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AOC on the floor of the House (Original Post) cilla4progress Jul 2020 OP
You tell him, AOC! MineralMan Jul 2020 #1
Love her!! sunflowerseed Jul 2020 #2
KnR Canoe52 Jul 2020 #3
I think she is a leader of cilla4progress Jul 2020 #4
Well she likes Bernie which is enough to make her an enemy to a certain faction here. Lucky Luciano Jul 2020 #30
Makes me admire her more. She is growing her roots all the way back to FDR. NCjack Jul 2020 #33
Haven't you heard?.. The Primary is OVER.. We're All ON Cha Jul 2020 #60
Concur. TomSlick Jul 2020 #79
Mahalo!! Cha Jul 2020 #80
S e do bheatha! TomSlick Jul 2020 #83
And, what language would that Cha Jul 2020 #87
Scottish Gaelic - or Erse. TomSlick Jul 2020 #104
Thank you for that, Tom Slick! yeah very interesting.. Cha Jul 2020 #105
I haven't seen Outlander. TomSlick Jul 2020 #107
There's no understanding anything they say when they're speaking Cha Jul 2020 #108
+++ still_one Jul 2020 #89
Mahalo, still_one!! Cha Jul 2020 #91
You too Cha still_one Jul 2020 #92
It is a total obsession with some. demmiblue Jul 2020 #70
"Obsession" NurseJackie Jul 2020 #94
"A certain faction here"? Aren't we all Democrats here? George II Jul 2020 #72
Excellent point! Yes We Are! Cha Jul 2020 #81
Everyone just needs to get their eyes in the horizon UpInArms Jul 2020 #75
Thank You, UpInArms! Cha Jul 2020 #82
Ahhhh .... Cha UpInArms Jul 2020 #86
Good to see you, too UpInArms! Cha Jul 2020 #88
Uh oh....you threw up the BatSignal!!! RhodeIslandOne Jul 2020 #78
??? still_one Jul 2020 #102
I think most of us noticed how she separated herself from some Bernie people pnwmom Jul 2020 #84
The "faction" of base Democrats who don't think that it's true betsuni Jul 2020 #95
Bernie is yesterday's news. nt Jamaal510 Jul 2020 #109
It's puzzling LiberalLovinLug Jul 2020 #54
Who "routinely vote with Republicans"? betsuni Jul 2020 #93
I really don't want to diminish the nessage she conveyed in respose to yoyo, but some here believe still_one Jul 2020 #77
Exact quote, as told to New York Magazine: George II Jul 2020 #85
Thanks George still_one Jul 2020 #90
In countries with multi-party systems she's 100% correct Arazi Jul 2020 #97
This is the United States, not another country, and I belong to the Democratic Party. still_one Jul 2020 #101
Our job here is to get ALL Democrats elected and support ALL Democrats la-trucker Jul 2020 #103
+1 betsuni Jul 2020 #106
👏🏽👏🏻 👏🏿 I applaud AOC MLAA Jul 2020 #5
I did not know this would bring tears to my eyes. Croney Jul 2020 #6
And that's how to do it: with dignity, affirmation, clarity and strength! Good for her! flor-de-jasmim Jul 2020 #7
It is really, really, really powerful. Watch it! NNadir Jul 2020 #8
That's the way you do it peggysue2 Jul 2020 #9
Goddam beautiful. cilla4progress Jul 2020 #10
I'm unable to watch Twitter videos... Did she repeat the slur on the House floor? GreatCaesarsGhost Jul 2020 #11
She did not. volstork Jul 2020 #14
Thanks. Probably best that she didn't but I would have been ok with it if she had. GreatCaesarsGhost Jul 2020 #17
She is so poised, volstork Jul 2020 #18
It wouldn't be the first time JonLP24 Jul 2020 #19
This is why people trust Bernie. He was right before it was fashionable. Lucky Luciano Jul 2020 #37
1995. Way ahead of most. JudyM Jul 2020 #59
Who was that congressman who Bernie Sanders called out? Archae Jul 2020 #74
She absolutely did, and now it's totally in the Congressional Records Brother Buzz Jul 2020 #63
