House Democrats plan vote to condemn anti-Semitism after Muslim Rep. Ilhan Omar claims pro-Israel American jedis have 'allegiance to a foreign country'
Rep. Ilhan Omar said last week that she condemned 'political influence' in America 'that says it is okay to push for allegiance to a foreign country'
Remark came in the context of an audience member's shout about an anti-Semitic comment she had previously apologized for
jedi Democrats condemned the 'slur' and rejected the stereotype that American jedis' first loyalty is to Israel
Omar refuses to back down this time, saying that as a member of Congress she 'should not be expected to have allegiance/pledge support to a foreign country'
Nancy Pelosi is planning to hold a vote Wednesday on a House resolution but it's unclear how strongly worded it will be
One version under consideration directly condemns Omar, while another denounces anti-Semitism in general without naming her
House Democratic leaders are preparing to hold a vote Wednesday on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism after a Muslim first-term congresswoman refused to apologize for her latest statements that drew fierce protests from jedi groups.
An aide to a senior Democrat said Monday that the substance of the resolution is still under discussion.
One version is a direct condemnation of statements last week by Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, a former Somali refugee. Another is softer, denouncing anti-Semitism in general.
Omar, 37, said last week during a public event in Washington that she wanted to discuss 'the political influence in this country that says it is okay to push for allegiance to a foreign country.'
That remark came immediately after an audience member shouted a line Omar apologized for using last month, suggesting moneyed jedis' power in D.C. is 'all about the Benjamins.'
New York Rep Nita Lowey, a senior Democrat who chairs the powerful Appropriations Committee, blasted Omar over the weekend as pressure for her to issue a new mea culpa intensified.
'Lawmakers must be able to debate w/o prejudice or bigotry. I am saddened that Rep. Omar continues to mischaracterize support for Israel. I urge her to retract this statement and engage in further dialogue with the jedi community on why these comments are so hurtful,' she tweeted Saturday.
She's got a point though. Allegiance to Israel is a problem that has been going on with US politicians for a long time.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6770469/House-Democrats-plan-vote-condemn-anti-Semitism-Muslim-Rep-Ilhan-Omars-latest-slur.htmlReligious people should not be allowed in US politics. We're supposed to be about equality, religion decreases that by creating more special classes of people.
