Peter Beinart: '[Ilhan Omar] recognizes — as do many across the globe — that the United States doesn’t exercise that moral authority nearly as often as our leaders claim.'
Rep. Ilhan Omar at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 25, 2023.House Republicans made a grave mistake by removing from the Committee on Foreign Affairs the only person who consistently describes American foreign policy as it is experienced by much of the rest of the world.
Those behind the effort to remove Ilhan Omar claim that she’s bigoted against Jews. Her Democratic defenders counter that the real bigots are those Republicans seeking to oust a Black Muslim woman. Yet neither side is talking much about what Omar has actually done on the committee from which she may soon be removed. That’s too bad. Because what Omar has done is extraordinary.50,000 people in 53 countries which global power they thought most threatened democracy in their nation.
When Omar’s turn came, the self-congratulation abruptly stopped. She began by noting that during America’s last Cold War, the country supported “brutal dictators” like Chile’s Augusto Pinochet and Indonesia’s Suharto because they shared “a common enemy.” She then asked Sherman why her administration was making Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India “our new Pinochet.” Omar’s colleagues discussed India primarily as a potential bulwark against China and Russia.
This pattern has repeated itself again and again in the four years since Omar entered Congress. The 50 other members of the Foreign Affairs Committee piously condemn the misdeeds of America’s foes. She asks uncomfortable questions about America’s own.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Rep. Paul Gosar (the pot) calls Rep. Ilhan Omar (the kettle) unfit for CongressOpinion from EJ Montini: Any argument Republicans had for removing Omar from an important committee becomes hypocritical BS when Gosar is factored in.
Baca lebih lajut »
Peter Billingsley Pays Tribute to Christmas Story Mom Melinda Dillon After Her Death'I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to call her my on-screen mother' (via toofab)
Baca lebih lajut »
Peter Billingsley pays tribute to his ‘A Christmas Story’ mom Melinda Dillon following her deathPeter Billingsley is honoring his “on-screen mother” Melinda Dillon following her death on Jan. 9 at the age of 83.
Baca lebih lajut »
Patient donates winter fuel cash to striking nursesPeter Cockerill says nurses in Birmingham looked after him during treatment for cancer and sepsis.
Baca lebih lajut »