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lees1975

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8. The Somali community in Minnesota is neither a disgrace nor garbage.

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Sun Dec 14, 2025, 11:14 AM

Dec 14

It's prosperous, energetic, enthusiastic in its investment in this country, contributors, and apparently have an astoundingly low crime rate. Go figure. About a third of the community was born in the US, and the citizenship rate is pretty high, even so, their numbers don't account for much more than 4-5% of the vote Ilhan Omar would get in an election, if, in fact, all of those who were eligible voted for her. She has obviously earned the respect and support of the people of her district, which happens to be majority white. She's far more of an American Patriot than Donald Trump is.

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Waiting expectantly for the reaction that is not going to happen. [View all] lees1975 Dec 13 OP

"patriots who understand the reason for this country's existence... Beartracks Dec 14 #1

repub party hates women nt msongs Dec 14 #2

My guess is that Trump just assured that Omar wins a fifth term, by a larger margin than she has won in the past. lees1975 Dec 14 #3

Whether it's Omar, a reporter or past presidents, his belittling should be met instantly with condemnation Deuxcents Dec 14 #4

Every accusation is a confession. usonian Dec 14 #5

What I dont get is that it was the Mormons Figarosmom Dec 14 #6

I doubt the Mormons provided much help. They are mostly bigots whose doctrine promotes white supremacy. lees1975 Dec 14 #7

The Somali community in Minnesota is neither a disgrace nor garbage. lees1975 Dec 14 #8