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In reply to the discussion: Criticizing Israel does not mean that you are anti-semetic [View all]wellst0nev0ter
(7,509 posts)24. She was under pressure from other dems
And she decided that this is not a hill worth dying on.
In any case, politicians do get campaign contributions from the Israel lobby. This fact is not up for debate. Why Omar is being vilified as an antisemite for that is baffling.
For the record, I think the bipartisan support for Israel is way more complicated than just campaign contributions. But money does play a huge role.
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Then why did she apologize for suggesting support for Israel is "all about the Benjamins"?
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#18
Actually, most of the people falling on their fainting couches have obvious motives
localroger
Feb 2019
#16
So you are saying that it has to be completely specifically about one particular stereotype?
Caliman73
Feb 2019
#42
Yup. Truth is truth, regardless of race, color or creed (or nationality).
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2019
#38