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Ilhan Omar Slams America to 400 High School Students as ‘Unjust’
Breitbart ^ | July 9, 2019 | Kristina Wong

Posted on 07/10/2019 8:50:35 AM PDT by rickmichaels

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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

She migrated from a war-torn Somalia and came to America, via a Kenyan refugee camp
Then, she was elected to Congress.

Why is she still here, constantly complaining about America?


21 posted on 07/10/2019 9:14:18 AM PDT by captaincaveman
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To: BenLurkin

SHE IS A DISGRACE TO THIS GREAT NATION!!!....If Ilhan Omar gets her way America will turn into a third world country like the one she left.


22 posted on 07/10/2019 9:19:13 AM PDT by caww
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To: rickmichaels

What would happen to a white Christian in Somalia? Could they get a seat in their national assembly? Could they become wealthy off a government pension? Could they mouth off about how unjust the country is and how Muslims are racists against whites and Christians?


23 posted on 07/10/2019 9:19:17 AM PDT by LukeL
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To: rickmichaels
So which of the two represents justice?

a) Being fined for stealing something when it appears that this was not this lady's first offense.

b) Having your hand cut off in accordance with Shariah law.

Let's show Omar American justice first-hand by prosecuting her for immigration fraud and tax fraud and then deporting her.

24 posted on 07/10/2019 9:20:59 AM PDT by CommerceComet (Hillary: A unique blend of arrogance, incompetence, and corruption.)
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To: rickmichaels

Someone has to take Barney Frank, Pelosi and Hillary’s place on the evil left.


25 posted on 07/10/2019 9:27:40 AM PDT by DungeonMaster (Prov 24: Do not fret because of evildoers. Do not associate with those given to change.)
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To: rickmichaels
She belongs in a zoo, not in Congress.
 
26 posted on 07/10/2019 9:28:26 AM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (In Italia i fascisti si dividono in due categorie : i fascisti e gli antifascisti. -- Ennio Flaiano)
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To: rickmichaels; All
As a consequence of likely not knowing anything about the federal government’s constitutionally limited powers regardless of her oath to protect and defend the Constitution, misguided Rep. Ilhan Omar is unthinkingly working for justice for all with stolen state powers, helping to the destroy the constitutional republic as a consequence imo.

Omar needs to get out of the constitutionally limited power federal government and try to get elected to a state whose citizens would be willing to experiment with her approach to fighting for justice for all with 10th Amendment-protected state powers.

Justice Brandeis had put it this way about state powers to serve the people.

"It is one of the happy incidents of the federal system that a single courageous State may, if its citizens choose [emphasis added], serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country.” — Justice Brandeis, Laboratories of democracy.

(Note that constitutional limits on states as laboratories of democracy is that states cannot establish privileged / protected classes or abridge constitutionally enumerated rights, and must maintain a constitutionally guaranteed republican form of government.)

Remember in November 2020!

MAGA! Now KAG!

27 posted on 07/10/2019 9:29:35 AM PDT by Amendment10
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To: Mr. Jeeves
When the Left says “unjust” they usually mean “too just” - b/c their bad decisions are swiftly punished by reality.

My thoughts, exactly. Creeps like Omar come from ****holes where there are no laws.

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Last updated: May 2016 / GAN Integrity Report

Somalia is known for its vast corruption. Somalia ranks among the world’s most corrupt countries. Insecurity is also a major issue; the ongoing instability greatly restricts business. Corrupt government officials tolerate illegal activities in return for bribes. Dysfunctional institutions facilitate an environment of lawlessness, and the absence of any form of regulatory framework hinders prospects of economic competitiveness. Business is based on patronage networks, and tight monopolies dominate the market. Somalia’s Provisional Constitution criminalizes several forms of corruption (including abuse of office, embezzlement and bribery); however, implementation is non-existent. The governing elite is continuously involved in allegations of embezzlement of public funds from the already meager Somalian coffers. Finally, bribery is commonplace in all sectors, and procurement contracts frequently involve corruption.

Judicial System Businesses face a high corruption risk when dealing with the courts. The institution is subject to political interference and suffers from high levels of corruption, rendering it ineffective (HRR 2015; FitW 2015). Civil courts in Somalia are practically nonfunctional; a combination of traditional and customary, sharia and formal law guide the institution and in some local courts depend on dominant local clans for establishing authority (BTI 2016). Court orders are not respected by Somalian authorities (HRR 2015).

