March 6, 2019
House Dems just can’t bring themselves to condemn antisemitism
By Thomas Lifson
If the Democratic Caucus that controls the House of Representatives could be said to have a soul, this would be a battle for it. The new version of the Democratic Party, the one that embraces identity politics – a coalition of aggrieved parties who unite under the doctrine of “intersectionality†– no longer considers Jewish Americans worthy of care, protection, or even consideration. Regarded now as Caucasian oppressors, Jews can be attacked for “dual loyalties†and as craven manipulators using money to buy support from non-Jews – classic attacks used for centuries to justify persecution and even extermination.
Yesterday, a planned vote on a resolution condemning antisemitism – with no mention, much less condemnation of Rep Ilhan Omar for her repeated invocation of antisemitic tropes – was mysteriously cancelled. But a good clue as to what happened can be inferred from the startling change by Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), who only a few days ago was attacking Omar for her “vile antisemitic slur.â€
“I welcome debate in Congress based on the merits of policy, but it’s unacceptable and deeply offensive to call into question the loyalty of fellow American citizens because of their political views, including support for the US-Israel relationship,†said Engel, whose district covers parts of the Bronx and Westchester.
“Her comments were outrageous and deeply hurtful,†added Engel, who is Jewish, “and I ask that she retract them, apologize, and commit to making her case on policy issues without resorting to attacks that have no place in the Foreign Affairs Committee or the House of Representatives.â€
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