By E.J. Dionne Jr. E.J. Dionne Jr. Columnist covering national politics Email Bio Follow Columnist March 10 at 6:44 PM The polling is imperfect, but it’s fair to say that more than 70 percent of American Jews and Muslims vote Democratic.
And you can’t help but cheer the fact that Jews and Muslims across the country have stood in solidarity when local institutions of either group have been defaced or attacked.This is why the dangerously careless use of language by Rep. Ilhan Omar about Jews and Israel — she spoke of people who “push for allegiance to a foreign country” — has been cause for both heartbreak and anger.
Partly because of this history, but also in common with almost all liberals and social democrats of a certain age, I have always — and will always — support the existence of Israel as a democratic Jewish state. When I covered the war in Lebanon in the 1980s, a Palestinian friend underscored for me the cost of being stateless. All he wanted, he would say, was the legitimacy that citizenship and a passport confer. It did not seem too much to ask.
The Zionist mafia think they are very smart to portray the Jewish people as victims and use them to advance their agenda and to get immunity for their corrupt actions, but they don’t even care about what the Jewish people think
Yet she still in the news‼️🇺🇸
She needs to go
The world is laughing at the blind obedience to a foreign nation by the most powerful state on the planet. Many innocent Americans have died in service to another master, they’re deaf, dumb and blind to simple truth.
I think these its impossible to speak your mind without some minority yelling some sort of phobia...and yes white people are minority too.... Everyone is
You got it wrong.
BS !
All Nations and people are subject to criticism
She's not for our country and never was
I’m sorry what?
Must stupid trumb learn that
Omar’s statements criticizing Israel were not anti-Semitism-It was a statement of fact. Both countries policies/actions have been draconian. That said, everyone knows (but don’t dare say it) that it is about the all mighty dollar. But that’s just my opinion!
ImMay Ilhan Omar learn this lesson? Why are you focusing on her? What about the numerous Islamopobia hateful statements made by Republicans including the President ...have they learned their lessons..?
Probably not possible. Her bigotry is too blatant . No one would believe her .
Condemning foreign money influence on our government is only wrong when it’s Israel. There. Fixed your headline.
Again...(sigh): IT IS NOT ANTI-SEMITISM TO QUESTION THE ACTIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL
I wonder if Omar and Ocasio-Cortez go home, look in the mirror and tell themselves to shut up?
OMAR IS A VIOLENT, RADICAL MUSLIM TERRORIST,,,,,,,
Nonsense. She said what she said to tell you and this who don't know that.
Never understood the fight to prove who’s more bigoted, sexist, or racist. Every group has members that hold those beliefs against another group. Labeling an entire group based on the action of few? Seems counterproductive. Unless of course, power is more important than equality.
Yet islamophobes get a pass
STUPID MEDIA
May WP learn this lesson.
Palestians are Semitic. She was speaking out AIPAC deciding US foreign policies in the Middle East.
She’ll learn it when she resigns from congress...
She knew exactly what she was saying
It’s Very easy to judge this girl,imagine,just imagine,if everyone speaks their mind.....prejudice is a poison,...unfortunately,so common in our country.
Except simply stating facts about unfair lobbying doesn't qualify as anti-semitism
Stop
I'm not sure she understands.
Why are you even bringing up islamophobia when an actual person practicing Islam is degrading jews? Once again this is why we don’t trust msm. If a Trump supporter was being hateful you wouldn’t bring up how people are hateful to them and how it’s a learning moment.
It's not anti-Semitism or Islamophobia to criticize the extremists in either ideology. Every in-group has fringe, crazy people that can't see past their tribe.
Just need to check WP background.
It’s anti-Semitic to rally against murder and human rights abuses.
Omar won’t learn any lessen, she’s been reprimanded and continues to do things over and over. She needs to be put out of our house. She’s a hater and a racist.
Typical woman-hating WaPo Refuses to condemn ACTUAL Islamophobia AND anti-Semitism by GOP but instead attacks a black Muslim woman who called out a foreign country's influence on our politics JeffBezos - fix your f*cking paper, it's broken
WaPo. You are turning into Fox with all your OpEds.
