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OldBaldy1701E

(6,338 posts)
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 07:20 PM Apr 2024

So, last Thursday I went to see our Congressperson at a town hall.

Ilhan Omar was in town and I went to see her. I had a question to ask her, but I did not get the chance. I probably would have, were it not for two people who decided to make a scene. Funny thing is, neither of their complaints had anything to do with the Congresswoman. One was a county matter which she was unable to address at all, (Duh, she is our rep in the federal government. There is a chain, regardless of whether or not we like it.) The other was one that she was unable to discuss at the podium, but told the lady that she would be happy to discuss it once the hall was adjourned. Both persons became disruptive and combative, at least until the rather large LEO started to walk over and then they both decided to leave the hall of their own volition. (The second person did not stick around to discuss anything, which shows me that she was not interested in discussion, she was interested in disruption.) I enjoyed Congressperson Omar's discussion and her highlighting the things she is doing for this district.

All in all, a decent evening.

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So, last Thursday I went to see our Congressperson at a town hall. (Original Post) OldBaldy1701E Apr 2024 OP
Nicely recounted meeting. Basic LA Apr 2024 #1
I would have no problem voting for Rep Omar. marble falls Apr 2024 #2
I probably wouldn't either, though my guy is pretty good himself... Wounded Bear Apr 2024 #4
Unfortunately I live in central Texas. I don't need to tell what kind of Rep I have. marble falls Apr 2024 #5
Nice. Hope22 Apr 2024 #3
She told us about life after that orange gibbon and his cronies called her out. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2024 #6
I can't imagine the frustration of trying to pull the country together and Hope22 Apr 2024 #7
And it doesn't help at all liberalhistorian Apr 2024 #8
Pretty sure you can blame DJ Tice for that. Last I checked... keep_left Apr 2024 #9

Hope22

(2,841 posts)
3. Nice.
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 10:11 PM
Apr 2024

I’m sorry that you didn’t get to ask your question. Hopefully you will get it answered. Her life must be 24/7 disrupters and threats. Good on you for getting there!

OldBaldy1701E

(6,338 posts)
6. She told us about life after that orange gibbon and his cronies called her out.
Mon Apr 8, 2024, 10:26 AM
Apr 2024

Having to have armed guards around her and her family at all times... being forced to enter and exit the Capitol through 'secret' entrances... no real 'off' time due to constant vigilance. It sounds like a nightmare. And, it was all just talk, as no one tried anything. But, that is their goal. They don't have to do anything, they just have to threaten it. They are cowards for piling on a female congressperson who is just trying her best.

Which is why we need to slam the door on such rhetoric. Those who are clearly trying to stir up the 'unwashed masses' need to be held accountable. And, I mean accountable, not a limp slap on the finger. But, we know how that will go...

Hope22

(2,841 posts)
7. I can't imagine the frustration of trying to pull the country together and
Mon Apr 8, 2024, 11:35 AM
Apr 2024

suffering the results she has. Accountability, we can dream and try not to give up! It’s getting pretty tough, I will say!

liberalhistorian

(20,846 posts)
8. And it doesn't help at all
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 02:31 PM
Apr 2024

that the Star Tribune has a bee in their bonnet against her, constantly sniping at and writing against her. Including for things that other congress reps have also done, but they never even mention. Every little thing she says and does they seem to have a problem with, it's infuriating and annoying.

And they make no effort to contextualize her life experiences and background, either, which is disingenuous.

keep_left

(2,412 posts)
9. Pretty sure you can blame DJ Tice for that. Last I checked...
Tue Apr 9, 2024, 03:11 PM
Apr 2024

...he ran the editorial page, and he seems to have surrounded himself with a bunch of yes-men. They all seem to have it in for Omar, and as you have noted, they take constant potshots at her. Tice is also buddies with the execrable Katherine Kersten of the Center for the American Experiment. Just this past Sunday, she was given a half-page of the commentary section for yet another of her perpetual jeremiads.

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