Winston S. Churchill once said, “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.”
Case in point;
In America, Muslims have a terrible reputation. Debate the fairness of this all you want; it is a just fact of life. Many Americans don’t like Muslims or their religion and view them with a great deal of suspicion and mistrust.
So when two Muslim women made history in 2018 by winning their election bids for Congress, it was hailed as a sign of great things by many. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan’s 13th Congressional District and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota’s 5th are testaments to America’s greatness and generosity as well as further proof Americans are willing to give anyone a fair shot if they play by the rules and apply themselves. The fact two women from such a mistrusted community could be elected fairly is undoubtedly something to be celebrated and proud of.
This was indeed a golden chance for these women to show America a different side. To make an excellent first impression and shoot down negative stereotypes. To change minds and win hearts. But what did we get instead?
During her swearing-in ceremony, Rashida Tlaib said; “And when your son looks at you and says, ‘Mama, look, you won. Bullies don’t win,’ and I said, ‘Baby, they don’t’ — because we’re gonna go in and impeach the motherf****r,”
A statement followed by what sounded like the cheers at a Junior High School pep rally.
Way to fumble the ball! This was a once in a lifetime shot at some positive PR for the Muslim American Community. But there’s more to it than just that.
America is badly divided. More than it’s been in a long time. This growing division is weighing down on the minds of many people and fueling ever-increasing anxiety. The Democrats claim, on an hourly basis, President Trump is divisive, that he preaches hate and divides people. But what is it they offer instead as an alternative?
Michelle Obama said of her Republican opposition; “When they go low, we go high!” Was this an example of going high? Sounding like someone who gets into fights while standing in the checkout line at Walmart?
This is language we as adults prefer not to use in front of children. What she said was low class and ghetto and not becoming of her newly achieved office. As the mother of children did it not occur to her for even a second, she should be setting an example? Or that she is now the visible face of the Palestinian Community in America?
I can hear the counter argument now, “What about Trump and how he talks?” President Trump was not vulgar the night of his victory; he was quite humble. Not swearing or saying anything disgusting at his inauguration. Using the Democrats own logic Rashida Tlaib, “got down on his level.” Is that a Democrat goal? To be on Trump’s level? Somehow I don’t think so.
And before you bring up the infamous, “Grab her by the p***y,” comment, please keep these facts in mind. President Trump was having a private conversation with another man at the time. Completely unaware they were secretly being filmed. There’s a huge difference. Had Trump been standing on a stage surrounded by the Press making such a comment would be a completely different story.
Keep something else in mind, saying “Well Trump does it to” is the response of a CHILD! It’s something a five-year-old says to justify bad behavior. Not a Leader. A real Leader. Someone who sets an example by ignoring what others are doing and charts a new path. One out of the gutter. This is all just more of the same from the Democrats. More hate, more immaturity, more bickering. They never do anything to elevate. It’s always to tear down. No wonder there’s a Walk Away Movement.
I admit I curse quite a bit myself in real life. But I’m also old enough admit things are not getting better. They are clearly getting worse and have been for decades, so maybe it’s time I made an effort and changed my behavior. Our society is in a freefall of decay. You’d have to be blind not to see the downward slide our culture is on.
So why not go in the other direction?
Ever since President Trump’s electoral victory in 2016 the Democrats have thrown one temper tantrum after another, almost stomping their feet demanding we void the results of the election and recognize their obvious divine right to rule. After all, why let something as trivial as an election get in the way of their thirst for power? How dare the uneducated peons of the working class not acknowledge their rightful rulers and choose this ogre instead! But if you want people to vote for you then give them something to vote for. Set an example of a better candidate. Stop threatening to sue your way into leadership but instead, actually lead.
There is a saying, “If you want to be a King then first be a Man.” Then let it be said, if you want to be the Leaders of Great Nation then LEAD.
As for Rashida Tlaib, you only get one chance to make a good first impression but, if you’re lucky, you only get one chance in a billion to make history. How many bigots are looking at her now saying, “See? See that? We elected third-world women of color into office and look what we get!”
It seems both Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar have a gift for fighting ethnic stereotypes. Both made anti-semitic statements in the past and are part of the BDS movement. Both said they will lobby for ending our support for Israel.
Wow, two Muslim women who are anti-Semites and hate Israel? I would never have guessed.
As Churchill said, “What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.”