspaper, which always runs stories positive to him and no matter who his opponent is, endorses him and the TVs channels follow suit.
Yes, he also opts out of giving any details on anything, especially his various expenditures - "on our behalf," naturally.
Can anyone say that we do not need profiling of all of the mosques in the USA? We need to make sure that 5th columns are not allowed to exist because Obama is so PC, he wants all to be accepted. Nonsense. Make sure we are not hit domestically and internally. Enough of this PC stuff. Ellison will not be indicted like Charlie Rangel and Murtha were not. These guys are liberal protected PC people.
The report made a point of saying that President 0bama has not yet chosen a church, but had attended several churches, this among them.
I don't think he is comfortable with main-stream Christianity, but what do I know;-)
I knew of a Jew and a homosexual that voted for that guy. If only they knew what he was really like.
I wonder if the crucifixes spin when he enters?
I can’t know what is in his heart, but his mind indicates he thinks the State is the Savior.
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