Police Corruption is rife within the security apparatus. Impunity is widespread, and authorities do not maintain effective control over the police force (HRR 2015). In addition, the police are ineffective (HRR 2015). To stay protected from crime, companies in Somalia are forced either to cooperate with violent groups or to arm themselves against threats (BTI 2016).

The Somali National Army is the country’s most important security institution. It suffers rampant corruption: Army leaders have systematically inflated troop numbers to obtain greater funding. Furthermore, family and business ties link officials responsible for provisions and the companies contracted to provide the food rations (worth USD 8 million per year) (UN Security Council, Oct. 2015). Cases of corruption and misappropriation within the army led President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to order the replacement of the chief of the armed forces in 2015 (UN Security Council, Oct. 2015).

Public Services In 1991, Somalia’s state institutions witnessed a complete collapse, and efforts to rebuild the country’s public administrations since have been modest due to ongoing armed conflict and rampant corruption (BTI 2016). There are no legal or institutional frameworks regulating the market in Somalia, thus market competition is absent and the economy is controlled by patronage networks with close ties to the ruling elite (BTI 2016).

Land Administration Somali authorities are incapable of protecting property rights (BTI 2016). The construction boom the country is currently witnessing has further fueled conflict as title deeds are either unavailable or forged (BTI 2016). Forced evictions by both private and public actors, coupled with the absence of land deeds and corruption, will most likely further exacerbate land conflict in the future (BTI 2016). The country has no functioning land registry (BTI 2016).

Tax Administration The tax administration is absent in Somalia, and most businesses operate in the informal sector and thus go untaxed (BTI 2016). The government lacks the capacity both to collect taxes and to control the country’s territory, parts of which are under the rule of rebel groups (BTI 2016). This has allowed rebel leaders and warlords to establish their unique tax collection system from traders and businessmen operating in areas under their control (BTI 2016).

Customs Administration Businesses are likely to face extensive corruption in the customs sector. Bribery is common when clearing goods through the Mogadishu port (Hiiran Online, Jan. 2015). Generally, the diversion of revenue from ports is very common; for instance, revenue from the Mogadishu port totaled more than USD 5.5 million per month during 2013 (to put this in perspective, the Somali central bank in 2014 received an average of USD 4.6 million per month) (HRR 2014).

Trade in counterfeit goods is widespread at Somalia’s borders and has also served as a source of financing for armed rebels such as Al-Shabab (BTI 2016).

Public Procurement Public procurement in Somalia holds high corruption risks for business. The majority of public tenders are treated as confidential (BTI 2016). “Secret contracting,” where officials close public procurement deals in complete absence of transparency and oversight, is a common practice (HRR 2015). Reportedly, some regional entities have closed contracts with oil companies independently from the government (BTI 2016).

Public funds are found to be frequently diverted and misappropriated due to corruption (HRR 2015). In one major case, it was found that approximately 80% of payment transfers made by the central bank of Somalia was to private persons for non-business purposes (BTI 2016; HRR 2015). Government officials with close ties to the president also actively used the central bank to control overseas recovered assets including cash and gold held in banks during the Somalian civil war as well as government property abroad (HRR 2015, HRR 2014). The bank’s governor resigned after details of the case were revealed in 2013. His predecessor, appointed by the President, also resigned weeks later due to heavy political interference and corruption (BTI 2016). The case has triggered the government to set up a Financial Governance Committee to restore the trust of international donors. The committee is responsible for controlling corruption and securing transparency in the handling of public assets; however, only a small proportion of government contracts are shared with the committee (BTI 2016).

Natural Resources The natural resources industries are jeopardized by corruption and insecurity. The sector is almost completely unregulated; the petroleum industry is particularly problematic (UN Security Council, Oct. 2015). Several members of the political elite have signed extra

28 posted on 07/10/2019 9:31:49 AM PDT by Liz ( Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: Mr. Jeeves
When the Left says “unjust” they usually mean “too just” - b/c their bad decisions are swiftly punished by reality.

My thoughts, exactly. Creeps like Omar come from ****holes where there are no laws.