Gee maybe Trump needs to learn the same lesson...who’s putting toddlers in cages
Muslim radicals like Omar have no business in American government.
She obviously understands it better than anyone at the Washington Post.
So is Anti-Catholic.
Are we done? All these people get it out of their system since apparently you had to publish every single fucking one?
Opinion: this article sucks probably idk I didn’t read it
It was not anti-Semitism. At all. At anytime. And yes, both are wrong. She knows that 🙄
Her religion is anti-Semitic
Cut the Bullshit, the Washington Post should know better! Don't start becoming Fake News!
She will not. Look at her background and you will know for sure.
Thought control is a far worse crime.
When will Republicans learn this lesson?
She is a racist/bigot and you will never change her mind. Aloha Snack Bar she will never win an other election
A foreign state with incredible influence over the US government. Influence that has put Americans at war from where many didn’t come home, and those who did suffer to this day. That’s the crux of the argument. If you’re an American, your allegiance should be to America. Period.
Maybe the Republicans and FoxNews should learn that lesson.
She Has Did Nothing Wrong...
Deploring actions of a nation state doesn’t categorically disparage the people of that country The treatment of people at the US/Mexico border is a crime against humanity. This Fact has been called out by many, including members of Congress without being considered anti-American
WP. Get this through your head: 👏🏼 Criticizing 👏🏼 Isreal 👏🏼 Is 👏🏼 Not 👏🏼 Anti-Semitism 👏🏼
Women should fear Sharia Law in the West.
Why do the Democrats hate the Jews?
May learn the lesson as well.
Who pays IlhanMN to be pro-terrorist?
You are absolutely correct but she did not indulge in Antisemitism
May Ms. Pirro learn this lesson.
I. like many Americans, see Islam based on hate, thus untrustworthy. We tolerate them in US because of freedom of speech/religion. We don't want to be like them, destroying, like Inquisition did. But we don't necessarily want to be around them-unsafe.
I would say that both phobia sides have to learn this.
Complete nonsens. As a result of antiSemitism millions of Jews were slaughtered. As a result of antiSemitism millions of Jewsnwere forced to leave Arab countries after 1984. Muslims have never had such experiences unless caused by other Muslims. Sunni v. Shia, Afghanistan, ISI
Did... did they read the title before publishing it? Assuming that a Muslim’s statements about Israeli lobbying efforts are automatically antisemitic because she is a Muslim is Islamophobic.
She is very well aware about her speech but hypocrite s twist the meanings!
It is SO DAMN TIRESOME that the Washington Post hasn't learned this YET: CRITICISM OF ISRAEL IS NOT ANTI-SEMITIC!!! CRITICISM OF FOREIGN MONEY FUNNELED THROUGH PACS IS NOT ANTI-SEMITIC!!!
Your news paper isn’t fit for my puppy.
Enough already leave the lady alone holy shit
So tired of this story are government should only work for us I know I’m not voting for Congress to work for other country I mean isn’t the what tRUMPS says America first
Hey WaPo, this was never about 'Islamophobia'. Unless you are engaging in the fiction that Omar is a victim in all this.
This obsession with Omar is becoming absurd.
WAPOOP!!💩💩💩
Nah she will not learn her lesson
Wonder how much longer she will be smelling the fresh air instead of pushing up daisies
Liked her but her and AOC showing they r nothing more than provocateurs
But one exists and one is fake, used to spot any free speech.
How about Infidelophobia?
May the Washington Post learn that criticizing the Israeli government is not the same as anti-semitism.
That's Her Point🤔🤔🤔🤔
Anti-Catholism? Anti-BuddismAnti-Atheism? And so on.......Omar comments was not Anti-semitic. When would establishment media like learn?
So is equating criticism for Israel anti-Semitic but, there you are doubling down
Ilhan Omar does not belong in a congressional seat. She does not care about or represent the voice of the people of Minnesota. She has committed Civil Rights violations and should be charged with such.
Islamophobia is reality Anti -semitism is an assumption
How can racism and criticism of religion be equally wrong?
Last I checked it wasn't Jews flying planes into buildings in NYC and DC, so spare me the fake islamophobia BS.
