Far-left Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib sounded-off at the US Capitol Thursday over Texas’ latest pro-life legislation, claiming Black Lives Matter should be at the “forefront of every policy that we ever do in this country.”
“Black Lives Matter should be very much at the forefront of every policy that we ever do in this country,” said Tlaib. “It can’t just be you carrying a sign or being on a commission… I want to tell you something. Over 40% of COVID deaths in my state are my black neighbors… Because of environmental racism, because they don’t have access to healthcare.”
Tlaib made national headlines earlier this week when she labeled Israel an “apartheid state,” a comment that sparked outrage in both parties.
“Israel is an apartheid state. Period,” posted Tlaib on Twitter.
Israel is an apartheid state. Period. https://t.co/Ifu8FwMna7
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) September 24, 2021
The House of Representatives voted last Thursday to provide $1 billion in foreign aid to Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Defense System just hours after the progressive ‘Squad’ blocked the funding as part of a larger budget proposal.
“The measure cleared the House in a bipartisan vote of 420 to 9. Eight Democrats and one Republican voted against the funding for the missile defense system. Two other Democrats — Hank Johnson of Georgia and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York — voted ‘present,’” reports CBS News.
“I will not support an effort to enable and support war crimes, human rights abuses and violence,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib. “We cannot be talking only about Israelis need for safety at a time when Palestinians are living under a violent apartheid system.”
House passes $1B Iron Dome funding after 'Squad' got it cut from spending bill https://t.co/5sQbfjgY3L pic.twitter.com/UCAw7Biw85
— New York Post (@nypost) September 23, 2021
Ocasio-Cortez, who changed her vote from no to present on Iron Dome at the last minute appears visibly upset. Appears to be crying on the House floor, in a hug with Rep. Jayapal
— Marc Rod (@marcrod97) September 23, 2021
🔴 BREAKING: The U.S. House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system with 420 in favor, 9 opposed, and 2 present.
— Avi Mayer אבי מאיר (@AviMayer) September 23, 2021
Only in the warped mind of a radical, who would be thrilled with wiping Israel off the map, would support for Iron Dome (an entirely defensive system that protects innocent civilians from enemy attack) be equated with supporting war crimes, human rights abuses and violence. pic.twitter.com/wsgSHEbDkV
— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) September 23, 2021
“I cannot allow one of my colleagues to stand on the floor of the House of Representatives and label the Jewish democratic state of Israel an apartheid state. I reject it,” fired back Democratic Congressman Ted Deutch of Florida. “Today, this caucus, this body, the House of Representatives will overwhelmingly stand with our ally, the state of Israel, in replenishing this defensive system. If you believe in human rights, if you believe in saving lives, Israeli lives and Palestinian lives, I say to my colleague who just besmirched our ally, then you will support this legislation.”
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TLAIB EXPLODES: Israel an ‘Apartheid State’ Using US Taxpayer $$ to Commit Human Rights Violations
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib exploded on social media Monday after Hamas fired a series of rockets towards Jerusalem; labeling Israeli an “apartheid state” that uses US taxpayer dollars to commit human rights violations.
“American taxpayer money is being used to commit human rights violations. Congress must condition the aid we send to Israel, and end it altogether if those conditions are not followed,” posted Tlaib on Twitter.
Al-Aqsa is the 3rd holiest site in Islam, & people praying during the holiest days of the holy month of Ramadan have been beaten, gassed, shot, & killed by Israeli forces. They are denied medics & forced to use prayer mats as stretchers.
A place of peace desecrated by violence. https://t.co/S7kc74ceHE
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) May 10, 2021
330 (75%) of my colleagues, Ds&Rs, pledged not to condition the $billions we send to Israel’s army. Days later, the apartheid state resumed forced population replacement in #SheikhJarrah.
Now we see grenades, bullets, and tear gas shot into Al-Aqsa.
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) May 10, 2021
American taxpayer money is being used to commit human rights violations. Congress must condition the aid we send to Israel, and end it altogether if those conditions are not followed. Statements aren't working @SecBlinken.
Enough is enough.
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) May 10, 2021
Hamas militants fired at least six rockets into the heart of Jerusalem Monday after Muslim and Israeli soldiers clashed at the al-Aqsa mosque in the heart of the ancient city.
“Hamas militants fired a large barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday, including one that set off air raid sirens as far away as Jerusalem, after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt in clashes with Israeli police at a flashpoint religious site in the contested holy city,” reports the Associated Press.
“Shortly after the sirens sounded, explosions could be heard in Jerusalem. One rocket fell on the western outskirts of the city, lightly damaging a home and causing a brushfire. The Israeli army said there was an initial burst of seven rockets, one was intercepted, and rocket fire was continuing in southern Israel,” adds the AP. “The rocket strike on Jerusalem was a significant escalation and raised the likelihood of a tough Israeli response. Israel’s response thus far has come under growing international criticism.”
MICHIGAN MADNESS: Rashida Tlaib Explodes Over Mike Pence’s ‘Disgusting’ 8 Car Motorcade
Controversial Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib erupted on Vice President Mike Pence over the weekend; blasting his “disgusting” eight-car motorcade while visiting a secluded Michigan island.
“Disgusting. I am in such disbelief that this was allowed to happen. This Administration doesn’t care about the law (you know, the U.S. Constitution), so it shouldn’t surprise me so much that they don’t care about our history or traditions,” posted Tlaib on social media.
Disgusting. I am in such disbelief that this was allowed to happen. This Administration doesn't care about the law (you know, the U.S. Constitution), so it shouldn't surprise me so much that they don't care about our history or traditions. #MackinacIsland https://t.co/jvyMBCakrG
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) September 22, 2019
Banned for a century people, and here comes the Trump Administration trampling all over it, like they do the U.S. Constitution.
This video of the cars driving on our beautiful #MackinacIsland makes my stomach turn. https://t.co/D8yvHN2Xr0
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) September 22, 2019
“Banned for a century people, and here comes the Trump Administration trampling all over it, like they do the U.S. Constitution,” she added. “This video of the cars driving on our beautiful #MackinacIsland makes my stomach turn.”
The Detroit Free Press defended Pence’s motorcade, citing security concerns surrounding the Vice President’s trip.
“Among the things that have changed since Ford’s visit are the attempt to assassinate him by Lynette ‘Squeaky’ Fromme later that year, the 1981 attempt by John Hinckley Jr. to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, and the 9-11 terror attacks,” writes the newspaper.
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