My mistake. volstork Jul 2020 #67
Beg to disagree. She did. Duppers Jul 2020 #68
She repeated it in the beginning not in this video n/e FreeState Jul 2020 #71
I watched several and haven't seen that JonLP24 Jul 2020 #16
Yes melman Jul 2020 #27
Thanks for that. GreatCaesarsGhost Jul 2020 #41
She actually did cilla4progress Jul 2020 #56
She did. See post #68. nt Duppers Jul 2020 #69
Good for her. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #12
She is so powerful. volstork Jul 2020 #13
She's already a force to be reckoned with Bettie Jul 2020 #15
She's a star, to be sure. Laelth Jul 2020 #20
Yoho, having drank too much RWNJ kool aid, was besotted as he walked into the congress ........ jaxexpat Jul 2020 #21
Wow. :applause: That's how you handle it. Good for AOC for standing up to a bully. nt crickets Jul 2020 #22
That was truly amazing! Freedomofspeech Jul 2020 #23
She has all the qualities of a transformational figure and I am continually impressed with johnthewoodworker Jul 2020 #24
Well done ouija Jul 2020 #25
fuck the right eShirl Jul 2020 #34
She's great. She even has an asteroid named after her. 23238 Ocasio-Cortez. panader0 Jul 2020 #26
not true! My dog just let out a stinky fart flibbitygiblets Jul 2020 #98
Wow!!! I am so impressed cally Jul 2020 #28
Love her - she'll be one of democratic stars in years to come. nt iluvtennis Jul 2020 #29
She is the best melman Jul 2020 #31
youtube (48min) bigtree Jul 2020 #32
We could use 100 more AOCs. jalan48 Jul 2020 #35
I hope he loses his career ismnotwasm Jul 2020 #36
He had already planned not to run for reelection this year, so there's not scarletwoman Jul 2020 #66
He is retiring. But it would be nice if he can't get a post Congress cushy job. nt Blue_true Jul 2020 #73
A teaching moment Traildogbob Jul 2020 #38
AOC reduced Yoho down to the size of a bottle of YooHoo...and empty bottle at that. patphil Jul 2020 #39
"They did not raise me to accept abuse from men" Bradshaw3 Jul 2020 #40
I hear people here call women that all the time and says it is perfectly ok. LizBeth Jul 2020 #42
I love AOC. shockey80 Jul 2020 #43
I like AOC more every time I see a clip of her. PatrickforO Jul 2020 #44
I love AOC malaise Jul 2020 #45
It's why Republicans work day and night gab13by13 Jul 2020 #46
Alexandria is my hero! jimlup Jul 2020 #47
Such dignity. Such class. Such intelligence. Another woman Enoki33 Jul 2020 #48
See the whole clip here (Feminists Group post): klook Jul 2020 #49
Fantastic relayerbob Jul 2020 #50
AOC, you just spoke for me Olafjoy Jul 2020 #51
that was brilliant LymphocyteLover Jul 2020 #52
When will they quit walking into the wood chipper. Dios Mio Jul 2020 #53
She said "I had to throw men out of bars who acted like that" and it was perfect shade greenjar_01 Jul 2020 #55
He's retiring from the House. His hatred will have no consequence for him. n/t. NNadir Jul 2020 #62
Then may her speech make him toxic on K Street greenjar_01 Jul 2020 #64
Agreed. NNadir Jul 2020 #65
That was great. I love AOC. She does not put up with BS. Vinca Jul 2020 #57
She gave him a swift kick in the nuts, good for her! Woodwizard Jul 2020 #58
Great job, AOC mvd Jul 2020 #61
She would make a great POTUS in a few years. warmfeet Jul 2020 #76
Post removed Post removed Jul 2020 #96
You're aware that the Mayor picks up trash, right? brooklynite Jul 2020 #99
"Member since: Fri Jul 24, 2020, 04:45 AM" left-of-center2012 Jul 2020 #100