============================

Last updated: May 2016 / GAN Integrity Report

Somalia is known for its vast corruption. Somalia ranks among the world’s most corrupt countries. Insecurity is also a major issue; the ongoing instability greatly restricts business. Corrupt government officials tolerate illegal activities in return for bribes. Dysfunctional institutions facilitate an environment of lawlessness, and the absence of any form of regulatory framework hinders prospects of economic competitiveness. Business is based on patronage networks, and tight monopolies dominate the market. Somalia’s Provisional Constitution criminalizes several forms of corruption (including abuse of office, embezzlement and bribery); however, implementation is non-existent. The governing elite is continuously involved in allegations of embezzlement of public funds from the already meager Somalian coffers. Finally, bribery is commonplace in all sectors, and procurement contracts frequently involve corruption.

Judicial System Businesses face a high corruption risk when dealing with the courts. The institution is subject to political interference and suffers from high levels of corruption, rendering it ineffective (HRR 2015; FitW 2015). Civil courts in Somalia are practically nonfunctional; a combination of traditional and customary, sharia and formal law guide the institution and in some local courts depend on dominant local clans for establishing authority (BTI 2016). Court orders are not respected by Somalian authorities (HRR 2015).

Police Corruption is rife within the security apparatus. Impunity is widespread, and authorities do not maintain effective control over the police force (HRR 2015). In addition, the police are ineffective (HRR 2015). To stay protected from crime, companies in Somalia are forced either to cooperate with violent groups or to arm themselves against threats (BTI 2016).

The Somali National Army is the country’s most important security institution. It suffers rampant corruption: Army leaders have systematically inflated troop numbers to obtain greater funding. Furthermore, family and business ties link officials responsible for provisions and the companies contracted to provide the food rations (worth USD 8 million per year) (UN Security Council, Oct. 2015). Cases of corruption and misappropriation within the army led President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to order the replacement of the chief of the armed forces in 2015 (UN Security Council, Oct. 2015).

Public Services In 1991, Somalia’s state institutions witnessed a complete collapse, and efforts to rebuild the country’s public administrations since have been modest due to ongoing armed conflict and rampant corruption (BTI 2016). There are no legal or institutional frameworks regulating the market in Somalia, thus market competition is absent and the economy is controlled by patronage networks with close ties to the ruling elite (BTI 2016).

Land Administration Somali authorities are incapable of protecting property rights (BTI 2016). The construction boom the country is currently witnessing has further fueled conflict as title deeds are either unavailable or forged (BTI 2016). Forced evictions by both private and public actors, coupled with the absence of land deeds and corruption, will most likely further exacerbate land conflict in the future (BTI 2016). The country has no functioning land registry (BTI 2016).

Tax Administration The tax administration is absent in Somalia, and most businesses operate in the informal sector and thus go untaxed (BTI 2016). The government lacks the capacity both to collect taxes and to control the country’s territory, parts of which are under the rule of rebel groups (BTI 2016). This has allowed rebel leaders and warlords to establish their unique tax collection system from traders and businessmen operating in areas under their control (BTI 2016).

Customs Administration Businesses are likely to face extensive corruption in the customs sector. Bribery is common when clearing goods through the Mogadishu port (Hiiran Online, Jan. 2015). Generally, the diversion of revenue from ports is very common; for instance, revenue from the Mogadishu port totaled more than USD 5.5 million per month during 2013 (to put this in perspective, the Somali central bank in 2014 received an average of USD 4.6 million per month) (HRR 2014).

Trade in counterfeit goods is widespread at Somalia’s borders and has also served as a source of financing for armed rebels such as Al-Shabab (BTI 2016).

Public Procurement Public procurement in Somalia holds high corruption risks for business. The majority of public tenders are treated as confidential (BTI 2016). “Secret contracting,” where officials close public procurement deals in complete absence of transparency and oversight, is a common practice (HRR 2015). Reportedly, some regional entities have closed contracts with oil companies independently from the government (BTI 2016).

Public funds are found to be frequently diverted and misappropriated due to corruption (HRR 2015). In one major case, it was found that approximately 80% of payment transfers made by the central bank of Somalia was to private persons for non-business purposes (BTI 2016; HRR 2015). Government officials with close ties to the president also actively used the central bank to control overseas recovered assets including cash and gold held in banks during the Somalian civil war as well as government property abroad (HRR 2015, HRR 2014). The bank’s governor resigned after details of the case were revealed in 2013. His predecessor, appointed by the President, also resigned weeks later due to heavy political interference and corruption (BTI 2016). The case has triggered the government to set up a Financial Governance Committee to restore the trust of international donors. The committee is responsible for controlling corruption and securing transparency in the handling of public assets; however, only a small proportion of government contracts are shared with the committee (BTI 2016).

