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[quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]Some argue, it seems, that there is othing that could be interpreted in her comments as hinting toward antisemitism  when viewed from the perspective of a reasonable listener.  If some Jews think there is a suggestion of antisemitism there, then that ends the debate for me.  But that’s just me. To be fair, I think the Democrats made an unforced error.  Omar is, I think, much more in step with today’s Democratic Party on this issue then the party’s ancient  leaders are.  Hoyer?  Give me a break.  Is he woke?  So I just don’t get the rush to implicitly ondemn her through some really weird resolution.  [/quote]

Oh, anyone can always interpret anything anyway they want. Obviously some Jews are interpreting Omar's remarks in such a way. What I have been trying to say is that Omar said this:

“So for me I want to talk about the political influence in this country that says it is ok for people to push for allegiance to a foreign country.”

The Washington Post reported this:

"Omar suggested last week that Israel’s supporters have an 'allegiance to a foreign country'.

Notice the difference? Omar is obviously discussing the pro-Israel lobby and how it pushes people to support Israel. The example that provoked her is Marco Rubio's anti-BDS bill that allows state and local governments to punish Americans who don't support Israel's interests. For instance, in Texas a school teacher was fired because she refused to sign a pledge not to support BDS.

Omar said nothing about the loyalty of American Jews. To the contrary, earlier in her talk she discussed how she understands the passion her Jewish constituents have for Israel and compared it to her children's passion for Somalia.

If there is any gaslighting going on, it is by the Washington Post which is mischaracterizing Omar's words. 
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An individual is the sum total of their statements. [/quote]

That's fine. But it still does not justify saying that someone said something she didn't say.
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If only she had not used the word allegiance.  But she did.  As I said, she’ll continue, and now she feels protected. Should be interesting [/quote]

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