Of course.
“House Dems Reject Measure To Boost Israeli Security Aid,” by Adam Kredo, Washington Free Beacon, May 20, 2021:
House Democrats on Thursday voted against a measure to provide Israel with emergency funding for its Iron Dome missile defense system, which destroys terrorist rockets before they land, saving scores of lives as Israel continues to fight against Palestinian terror groups.
In a vote of 218-209, Democrats rejected a security funding amendment offered by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R., Texas). The measure would have paved the way for Israel to receive a tranche of emergency dollars specifically for missile defense, which has proven critical as Iranian-backed terror groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad target Israeli citizens. One Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), voted with Democrats against the measure.
“We need to show [Israel] we believe in their right to defend themselves, and the United States will do everything in our power to ensure they defeat these terrorist and any attacks by Iran,” Gonzales said on the House floor ahead of the vote. “Will my Democrat colleagues choose to stand with Israel or will they cower to the Iranian proxies?”
The Democrat-controlled House’s rejection of the security amendment came just days after a Republican bid to sanction Hamas was shut down. On Tuesday, Democrats rejected a bid by House Republicans to hold a vote on Hamas sanctions legislation that would have cut off the group’s funding sources.
“Democrats blocked aid for Israel—our strongest ally in the Middle East,” Republican minority leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) said after the vote. “This is aid that could help de-escalate the attacks and save thousands of Israeli and Palestinian lives. And they blocked it.”
Both votes were championed by Republicans seeking to bolster the Jewish state in its time of war. Democrats, however, have been divided on the issue. While the party’s leadership has expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself, far-left, anti-Israel voices such as Reps. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D., Mich.) are pressuring their colleagues to cut U.S. aid and even sanction Israel for what they claim are war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) introduced a measure late Wednesday to block weapons sales to Israel, an effort that was backed by an array of anti-Israel lawmakers and organizations and supporters of the anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. Earlier in the week, House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Gregory Meeks (D., N.Y.) considered delaying U.S. military aid to Israel, an unprecedented move for the historically pro-Israel committee. Meeks abandoned the effort after Democratic leaders intervened….
Wellington says
I used to merely disagree with the Democratic Party, but now I have come to hate it.
Infidel says
At this point, I’m for downright banning it, just like the CPSU was banned in 1991. We should ban the Democrat Party, and have the elections b/w the Republican Party, the Libertarian Party, the Constitutional Party and the Green Party. A 4-way race
James Lincoln says
Wellington,
Agree.
Back in the day (way back), I used to actually respect some members of the Democratic Party.
How times have changed…
gravenimage says
I sadly have come to agree.
CogitoErgoSum says
Well, if Israel can’t keep up its defense maybe it should go on the offense.
JohnTheRevelator says
Exactly the retarded Dems don’t realize by taking the terrorist’s side in Gaza and Iran they are only guaranteeing a larger war.
Hopefully Israel has developed enough of a weapons infrastructure that they won’t have to rely on the US, since it’s clear the Dems plan to block any replenishment for Israel.
Now if Israel cannot use Iron Dome, then many more Israeli civilians will die, this will force Israel to retaliate with missiles of their own, resulting in far greater casualties in Gaza, along with having to invade with ground forces.
Same thing in Iran, if Biden returns to the Obama deal, which legitimizes Iran’s nuclear weapons, then Israel will be forced to bomb them.
Not too many bright bulbs in the Dems camp. Or maybe deep down they love war.
somehistory says
I was thinking that same thing.
If they can’t protect from the incoming, the incoming will kill their people…and any mozlums living in the areas hit…and Israel will be blamed for the deaths.
And since they can’t keep that from happening by defense, they should remember American football: The best defense is a good offense.
Let hamas and the other terrorists have a taste of attack for a while. Maybe they’ll call uncle.
Beneath the Veil of Consciousness says
What other country needs such an active,
robust, and ongoing defense system, and why?
BTW- Please explain to me again why an illegal alien is serving in Congress?