She lnows the lesson. She has chosen to ignore it because it doesn't fir with her muslim rhetoric.
The predispositions to intolerance should be pursued constantly, at the moment they are all easily recognizable, letting certain phenomena arise in necessity of a political nature is disconcerting, the amount of work produced is high so that some injustices are repeated.
GO FOR IT IHAN OMAR DO NOT BE AFRAID GOD WITH YOU BECAUSE TRUE NO BODY LIKE JEWS
I don't think she cares. just another dem traitor.
May we all learn this lesson, kiddo. And get back to work.
Israel is influencing policy to benefit them, that is not anti Semitic
We are all God's Chosen People! Stop pushing that separatists bull shit and singling out people for EVIL agenda.
Only Omar? What about all the white guys amplifying anti-Semites screaming Jews will not replace us? Or the teenagers giving a Hitler salute?
You're trying to create a problem with the Democratic Party that's not there so Trump gets reelected.
How many articles are you going to publish in a single day about this topic and not acknowledge that you have an agenda? Stop it Wapo ✋ 🛑
Words matter💕Stop feeding the GOP💕Let the warrior with EXPERIENCE- LEAD the PURGE of our WH💕Ms Pelosi can walk, chew gum and as we've seen CLAP all at the same time💕
SEMITE: Member of any of the peoples speaking a Semite language including in particular Jews and Arabs. ANTI-SEMITISM: Prejudice against Jews. ISLAMOPHOBIA: Fear of people who practice Islam. COMPLICATED for Omar to say anything when even English language is stacked against her.
I Hope The White Nationalist Washington Post Also Learns That White Nationalism Is Bad Too.
Do you think Trump has?
It's not anti-Semitism. It's anti-Zionist fks!
Well MSM like WaPo are making sure of it with the endless echo chamber of misrepresenting what Ms Omar says because telling the truth doesn’t generate attention like the soap opera does.
But nothing wrong with speaking out about repressive governments, including Israel’s, & their lobbyists. That is not anti-Semitism.
The fear instilled in people to even call out Islam, and it’s followers, for its wrongs should make one think a little harder about why antisemitism is so easily overlooked.
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Except what she said wasn’t anti semetic. She dies, however need to keep her big damn mouth shut.
shes not anti sematic...she told truth
Opposing the policies of the state of Israel is not hating Jews. No one, no country on the planet is above correction when they are wrong. People who love Israel, Jews and others, do not endorse policies they believe are unjust. This cannot be conflated with anti-Semitism.
Y'know, between this and the gushing 'Ten Faces of Trump' article, you fellows are batting a nice plump zero today. What is it: Take a Fox to Work Week?
She doesn’t want to pledge allegiance to a country that has dubious relations with its Palestinian citizens. That’s not anti Semitic it’s a a right of every American.
Miriam2626 One of the shilliest things to read this week, gee it's almost like you barely tried. Yellow journalism is really on the rise.
But Islamophobia is a reaction to Islam's concept of dominance over everyone without exception whereas anti-semitism is only hatred of Jews.
OK, so criticisms of Isreal, as a Jewish State is anti-semitic. We have determined this and set it as cultural law. Would critisim of Iran, an Islamic state, not be anti-islamic then?
How can you condemn her without condemning Trump?
She won’t. She is being protected.
In case WP doesn't know ~ the USA is quickly dividing into two teams - There are people of Color and Whites ! Pick your choice - Some confusion will surely happen But there are make-up creams and treatments to help in your selection!
Won’t
Hey, WAPO, can you shed some light on what the alleged “Anti-Semitism” statements were?
When it comes to the media in the U.S. on Israel, the media, 4 the most part...doesn't.. seek the truth, speak the truth nor show the truth but rather lie, deny, delay, deflect & shhhhhh.
.IlhanMN ALREADY KNOWS THIS. Stop your relentless bashing. Criticizing Israel or US policy re: Israel or Israeli lobbyists or politicians or Israeli policy or Israeli actions is not the same thing as being anti-Semitic. This is not that hard to grasp. SNAP OUT OF IT.
Be better, EJ.
