Posted on 11/07/2023 4:38:50 PM PST by Libloather
The House is headed for a showdown vote Wednesday on whether to punish Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan - the only Palestinian American in Congress - for her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war.
A vote to move forward on censuring Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House, advanced Tuesday in a procedural vote. Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia proposed the measure in response to what he called Tlaib’s promotion of antisemitic rhetoric.
“Rep. Tlaib has levied unbelievable falsehoods about our greatest ally, Israel, and the attack on October 7,” McCormick said.
Debate on the censure resolution was emotional and intense. With other Democrats standing by her side, Tlaib defended her stance and accused Republicans of trying to silence differing views about the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.
“I will not be silenced and I will not let you distort my words,” Tlaib said, adding that her criticism of the Jewish state has always been directed toward its government and its leadership under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“It is important to separate people and government,” she said. “The idea that criticizing the government of Israel is antisemitic sets a very dangerous precedent. And it’s been used to silence diverse voices speaking up for human rights across our nation.”
The censure push sets the stage for a dramatic vote on the House floor amid political tensions over the ongoing, deadly Israel-Hamas war. While the majority of both parties have historically stood firmly on the side of Israel, divisions have emerged in the Democratic Party about the American response.
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Ooooh.....attempt.....so scary.
Censure is a Badge of Honor.
Censure the Slaib! Rashida Queen of the Desert Caravans. Deport her ugly mug.
Yep....as they toss their hair and sashay right back to their Congressional office.
>> spit <<
I’m no historian, but I venture to guess that censure was a pretty big deal “back in the day”. When honor and devotion to the country actually meant something. When having a censure on your record could literally mean your reputation was lost. Now I think it’s just another “lol” for the politicals. Sickening.
She further added "It's a lie I want to exterminate all Jews."
Censure, hell. Kick her fat ugly ass out of Congress.
The one proposed for Ihlan Omar saying the Jews control DC from behind the scenes with their Benjamins was shot down and delayed.
The one that passed was wimpy one that could have been on the Mickey Mouse Club: all people should refrain from saying mean, unhappy things about Muslims, Jews and other folks whomever they are and did NOT single out the guilty Omar.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Criticism After Comments About Israel
NPR
Minnesota Congresswoman Omar Ignites Debate On Israel And Anti-Semitism. March 7, 2019
“It’s all about the Benjamins baby,” a reference to $100 bills.
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Making it worse, they insulted President Trump whom they had tried to slander as being a white racist——but had NO evidence.
News article:
The resolution passed Thursday condemns anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities “as hateful expressions of intolerance.”
Some Democrats complained that Omar’s comments had ignited the action after years of President Donald Trump’s racially charged rhetoric led to no similar congressional action.
I thought they had already voted on this
Air drop her into Gaza along with the people that voted for her.
Whether it passes or fails, keep introducing it. It keeps her and her hate front and center of the Democratic Party.
We don't want to silence you; keep spewing your vile hatred so people can see who you really are.
I agree. That’s why this was so important to the Slaib. She’s a hero to her countrymen. In yo face, America!
Pack her a parachute....
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/0290653a-622c-4b88-ab6c-b701186a1cd1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USEdWa_E1JE
What is the worst that could happen to her? I know she is a protected class idiot so probably nothing, but if this is taken seriously and she is held accountable, what could be in store for her?
The last time the democrat party and 22 republicans supported terrorist supporter Rashida Tlaib in congress calling for the death of millions of Jewish people.
https://thelibertydaily.com/democrats-are-chastising-rashida-tlaibs-support-hamas-dont/
good
lets get everyone on record
pro-massacre or not?
pro-genocide or not?
Can’t legislate morality.
Have to win hearts and minds. Things will take care of itself then.
yes
and i think a vote against censure
would helpful to a primary challenger
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