Rep. Omar: They don't think Muslims, refugees in America can appropriately criticize U.S. policy

[Rhiannon12866]

Rep. Ilhan Omar comments as Republicans continue their apparent revenge on Democrats, this time working to deny her a seat on the Foreign Affairs Committee. "You have to remember the Foreign Affairs Committee is not about rubber stamping whatever the foreign policy of whatever administration is. It's about oversight. It's about critique,” Rep. Omar tells Joy Reid. - The ReidOut - MSNBC - Aired on 02/01/2023.

[Harker]

1. Rep. Omar hardly seems nonplussed to me.

Quite the opposite.

[2naSalit]

2. K&R

[The Magistrate]

3. It Would Be Hard, Mem'Sahib, To Think Of People Better Situated To Do So

I do not always agree with Rep. Omar, but I respect her deeply, and value her presence and voice in our government.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Thank you, Magistrate, and I agree - she has a unique perspective so is a valuable voice

But we know that the current House leadership is comprised of bigots, so they want to shut her down.