Tlaib and her allies enraged over ‘racist and Islamophobic’ cartoon showing her with exploded pager

This is how charges of “racism” and “Islamophobia” are weaponized against those who oppose jihad mass murder and Sharia oppression of women. There is nothing “racist” or “Islamophobic” about this cartoon. It doesn’t mention Tlaib’s race or her religion. It merely makes fun of her for her unapologetic and open support of the jihad against Israel, which allies her with jihad terror groups including Hizballah. For Tlaib and others like her, however, charging “racism” and “Islamophobia” is the all-purpose response to any criticism, no matter how mild.

“Rashida Tlaib condemns racist and Islamophobic cartoon depicting her with exploding pager,” Express Tribune, September 21, 2024:

US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has condemned a political cartoon published by the National Review that portrays her with an exploding pager, calling it racist and Islamophobic.

The cartoon, created by Henry Payne, references recent explosions in Lebanon where pagers used by Hezbollah members reportedly detonated, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.

Israel has been accused of being responsible for the explosions, though it has not officially claimed responsibility.

Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress and a fierce critic of Israel’s military actions, said the cartoon would incite further hate and violence against Arab and Muslim communities.

“Our community is already in so much pain,” Tlaib wrote on social media, adding that such depictions normalize racism and put lives at risk.

The cartoon showed a woman labeled as “Rep. Tlaib” sitting next to a pager that explodes while she comments, “ODD. MY PAGER JUST EXPLODED.”

Payne’s title for the cartoon, “Tlaib Pager Hamas,” sparked outrage online, with many social media users condemning it as offensive. Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud called the cartoon “disgusting” and criticized the normalization of anti-Arab bigotry….

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