Why should Karen Bass disavow the Nation of Islam? In the Democratic Party today, her friendly relationship with it is more likely to be viewed as an asset than as a liability.
“EXCLUSIVE: Karen Bass Denies Links To Nation Of Islam, Despite Photos And Event Appearances, But Doesn’t Disavow Radical Group,” by Peter Hasson and Chuck Ross, Daily Caller News Foundation, August 3, 2020:
Rep. Karen Bass, a top contender to become presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s running mate, appeared at Nation of Islam events, posed for a picture with a top Nation of Islam official, and attended a forum in 2013 hosted by the organization’s official mouthpiece.
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan has referred to Jewish people as “satanic,” blamed them for the Holocaust and the Sept. 11, 2011 terrorist attacks, and once praised Adolf Hitler as a “very great man.” Farrakhan has also denounced interracial marriage, which he said has “mongrelized” the black race.
The Nation of Islam holds that white people were created 6,000 years ago as the result of a selective breeding program by a black scientist called Yakub.
“This teaching of the birth of the White race has been central to the belief system in the Nation of Islam and it has been met with hostility and profound resistance by its critics, who have most commonly termed it ‘hate teaching,’” the Final Call, the Nation of Islam’s official mouthpiece, states on its website.
But Bass, a California Democrat, appeared alongside Tony Muhammad, the director of the Nation of Islam’s Western division, at events in 2014 and 2015. Bass is seen posing with Muhammad in a photo posted online by Mablean Ephriam, the former host of Fox television program “Justice With Judge Mable.”
She attended an anti-police brutality event in April 2015 along with Muhammad and other Los Angeles-area activists, video shows. Dr. Mauluna Karenga, the founder of the holiday Kwanzaa, also spoke at the rally.
Karenga was convicted in 1971 on charges that he tortured two women who were part of his black liberation paramilitary group, US Organization.
Bass attended a summit hosting first ladies from Africa in April 2013 hosted by the Final Call, the “official communications organ of the Nation of Islam,” which posted a photo of the California Democrat at the event.
Muhammad praised Bass and another California Democrat, Rep. Maxine Waters, during a 2018 interview.
“I have to say, I thank God for Maxine Waters and Congresswoman Karen Bass,” Muhammad told the Los Angeles Sentinel in April 2018, when some Democratic lawmakers were distancing themselves from Farrakhan.
“I think our Black politicians should stand down. Minister Farrakhan will take a call from a Maxine Waters or Karen Bass. He will stop what he’s doing … come and correct him, he’s told them. But don’t let anyone tell you I’ve done something wrong without checking,” Muhammad said.
A spokesperson for Bass told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Bass has never met or talked to Farrakhan, in contradiction to Muhammad’s statements in the 2018 interview.
“Rep. Bass has never met Louis Farrakhan, has never spoken to Louis Farrakhan and has no ties to Louis Farrakhan,” the spokesperson said, asserting that the congresswoman “is in no way linked to Louis Farrakhan or the Nation of Islam.”
Regarding the events that both Bass and Muhammad attended, the Bass aide said that she “did not control the program, the other speakers or attendees.”
The Bass spokesperson did not address a question of whether she is willing to denounce the Nation of Islam and Farrakhan….
Mike says
sorry not enough for me to believe her
toomanyhobbies says
Just what this country needs YET ANOTHER TERRORIST LOVING muslim in the WH!!!!
Norman Gardner says
Biden is appealing for the muslim vote, promises to stop the “ban” on Muslims and import more of them to America.
J Morgan says
Karen Bass is a dangerous woman. She was also a leader in one of Fidel Castro’s youth groups. She could be one heartbeat from the Presidency.
Fairly comprehensive article on her: Karen Bass’s Long March from Communist Fringe to Biden’s VP Shortlist https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/07/31/karen-basss-long-march-from-communist-fringe-to-bidens-vp-shortlist/
b.a. freeman says
… one heartbeat from the Presidency …
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absolutely, J; in fact, mr. biden’s heart would be *much* more likely to stop with this fascist behind him. nevertheless, it is quite likely that somebody like her, if not her, will be on mr. biden’s ticket, and whoever she is, *she* will be the president.
Anna Yelena says
We need to have debates ASAP. Of course the Democrats don’t want any debates at all. I think people would have a huge problem voting for Karen Bass, regardless of political beliefs since it’s a given she’d be president and not in 4 years either. Biden has been slipping for a while now and there’s so much saving to make him “ with it.” Should Biden win, then we will know for sure there would have been massive fraud. What I have a problem with is Jews voting democratic, just like Blacks. Democrats have done nothing for these 2 groups.
Vladimir says
Funny that she also favored Scientology, when Farrakhan of the NOI has recently preached about the value of Dianetics/Scientology to his followers. Something tells me that there’s more to this lady than just a former Castro fan.
elee says
Hey MSM why didn’t we learn about this a long long time ago?
gravenimage says
Top contender for Dem VP nomination denies links to Nation of Islam, despite photo evidence, and won’t disavow group
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Well, *this* is disturbing–but I cannot really be surprised.
Oh boy–a hard core Communist who has links to the NOI. And I thought Kamala Harris was bad…
Here’s her statement for tenth anniversary of 911:
“As the nation pauses to remember the tragic events of September 11th, we think not only about the innocents who were taken from us that tragic morning, but also their loved ones left behind. In the ten years since the attacks, families have grown up and communities have matured with an emptiness that can never be filled.
“Let the anniversary of these attacks serve as a day of national service where we devote ourselves to bettering our society and country, while caring for these brave families. The assault on our nation can never be forgotten, but through this tragedy we hope for a better tomorrow and an even stronger America where our freedoms and civil liberties are protected.”
You would never know this had anything to do with Jihad terror–you might think it was some sort of shortfall in our enforcing civil rights…
infidel says
The Dems have been completely hijacked and Trojaned by Muslims as I have said here multiple times b4. And this is just the beginning. As I have said, U Americans are just getting Ur feet wet with the endless machinations of these vile creatures.
OLD GUY says
Karen Bass is a danger to the freedom of the American people. Please pay attention to who you vote for a person like Bass is not the best candidate this is for a person who maybe the leader of the free world.