Rep. Ihan Omar receives death threats and is publicly humiliated on a Republican poster placed in the West Virginia House of Delegates crudely identifying her with the attacks on 9/11, yet according to both the Republican and Democratic leadership, she remains the problem.
I have never seen such cowardice and shameless pandering — actually, I take that back; we see it all the time — before the Zionist lobby in our nation’s capitol.
I intend to write one or two posts in the near future about the ways in which political Zionism has weaponized charges of anti-Semitism in order to shut down any and all debate about Israel’s apartheid regime in Palestine.
Rep. Omar is an intelligent, brave soul who is speaking truth to power. And
the power of the Zionist lobby in this country can be ruthless. It does not hesitate to destroy careers, reputations and businesses.
Omar is saying what others know but are afraid to declare, and she is paying the price of genuine leadership.
I pray for Rep. Omar’s safety, as well as that of her children and extended family.
Rather than write more today, I offer a selection of good articles discussing the current situation. Each one is well worth your time.
“As Ilhan Omar Endures Anti-Muslim Racism, Most Lawmakers in Congress Remain Silent, by Elham Khatami at ThinkProgress.
“Israel Lobbies Slam Ilhan Omar Even as They Try to Bankrupt Small Leftist Arkansas Paper Over Israel Boycott,” by Juan Cole at Informed Comment. Please go to the bottom of the piece and watch the 9 minute video of Omar explaining herself at a public meeting. You may also see it here on YouTube.
“The Best Congress AIPAC Can Buy,” by Michael Hager at Foreign Policy Journal.
“AIPAC Doesn’t Contribute Directly to Candidates. Which Pro-Israel Groups Do?” by Raymond Arke at Open Secrets News.
