Long-standing Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R – FL), known primarily for her pro-Israel views and her enthusiast view towards the assorted wars the US is involved in, has been tapped to lead the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa.
The subcommittee is a new one meaning Ros-Lehtinen will be able to set the stage for what its duties and interests are. The smart money is on her nomination meaning the subcommittee will center on war with Iran and Syria, while supporting Israel in whatever ways the next Israeli government wants.
This sort of Israel-centric position is likely to make the subcommittee a very cushy one for incoming Congressmen, hoping to get a chance to solidify themselves as part of the mainstream DC foreign policy apparatus, with its singular interest in passing resolutions underscoring the status quo of US belligerence in the region at any given time.
Ros-Lehtinen had been the head of the entire Foreign Affairs Committee in the previous Congress and will be replaced by Rep. Ed Royce (R – CA), who announced her transfer to the new subcommittee today.
This fat pig is exactly what is wrong with America.
Imagine my surprise . Another Israeli Firster ….
However ; how great would it be if this great publication stops "drive by" reporting and instead gives us some more facts about her !!!! Like a comprehensive voting record . This way we can intelligently debate it with her constituent and show them that she should not be reelected !!!!
Ros-Lehtinen's voting record is a public record readily available to anyone who wishes to take the time to look it up. And as far as debating with her constituents…good luck. They are mostly Cuban refugees (82% of district is of Cuban heritage) and Miami Jews who are in love with her and would never consider that she doesn't have their best interests at heart.
I hear you … However ; we are still better off being armed with facts than "drive by" B.S.
Consider this : we can criticize all we want . We can call names all we want … but nothing will change . Now just imagine if instead of wasting time on pointing out the obvious – we actually put our mouths where our money is and start building web pages with references to her ….. Now think a bit farther … 10 … 100 … 1000 unique pages with her misdeeds . What will happen next time a new voter is researching her ?
I realize that such approach is labor intensive – but remember that in the fight for truth we have to do our part !!!!
In the case of Ros-Lehtinen, as I said above, the über-majority of her constituents LOVE her and any websites that denigrated her would automatically be put under the Michelle Bachmann/Sarah Whatshername classification of Lamestream Media and part of a left-wing conspiracy to defame her. The majority of the people who vote in that district follow what their friends and relatives do. I used to live there. And with the recent redistricting, her district is even more solidly behind her. So, though your idea has merits – for other representatives – not there. What it's going to take – and even this is no guarantee is for there to be a national-scale scandal with her solidly involved. Look at Bachmann – she's certifiable and keeps winning elections.
And yes, there is "doing our part" but one must pick the fights one can win.
With all due respect you are way wrong . "Hope for a national scandal and sit on your hands" is not viable strategy .
We can't absolve ourselves by saying " her constituents love her so we should forget about changing minds" is equally naive .
Lets learn a lesson from the devil him selves …. PR !!! They spin … we should too . Have you seen the latest attempt by AIG to repair its public perception ? What they can do we can do too and WE SHOULD .
And as far as a "drive-by" is concerned, Jason and John have both made Ros-Lehtinen a regular item for discussion. So for them and for some of the other commenters who have been here awhile, there is a history. And yes, it is labor intensive…
You are too concentrated on this one venue . I love this site … but lets face it ; it is not the only game in town .
We should be spreading our wings to more places …..
With all due respect, Sparky, you have no idea where else I read and comment.
I don't have a comprehensive voting record — which is public, but I do urge you to read the following LA Times article of mine:
Since I cannot provide the link here, I encourage you to Google "e hypocrisy of American bluster toward Iran", LA Times, Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich
Another who can "sale US people for 30 pieces of silver" … All these people should face the trial / quick trial!/ like Mussolini…Sonner – better…Better for the World. peter czech
If Ros-Lehtinen is a dual citizen, she should never have been elected to a position in Congress nor should she be allowed to serve in an important government advisory position.
She is the face of why ninth per enter of the public dislikes congress. I do not. Understand why ten percent approves of the traitors