Muslim Rep. Ilhan Omar let her antisemitic flag fly on Sunday when she tweeted an anti-Jewish stereotype.
It came in response to a tweet Glenn Greenwald, a journalist at The Intercept.
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“GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy threatens punishment for @IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib over their criticisms of Israel. It’s stunning how much time US political leaders spend defending a foreign nation even if it means attacking free speech rights of Americans,” he said.
“Equating @IlhanMN & @RashidaTlaib’s criticism of Israel to Steve King’s long defense of white supremacy is obscene (McCarthy said it’s worse). In the US, we’re allowed to criticize our own government: certainly foreign governments. The GOP House Leader’s priorities are warped,” Greenwald said.
“Sorry, but you’re not going to turn the two first Muslim women to serve in the US Congress into overnight Jew-haters because of their criticisms of Israel. What’s actually anti-Semitic is conflating the Government of Israel with Jews, so those of you doing that should stop,” he said.
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy threatens punishment for @IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib over their criticisms of Israel. It's stunning how much time US political leaders spend defending a foreign nation even if it means attacking free speech rights of Americans https://t.co/It1fGm1b70
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) February 10, 2019
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Equating @IlhanMN & @RashidaTlaib's criticism of Israel to Steve King's long defense of white supremacy is obscene (McCarthy said it's worse). In the US, we're allowed to criticize our own government: certainly foreign governments. The GOP House Leader's priorities are warped.
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) February 10, 2019
Sorry, but you're not going to turn the two first Muslim women to serve in the US Congress into overnight Jew-haters because of their criticisms of Israel. What's actually anti-Semitic is conflating the Government of Israel with Jews, so those of you doing that should stop.
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) February 11, 2019
He did not have to turn Omar into an overnight Jew-hater because she did it herself.
“It’s all about the Benjamins baby,” Rep. Omar said, a reference to Jewish people and money. A typical antisemitic stereotype.
It's all about the Benjamins baby 🎶 https://t.co/KatcXJnZLV
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 10, 2019
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And it was not appreciated by many who let their feelings be known, including The Huffington Post’s Yashar Ali.
Congresswoman, do you not realize what you’re saying here or do you not care? https://t.co/fh8a1OWhhz https://t.co/jcCvQuWXdC
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) February 11, 2019
It's stunning how a garbage fire like you made it to Congress
— Cameron Gray (@Cameron_Gray) February 11, 2019
And people say we should get off Twitter – and miss @JammieWF for the massive score 🏆? pic.twitter.com/FI5BaAOMud
— Ron Coleman (@RonColeman) February 11, 2019
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You are an anti-Semite.
— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) February 11, 2019
Where are the leftist which just earlier today were denouncing Rob Lowe for saying "Commander In Chief?" Is this acceptable?
— TheConservativeSide (@PoliteRightSide) February 11, 2019
This is really disappointing, Congresswoman.
It makes me incredibly proud to see you in Congress. I believe you are a good person. Attempts to silence you are shocking and un-American.
But I’m starting to lose faith given your uses of anti-Semitic tropes. Please do better.
— Michael Simon (@mbsimon) February 11, 2019
@GOPLeader @SpeakerPelosi @TeamPelosi #BlatantDisrepect
Sad to see this is acceptable from a member of Congress. This person does not respect or appreciate our country or values. #TimeToGo— Susan Jackson (@sjacksondirect) February 11, 2019
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