Cha

(295,899 posts)
60. Haven't you heard?.. The Primary is OVER.. We're All ON
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 03:49 PM
Jul 2020

BOARD for The Democratic Nominee, Joe Biden

I applaud AOC calling out Yoho on the Floor of the House of Rep.

TomSlick

(11,032 posts)
104. Scottish Gaelic - or Erse.
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 08:06 PM
Jul 2020

An interesting language, not originally written with Latin letters but in Ogham runes. Nothing is pronounced like it looks.

Alba gu Bràth! (pronounced ˈal̪ˠapə kə ˈpɾa) - Scotland Forever! Well, really "Scotland until judgment" since nothing on the earth lasts forever.

Cha

(295,899 posts)
105. Thank you for that, Tom Slick! yeah very interesting..
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 08:27 PM
Jul 2020

I've seen Outlander.. I don't know if it's the same that they're speaking in that series?

TomSlick

(11,032 posts)
107. I haven't seen Outlander.
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 09:42 PM
Jul 2020

If you understand anything they're saying, then it's not Gaelic.

If you can catch a few words, then they are speaking Scots - a dialect of English that borrows Gaelic words but is mostly a kind of English.

You may have sung a song in Scots and not known it.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?

Auld Lang Syne - Old Long Ago.

Cha

(295,899 posts)
108. There's no understanding anything they say when they're speaking
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 09:57 PM
Jul 2020

in their native language.. the Scottish Highlanders lapse into it sometimes.. but the show is mostly in English with their strong Scottish accents.. or in just English.. depending on who's speaking. Talking about "interesting"

Yes, I did know Auld Lang Syne was Scots.. I researched long ago. Fascinating!



pnwmom

(108,925 posts)
84. I think most of us noticed how she separated herself from some Bernie people
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 10:06 PM
Jul 2020

when they were trying to knock Pelosi out of the Speakership.

She is a woman of principle and a strategic thinker.

betsuni

(25,122 posts)
95. The "faction" of base Democrats who don't think that it's true
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 07:07 AM
Jul 2020

that "In any other country Joe Biden and I wouldn't be in the same party"? This is obviously not true. What is she even talking about?

LiberalLovinLug

(14,153 posts)
54. It's puzzling
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 01:25 PM
Jul 2020

Higher min wage
Universal healthcare / MFA
Maternity leave
Justice reform
Campaign finance reform
Fairness doctrine type legislation for news media



These and many other Progressive/Liberal policies that I’ll bet a vast majority of Democrats support.
But somehow there is a disconnect that occurs in actually supporting progressive candidates who want to push hard for these policies instead of those that downplay them as some possible future ideas but not now, or worse regard them as pipe dreams

A paralysis type of fear of losing seats if they not dare support incumbent candidates who routinely vote with Republicans. Somehow missing that if they stopped bad mouthing these progressive upstarts and instead helped promote them, one by one they’d get elected.

If a candidate dares to suggest the party could work harder to fight for these things, they are blasted for it as “attacking” the party. Things they actually want too! I don’t get it

betsuni

(25,122 posts)
93. Who "routinely vote with Republicans"?
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 03:31 AM
Jul 2020

Do you mean the only Democrat who voted against the last Conoavirus stimulus package?

Those things you mention are all Democratic policies.

still_one

(91,945 posts)
77. I really don't want to diminish the nessage she conveyed in respose to yoyo, but some here believe
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 08:02 PM
Jul 2020

that the dislike of Rep Ocasio-Cortez is just out of the blue without merit. It isn't

When she makes statements that "in any other country, Joe Biden and I would not be in the same party"

That kind of speaks for itself

George II

(67,782 posts)
85. Exact quote, as told to New York Magazine:
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 10:06 PM
Jul 2020
“Democrats can be too big of a tent,” Ocasio-Cortez told New York Magazine in a profile published on Monday. When pressed further on what her role in congress would be under a Biden presidency she states, “Oh God. In any other country, Joe Biden and I would not be in the same party, but in America, we are.”

Arazi

(6,829 posts)
97. In countries with multi-party systems she's 100% correct
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 07:14 AM
Jul 2020

The nuances of policy differences would probably place them in different parties.

Of course this quote has been hashed out here ad infinitum but you have to inject it here, now, while claiming this is not an effort to "diminish the message "...

still_one

(91,945 posts)
101. This is the United States, not another country, and I belong to the Democratic Party.
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 08:55 AM
Jul 2020

I am specifically responding to those posts in THIS thread that don’t understand why some don’t care for Rep Ocasio-Cortez.

 

la-trucker

(283 posts)
103. Our job here is to get ALL Democrats elected and support ALL Democrats
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 03:38 PM
Jul 2020

Fawning over just one of hundreds of Democrats some of whom have spent a lifetime fighting with republicans lacks gratefulness for their efforts.

The vocal ones stand on the shoulders of all the ones before them, who silently worked for the goals without desiring fame and attention. So let's hear it for ALL the Democrats who have been fighting republicans.

flor-de-jasmim

(2,124 posts)
7. And that's how to do it: with dignity, affirmation, clarity and strength! Good for her!
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:15 AM
Jul 2020

What a wonderful role model for women of all generations.

peggysue2

(10,811 posts)
9. That's the way you do it
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:19 AM
Jul 2020

Stand up and call the insult out clearly, calmly and without regret. Shame the shameless if for no other reason than to give other women the courage to do the same. Stand up and sing it:

I am somebody's daughter, too.

