Anonymous wrote:Key Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie opposed the bill (HR 867) that would penalize anti-Israel rhetroic or boycotts of Israel with a prison sentence and a fine up to a $1M. Marjorie Taylor Greene opposed the bill arguing it would stifle free speech.
This flies in contrast to Trump's former ambassador to Israel David Friedman who claimed right wing commentator Tucker Carlson and Candace Owen should be arrested for criticism of Israel.
https://wchstv.com/news/nation-world/marjorie-taylor-green-massie-oppose-bill-to-penalize-some-anti-israel-boycotts
Anonymous wrote:This will go in the dictionary as the real-life example of how "a broken clock is right twice a day."
Of course, she just wants to be able to say that the Jews started wildfires without fear of getting punished.
But sure, still, she is right: free speech!
See, Trump lovers: we believe in the Constitution even when MTG is the one talking.
Anonymous wrote:Apparently there was a lot of pushback from constituents of these voting politicians.
As more and more Americans see the atrocities committed by Israel, especially the younger population on platforms such as TikTok, law such as these will be increasingly difficult to pass.
Anonymous wrote:Good news. Guess AIPAC needs to up their spending game. A few hundred thousand per politician doesn't seem to be cutting it as American public opinion of Israel is beginning to wane.
Anonymous wrote:Key Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie opposed the bill (HR 867) that would penalize anti-Israel rhetroic or boycotts of Israel with a prison sentence and a fine up to a $1M. Marjorie Taylor Greene opposed the bill arguing it would stifle free speech.
This flies in contrast to Trump's former ambassador to Israel David Friedman who claimed right wing commentator Tucker Carlson and Candace Owen should be arrested for criticism of Israel.
https://wchstv.com/news/nation-world/marjorie-taylor-green-massie-oppose-bill-to-penalize-some-anti-israel-boycotts