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Trump Calls For Ilhan Omar’s Removal From Congress

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“All of this, and Ilhan Omar tells us how to run America!"​

She has a first amendment right.
Actually, as an elected member of the House of Representiatives, she has the duty to do so as well.
 
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Actually, as an elected member of the House of Representiatives, she has the duty to do so as well.
Right. This isn’t just some random person expressing an opinion. As an elected official she represents the people of her district who’ve entrusted her to represent their interests in Congress. By telling her to keep her mouth shut he is also telling all of the voters in her district to shut up as well.
 
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Right. This isn’t just some random person expressing an opinion. As an elected official she represents the people of her district who’ve entrusted her to represent their interests in Congress. By telling her to keep her mouth shut he is also telling all of the voters in her district to shut up as well.

And this is a problem how?
 
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But you’re okay with Israel’s influence?

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Hello bella. I think it extremely unlikely that Israel would wish any harm to the United States. On the other hand Hamas and Hezbollah...............anyone who thinks they're friendly to the US is blind in the extreme. God Bless :)
 
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Hello bella. I think it extremely unlikely that Israel would wish any harm to the United States. On the other hand Hamas and Hezbollah...............anyone who thinks they're friendly to the US is blind in the extreme. God Bless :)
Have we ever given them any reason to be?
 
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Hello bella. I think it extremely unlikely that Israel would wish any harm to the United States. On the other hand Hamas and Hezbollah...............anyone who thinks they're friendly to the US is blind in the extreme. God Bless :)
Apart from all the times Israel was caught spying on us?
 
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Hello bella. I think it extremely unlikely that Israel would wish any harm to the United States. On the other hand Hamas and Hezbollah...............anyone who thinks they're friendly to the US is blind in the extreme. God Bless :)

Hi lismore, it’s good to see you and I hope you’re well. :)

My comment didn’t hinge on alliances. It’s the fact that a foreign nation funds political candidates to influence our policies. No entity should have that right. Friend or foe.

For example, the largest delegation of US lawmakers (more than 250) just attended an event in Israel.

50 States One Israel is a conference being held in Israel from September 14, 2025 to September 18, 2025 for state legislators from the United States and members of the Israeli government. Hosted by the Israeli Foreign Ministry. US state legislators began receiving invitations to the conference in early May 2021. The conference, including travel, is paid entirely by the Israeli government.

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Omar lived here in Minnesota for a number of years before graduating high school here in 2001. To get legally married you can do so in a civil ceremony or a religious ceremony where the authority presiding is legally authorized to marry a couple. I dug out a story from years ago:

The confusing part in the MPR article is "In 2002, Omar and Hirsi applied for a marriage license but never "finalized the application." In 2008, the couple split "in our faith tradition," according to her statement." Did she first marry in her "faith tradition" with someone not legally authorized to conduct a marriage?
What the heck did I just read?
 
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"Trump Calls For Ilhan Omar’s Removal From Congress"

Though I wish she wasn't elected in the first place...good.
Ilhan Omar, AOC, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib and some others seem to be enemies of America.
They don't seem to like the country they live in and want to form it into a country of their own making.
Though no politician is perfect, I question the common sense of those who voted for these people.
Hopefully they'll wake up and vote them out sooner than later.
I’m starting to see a pattern in the people you don’t like and view as enemies…
 
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And this is a problem how?
I will never understand how some people can profess to love America but then in the same breath talk about how much they despise Americans, democracy, and basic freedoms.

Whackers. Bonkers.
 
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Do tell who you think I don't like?
Well, seems like female, minority, democrats based off that list.
What way do you lean politically?
We have had this discussion. I am a left-leaning moderate. Why? Looking to see if I fit on the enemy list?
 
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Well, seems like female, minority, democrats based off that list.

We have had this discussion. I am a left-leaning moderate. Why? Looking to see if I fit on the enemy list?
Well aren't you defensive, lol.
Chill some. Those you deem I don't like is ONLY politically based for why I don't like them.
I don't care whether they are male/female or what their skin color is
You all sure like to assume a lot with those you disagree with. It might be a good idea to dial that back.
Not liking someone from a political perspective doesn't make them an enemy.
Strongly disagreeing with another politically isn't based off of anything other than that for me.

I don't memorize who I've had "this discussion" with or not, but thanks for answering regardless.
 
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Well aren't you defensive, lol.
Chill some. Those you deem I don't like is ONLY politically based for why I don't like them.
I’m not defensive… I don’t care if you think I’m an enemy or not. Frankly, there’s people’s good opinions I don’t want, so…
I don't care whether they are male/female or what their skin color is

You all sure like to assume a lot with those you disagree with. It might be a good idea to dial that back.
Nah, I’m doing ok. Thanks though.
Not liking someone from a political perspective doesn't make them an enemy.
I agree. However, you’re the one who said they were in the post I replied to, then doubled down at the start of this thread, so I’m going by what you declare. And you made clear those three minority, Democrat women seem to be enemies.
Strongly disagreeing with another politically isn't based off of anything other than that for me.
So your judgment is superficial. Got it.
 
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