It's getting old 2 religions arguing 4 thousands of years and still doing it even in our Senate grow up... and enough is enough.. Martin Luther King Darkness cannot drive out Darkness this hatred has 2 stop and All Americans of all races are sick of it!!!!
ISLAMAPHOBIA isn't bad. It's fucking natural. Thanks to 19 scumbag Muslims who attacked America on 911 2001 a majority of America don't trust a single Muslim. I know I don't. There was one pumping gas up from me & in the back of my head was the question is she going 2 blow me up
I am so tired of this Republican lie you keep dishing.
Dems must brief her on politics.
Another bad take
A phobia is an irrational fear. There is nothing irrational about fearing izlum.
Why would Islamophobia be wrong? We as Americans have chosen our own form of government. Not one based on fear, but on freedom. Islam is a form of government based on submission. Something Americans can never subscribe to.
Anti israeli comments do not equate to anti semitism just fyi
Opinion: knows that criticizing Likud, Netanyahu, and Israel is not the same as being anti-semitic, but they'll make a bad faith argument to stifle debate if the lobbyists say they must.
She hasn’t been anti-Semitic
The woman criticised the government and supporters, not the religion. Get over it. Next...
Oman still needs to be 86'd she remains a poor steward for the American people.
Can we at least admit that Israel is an apartheid state and that we support it? It is what it is... ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯ apartheid Israel
Lol WaPo getting ratio'd
Criticizing the government of Israel is not anti-semitic.
What’s this have to do with Omar?
It's too bad y'all look at anyone wearing a hijab that criticizes the Israeli Gov is obviously anti semitic. If you look at what she said and see racism from her actual words you might be racist. General 'Mad Dog' Mattis says the exact same thing and everyone agrees...hmmm.🤔
It's not her that needs to learn this lesson it's the entire rest of Congress especially Republicans but thanks for proving once again you have absolutely no journalistic integrity
JFC
No the Dimms just gave her a pass. Hypocrites
Not likely
Again, there was no anti-Semitism in what she said...
Am tiring of the east coast media doing these 24/7 Omar stories. Move on. I live in her district.
And money influence on politicians is UNDEMOCRATIC.
I think the WP is confused!
No, they’re not equally wrong. Islamophobia is perpetrated primarily against people of color where anti-semitism applies predominantly to whites. It’s the intersection of all of ones marginalization factors that matters- did you guys not go to college? This is basic stuff!!
Зло многолико, доброта едина. Integration resists disintegration.
Hopefully she's on a learning curve and will come to see that.
Islamaphobia to the press is quoting Islamic scripture.
Ilhan Omar married her own brother. Besides her anti-semitism, she is a disgusting individual and I am embarrassed that Minnesota voted her in.
Smart ass wouldn’t
We have a Congress filled with Israeli govt stooges. They would rather do Israeli govt's bidding than place American interests first. Stating this is not anti-semitism. ANd then there are those who act similarly when it comes to Saudi Arabia.
Islam is a violent political ideology wrapped in a thin veil of religiosity for protection. Has no place in a free and democratic society. BanShariaLaw in America
At least she speaks the truth which republicans can't handle.
Still waiting to hear how criticism of Israeli government and Israeli lobbying is Anti-Semitic
The rejection of Zionism as a bloody racist ideology has nothing to do with anti_Semitism ... American society and the whole world must be well aware of this.Point
She’s despicable. She’s not the problem, it’s the ones that voted her in. Look what she did with the Covington tweet. She deleted it. These new age race baiting, identity politics driven embarrassments need to go.
And may we ALL keep in mind that reasoned criticism of the Israeli gov't is not anti-Semitism per se. It might be based on anti-Semitism, but it could also be based on ideals of good gov't.
Nothing wrong with 'Islamophobia.' It is not irrational to 'fear' Islam, not It's not about hate, it's about truth. Bansharia in America realDonaldTrump
When was the last time a Jew committed a terrorist attack?
FFS: this story has been in the news more than the Synagogue killer in Pittsburgh.
Did you ever hear Trump talking about Islam but in negative way!
If Israel is a legitimate country within the United Nations they are subject to the same criticism as everyone else. No more special treatment. Their leader is being BIG TIME investigated just like Trump which brings the US plenty of criticism. Hate for the sake of hate-Wrong.