Says it all for those who need reminding.

GreatCaesarsGhost

(8,584 posts)
11. I'm unable to watch Twitter videos... Did she repeat the slur on the House floor?
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:24 AM
Jul 2020

Just saw a report on MSNBC hinting that she did.

volstork

(5,394 posts)
14. She did not.
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:27 AM
Jul 2020

Last edited Thu Jul 23, 2020, 09:18 PM - Edit history (1)

My error-- in an earlier portion of her speech, she did quote what he said to her. I had not seen that video when I responded.

volstork

(5,394 posts)
18. She is so poised,
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:34 AM
Jul 2020

and so righteous and measured in her anger as she speaks. It is truly astounding to watch.

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
19. It wouldn't be the first time
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:34 AM
Jul 2020

Bernie Sanders quoted a slur to call out a homophobic congressman years ago.

Brother Buzz

(36,212 posts)
63. She absolutely did, and now it's totally in the Congressional Records
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 04:40 PM
Jul 2020

Forward to 1:24 of the entire video posted by DUer, Egberto Willies on YouTube

Laelth

(32,017 posts)
20. She's a star, to be sure.
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:35 AM
Jul 2020

If she wants a bigger role, I see very little that could stop her.

For now, she’s a treasure—as is.



-Laelth

jaxexpat

(6,701 posts)
21. Yoho, having drank too much RWNJ kool aid, was besotted as he walked into the congress ........
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:38 AM
Jul 2020

building. In his cups, he mouthed off at a person who has professional experience dealing with drunks. It is not ending well for him, poor little kool aid drinker. He has yet to realize what hit him.

 

johnthewoodworker

(694 posts)
24. She has all the qualities of a transformational figure and I am continually impressed with
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:48 AM
Jul 2020

her response to criticism, clarity of thought, and ethical integrity. She needs to be careful because she is the type of figure that will draw out violent intent from the right. I think the credo is, 'kill the best and buy the rest'.

panader0

(25,816 posts)
26. She's great. She even has an asteroid named after her. 23238 Ocasio-Cortez.
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:51 AM
Jul 2020

Somehow I don't think Yoho will get anything named after him.

cally

(21,589 posts)
28. Wow!!! I am so impressed
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:52 AM
Jul 2020

Too many of my generation just ignored the vitriol but she is too strong, smart, and impressive to just ignore the abuse.

scarletwoman

(31,893 posts)
66. He had already planned not to run for reelection this year, so there's not
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 04:47 PM
Jul 2020

much else to do to him except say, "bye."

Traildogbob

(8,571 posts)
38. A teaching moment
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 12:09 PM
Jul 2020

This brave, powerful, brilliant young woman is teaching our country how to handle old white GOP pricks. With class, and intellect, as powerful as Every member of USA women’s soccer team taking a free kick to his old gravity abused nut sack.
DNC take note and find the anger and courage to end McConnell/trump/Barr attack on democracy. I want to see this much passion from all of them to fight for our country as AOC does.
Thank you AOC for your leadership.

Bradshaw3

(7,454 posts)
40. "They did not raise me to accept abuse from men"
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 12:16 PM
Jul 2020

Wow. She is just terrific in so many ways. A true role model.

PatrickforO

(14,514 posts)
44. I like AOC more every time I see a clip of her.
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 12:30 PM
Jul 2020

Wish she was my Representative instead of my 'freedom caucus' guy, that's for sure.

Enoki33

(1,584 posts)
48. Such dignity. Such class. Such intelligence. Another woman
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 01:08 PM
Jul 2020

confirming it will take them to save the planet.

Olafjoy

(937 posts)
51. AOC, you just spoke for me
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 01:12 PM
Jul 2020

Women are so effing tired of disrespect. Speak up, speak out, confront. Silent no more.

 

greenjar_01

(6,477 posts)
55. She said "I had to throw men out of bars who acted like that" and it was perfect shade
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 01:30 PM
Jul 2020

Ted Yoho acting like a dude getting bounced from a bar.



Devastating. Hope the people in his district are listening.

NNadir

(33,368 posts)
65. Agreed.
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 04:42 PM
Jul 2020

He's apparently I veterinarian.

I wouldn't let that asshole near my cat.

He should be a pariah; but in a district that elected him, it's not likely.

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