Defund the Police; Defund the Israelies;
Both ideas will result in fatal consequences for the victims of their particular brand of terrorists.
somehistory says
This guy, Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), was on Glenn Beck defending intellectual property rights against…biden and warren and aoc…who wish to give it away to china and india and russia re: the covid mRNA technology.
He wants his property protected, but is willing to tell Israel no to a defense that doesn’t kill, but keeps some of the deaths from happening.
Like saying they will sell a big boat, but not the life preservers.
somehistory says
On the Glenn Beck show, he played video of warren giggling and clapping when it was told to her that biden is working to go against the Constitution and make IP available to other nations before the required time has elapsed that gives the inventor a profit.
He also played a video of aoc…when she reacted with wicked glee regarding company stock prices falling due to this IP release news.
Wicked and evil females….and their evil hearts make all of their faces so very, triple ugly.
satan is so pleased with them.
Clive Delmonte says
Israel should park a few missiles on Iranian oil fields before these sons of Satan get the Bomb and before there is a “ceasefire”. This will give them an incentive to stay peaceful. After all, they were happy enough to shoot up the Saudi oil fields. The sons of Satan are out of control.
Right now they are fighting Israel down to the last “Palestinian”. Let the mullahs suffer for a change. They are not as popular in Iran as they pretend.
Tom says
Blocking aid for Israel by the democrats is the same as enabling genocide.
Israel is the only democratic state in the middle east and if western nations don’t stand with her then Russia or China will step into the void left by the Biden administration and House Democrats.
Then we will see a very different middle east.
gravenimage says
I don’t much see Communist China helping Israel. They are playing footsie with Islamic regimes all over the world.
gravenimage says
House Democrats vote against measure to give Israel emergency funding for its Iron Dome missile defense system
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Note that “Iron Dome” is *exlusively* defense against missile attack. That means that these thugs are voting for Israel to suffer rocket attacks. *Ugh*.
Dan the Man says
These Dumbocrats are denying Israel’s right to exist, as well as it’s right to defend itself. Most funding for relief, reconstruction or other aid to “Palestinians” will have a good portion, if not all, of the funds diverted to buying more offensive weapons or to paying terrorists for their murderous services. People elected to government should have to pass basic maturity and cognitive tests along with a mental assessment for personality disorders.
ronyvo says
“House Democrats vote…”.
Great, now the house democrat is Omar & Tlaib the people enemy in Congress. What a disgrace.
Grace says
I weep for peace. In this Bizzaro world everything is upside down. I can’t say the change is sudden, the Democrats have always been strident. Is it possible Joe Biden is the dark angel ushering in The End Times?
Andrew Blackadder says
Never before in American history have four butt ugly foul mouthed idiotic females gathered together in the Halls of Congress, and people actually listen to what they have to say…. WHY????
James Lincoln says
Because the Red / Green alliance voted them in, Andrew.
But you knew that already…
OLD GUY says
This is the Islamic infiltration of the American political system. Muslims not only wants to destroy and kill all Jewish people they want WORLD DOMINATION. The open border policy for Muslims/Islamic people is allowing a migration invasion of Europe, India, Africa and America. These migrants mostly have no plan on becoming part of the host countries society and culture, they come to convert us to their islamic rule thru violence and intimidation.
Let’s face a fact there are elected officials of our government who are not representing the electorate. These members of congress are representing their or their major donors ideology not the majority or the Constitution of the United States. They need to be removed from office!
Christos says
The DNC does not want Israel to be able to DEFEND itself from incoming terrorist missiles. The Dems are demanding more deaths of Jews.
That’s all you need to know to understand what the DNC is all about.
Why in the world do any Jews and non bigoted people still vote for Democrats? Self Hate?
The Dems are disgusting and I will never vote again for another one.
Wake Up Jews in America.
John Lloyd Scharf says
Perhaps when Hamas bombs Manhattan, they will change their minds. Hamas knows there are more Jews per square mile in Manhattan than any city in Israel. They are not going to target DC or Chicago…. Maybe Miami. If Israel were not fighting Hamas, Iran’s proxy in Israel, we would be fighting Iran in Denver.
somehistory says
The proxies for hamas are trying to murder the Jews of Manhattan. Getting really bold in it, too.