100% agree. But, the left is watering her issues down. They need to confront her anti-Semitism like the right did about King’s racism. Regardless, work needs to be done on both sides.
Stop this psychotic narrative.
How many times does this have to be said? Criticizing Israel is not anti-semitic. Hell, Bibi himself just verified what many have been saying for years. Israel is an apartheid state. Unequivocably. IsraeliApartheid
The Omar Principle: Drink water, eat bread and blame the Semites. Unlearning this lesson does not appear to be on the menu.
Y'all are still writing this bullshit?
The American Jewish community must condemn this! IlhanMN was right! Where are GOP members? CNN MSNBC NBCNews politico nytimes AP CBSNews TheAtlantic nypost NewYorker PBS NYDailyNews Reuters NPR McClatchyDC MSNBCPR CNNPR
Excuse me I think she knows the lesson, it’s all the haters that need to learn
Not true considering your opinion pieces focus primarily on one over the other. Fair and balanced? No.
Also the 24 House Republicans who are so racist they wouldn't even vote against a symbolic resolution condemning anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
Kowtowing is real, the Iran deal was & is more important than an embassy in Jerusalem. To be clear, today there is no peace plan, there are no conditions & our hands can not be washed clean. Something for nothing & nothing but bitter consternation for the rest - the POTUS plan.
IlhanMN would not even be in Congress if the Obama administration hadn't imported 100,000+ Somali immigrants into Minneapolis MN5 to vote for her. There was 95% Somali voter turnout in November. Minneapolis isn't called Little Mogadishu for nothing.
Humans just love make believe. Want to get rid of both? Get rid of make believe. Ontologically, there are no Jews or Muslims or anything. All there is, is self awareness. Get over yourselves. Any god that cares what you call yourselves or even believe is a worthless one.
Speaking out against the abhorrent beliefs and practices of the right-wing Israel government doesn't equal 'anti-Semitism.' 'The Israeli government' and 'Jewish people' are not synonymous terms. Just stop.
Supporters of Isreal shouldn't be questioned no matter what...thats what you're going with?
SHAME ON YOU WASHINGTON POST YOU ARE PERPETUATING THE HATE AND DIVISION IN OUR COUNTRY JUST LIKE PUTIN WANTS!!!
But IlhanMN isn't guilty of any anti-Semitism but maybe WP is guilty of pro-Zionism. Just saying....
Problem is that conservative Islam encourages anti-Christian and anti-Semitic belief.
What was anti-semitic about her not pledging allegiance to a foreign nation?
Yes they are both wrong but the right has no moral standing here because they are far worse then the left.
and that's the opinion of a corporate-owned s*** rag
Did Islamophobic republicans learn anything? Ask THAT!
Omar's comments regarding lobbyists, money and AIPAC were pretty accurate.
My God not another story on this topic. When will get back to being a top newspaper? When will you go back to Woodward and Bernstein, With Bill Bradlee type Investigations? You sure are not that excellent paper now. For everyone ‘s sake shut up on this topic.
Putting this as gently as the situation merits: Fuck you WaPo. she knows anti-semitism is wrong, that's why she's not anti-Semitic (according to Jewish colleague Bernie Sanders who agrees with her). she criticized a lobbying group. Find your goddamn integrity.
YUP..and policy should not be tied to anti... its bad policy... period.
That’s why in many countries first generation migrants cannot run for office and be politicians - you have enough home grown political insensitivity and historical ignorance to add imported misinformed newbies to the mix
And disagreeing with the Israeli government/state isn't anti-semitism any more than criticizing Italy's government is 'anti-Catholic'.
Point to the Islamophobia spewing from a member of the House. Now note the continuing anti-Semitism spewing from Omar. She needs to be ejected from the House.
Anti-semitism is anti-Jew. She is not anti-Jewish. Islamophobia is a trend which leads to bigotry and violence against Muslims. But, how dare she criticize a foreign government who takes advantage of our country for money to continue its apartheid state against the Palestinians.