Natural Resources The natural resources industries are jeopardized by corruption and insecurity. The sector is almost completely unregulated; the petroleum industry is particularly problematic (UN Security Council, Oct. 2015). Several members of the political elite have signed extra

29 posted on 07/10/2019 9:31:49 AM PDT by Liz ( Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: rickmichaels
When I was in college in the late 60s, the refrain for these kinds of whining, complaining, moaning, groaning miserable people was, "Love it or leave it!"

Applies today truer than ever, especially to this ingrate.

Here this "person" (because she sure is no lady) who escapes Somalia and Kenya and makes it to the US, can't see anything good about the U.S. and goes out of her way to denigrate and disparage the very country that millions upon millions of people around the world want to emigrate to because America is the beacon of freedom for the entire world.

She should be counting her blessings that she is not still in that shit hole homeland of hers, Somalia. I haven't researched it, but I would bet good money that there is not a big influx of people in the world who want to migrate to Somalia. I dare say that no one would want to do that.

She reminds me of another American citizen now who is spouting the same disgusting negative language about America and the freedoms and opportunities it provides to its citizens.

She reminds me of this womens' soccer player who take her moment in the spotlight to spit on the country that provided her with the opportunity to be the best she can be.

This freshmen muslim congress critter and the soccer player should be publicly shamed for their remarks and actions, not be given a platform to spew their hatred.

30 posted on 07/10/2019 9:32:01 AM PDT by HotHunt (Been there. Done that.)
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Sources for Somalia report (above)

Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index – Somalia 2016.

Freedom House: Freedom in the World – Somalia 2015.

Freedom House: Freedom of the Press – Somalia 2015.

US Department of State: Human Rights Practices Report – Somalia 2015.

UN Security Council: ‘Letter dated 9 October 2015 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea addressed to the President of the Security Council’, 9 October 2015.

Mail & Guardian Africa: ‘As British oil firm is probed for corruption in Somalia, Mogadishu rejects proposed UN freeze on oil deals’, 3 October 2015.

Hiiran Online: ‘Somalis against corruption’, 13 January 2015.

US Department of State: Human Rights Practices Report – Somalia 2014.


31 posted on 07/10/2019 9:34:45 AM PDT by Liz ( Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: BenLurkin

If this country were perfectly just, ingrates like he would not have been allowed to live here, let alone serve in Congress.


32 posted on 07/10/2019 9:39:30 AM PDT by djpg
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To: djpg

Why does anyone give these nitwits a platform?


33 posted on 07/10/2019 9:44:54 AM PDT by leftee
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To: rickmichaels

The kids should have slammed her with 4000 spitballs.


34 posted on 07/10/2019 10:08:16 AM PDT by bgill
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To: rickmichaels

FODA KMA !!!!!
Why is this demonratcommiescumbagterrorist still in office and AMERICA?!?!?!?

WHY IS THE DEMONRATCOMMIESCUMBAGTERRORIST TALKING TO AMERICAN TEENAGERS.?!?!?!?!

Hello Minnesota Freepers, does anybody know how to REMOVE THIS DEMONRATCOMMIESCUMBAGTERRORIST OFFICE ?!?!?!?!?!


35 posted on 07/10/2019 10:44:03 AM PDT by mabarker1 ((Congress- the opposite of PROGRESS!!!))
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To: Lurkinanloomin
Strip her of her citizenship for immigration fraud and ship her back to her beloved Somalia.

Now you're talking! She deserves to be publicly humiliated, stripped of her citizenship, and deported to Somalia, where she can rant her anti-America hatred day in and day out on deaf ignorant ears.

36 posted on 07/10/2019 11:07:13 AM PDT by EinNYC
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To: captaincaveman

“Why is she still here, constantly complaining about America?”
______________________________________________________

That’s a good question.

She should go back to Somalia and fix that crap hole instead of trying to turn America into one.


37 posted on 07/10/2019 11:22:25 AM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (President Trump IS The Resistance!)
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To: rickmichaels

I hate that jihadi bitch more than any in Congress.. even more than AOC.


38 posted on 07/10/2019 11:38:32 AM PDT by ScottinVA (The most urgent gathering threat to America: the Democrat Party)
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To: rickmichaels

She got ‘elected’ didn’t she? Rotten country we are indeed.


39 posted on 07/10/2019 1:10:09 PM PDT by ealgeone
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