Learn her lessson. You see this is the problem. Who is teaching Trump a lesson. How about Roy Moore? You think he learned his lesson? No they are both non apologetic. And what policy have they supported or put in place? List the names of the 23 republicans that voted no. 😒
Opinion: Trump Labor Secretary still has a job after helping covering up for a serial sexual predator, Trump DHS still in continuing violation on family separation, but this is the most important thing our horse-race paper can cover/opine about.
Hatred and the spread of hatred is wrong from anyone. However, from a position of power and what is supposed to be leadership position magnifies the issue to simply not tolerable. Schools have a zero tolerance on bullies, why doesn't Congress? She needs to resign
Your regularly scheduled anti-Rep. Omar opinion pieces are seriously making me reconsider my subscription.
Cool, she was never anti-Semitic so...
MAJORITY OF PROBLEMS ARE ECONOMIC IN ORGIGIN. GREED FOR MONEY AND MATERIALS
All hatred is wrong
Just joining the chorus of Jews w/ Israeli relatives who don’t think Omar said anything antisemitic.
Anti-Islamophobia ≠ Anti-Semitism ? 😏
Group Identify usage is wrong except for cases where it explicitly defines something. May we all learn that one.
There's a difference!is there really a irrational fear of Islam?or is it based on reality?
Idiotic article based on a false premise
Okay she did let's move on
Yes, it better be opinion, and not fact.
Now comment on this CAIR hate fest. ☠️💩👇
I'll just leave this here...
Do you call it 'Islamophobia' when only the followers of ONE religion around the world are killing others who don't believe what they believe? I call that awareness!
Jew here. Nothing Omar has said is anti-Semitic.
I really hope she and others learn this lesson fast, this is a huge distraction to their party and people that elected them
Except that SHE IS NOT ANTI-SEMITIC.
She won't 'learn', she knows exactly what she's saying and the implications. Nothing will change as long as her side of the isle keeps mitigating & normalizing her hatred.
I'm not ever reading the article. Overdone, saturated, old. Get on to something fresh. WAPO needs to close this subject.
But is it Anti-Semitism to criticize a regime for human rights abuse? Is it Islamaphobia to criticize a regime for human rights abuse?
I would question any member of government taking money from an Islamic nation, surely we should do the same with Israel.
WP, on the other hand, hasn't learned shit. After the NYT, you too can consider my subscription cancelled. You're unrecognisable
Lets see if she keep her big mouth shut for a few weeks. Sure wish the Speaker would ask these freshmen members of the House to stop insulting the United States of America! 🇺🇸
Isn’t this really just about Jewish/Israeli $$ vs Arab world $$ pouring into our government? What she originally said hardly offended me, and I’m Jewish with many Israeli relatives.
'So, yes, I know full well that you can love Israel, be critical of its current government and truly despise anti-Semitism, all at the same time.' Glad the author says it. The tag line certainly doesn't convey this idea.
You’re right. The Jews have carried out some awful terrorist attacks...
Nope that hater will be doing the same thing for the next two years unless the Democratic Party takes her to the side and have a Strong intervention with her
How many times do people have to say that criticism of our political policies do not amount to anti-semitism? Apparently a few more times.
Prejudice in any form is wrong, even when it concerns Donald Trump.
May white men learn that we can all see them for what they are when they write dreck like this.
Opinion: The media is going to milk this thing until blood comes from a stone.
Why should she learn a lesson when sje is right. Maybe you need the lesson
I expect better from the WP than this...
She will never learn. She is a tourist in sheep‘s clothing. She is a fraud and a non-US citizen.......... she is a Jew hater.
Nope 👎 how’s that lawsuit coming along - I hope u loose
Omar is Isis
How about FOX News?
lmfao
Why is so much ink being spilled on Rep. Omar when we have a full blown racist anti-Semite in the WH?
I doubt it
people are more racist than anyone else
Keep coddling her Wapo. She might need her diaper changed too.
May the WP learn too 💁🏽♀️
Or not
Shel be ok... Gb
Jews don't want to destroy Western Civilization. Apples and oranges.
Oh boy, RIP your mentions
Except (((Who))) has the power?
Except she wasn’t being anti-Semitic and you damn well know that