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(7,681 posts) Fri Nov 9, 2018, 05:57 PM Nov 2018

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Fox News [View all]

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Fox News [View all] melman Nov 2018 OP

K&R ck4829 Nov 2018 #1

She's the kind of Democrat we need. pdsimdars Nov 2018 #12

She is ck4829 Nov 2018 #100

DAmn right. MariaCSR Nov 2018 #113

Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #123

She could just do it the republican way genxlib Nov 2018 #2

+1 Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #33

Nope ProfessorGAC Nov 2018 #105

GOOD! Tom Rivers Nov 2018 #3

OTOH... Geechie Nov 2018 #4

ya know? luvallpeeps Nov 2018 #44

I wish she wouldn't play their game nini Nov 2018 #5

I disagree melman Nov 2018 #8

I understand.. but Fox loves it nini Nov 2018 #10

I don't think they do melman Nov 2018 #13

I wouldn't exactly think someone with a $174,000 a year salary and over $1M expenses.... George II Nov 2018 #19

She doesn't have it yet. Caliman73 Nov 2018 #22

Her first month's pay will be $14,500. One would think that someone who now.... George II Nov 2018 #23

So then no slack...? What she said was nonsense? Caliman73 Nov 2018 #24

She doesn't get the money right away ZeroSomeBrains Nov 2018 #26

Stop attacking one of our own and realize everyone is not you. SMC22307 Nov 2018 #34

Who is "attacking"? How? George II Nov 2018 #36

You're mocking her and it needs to stop. SMC22307 Nov 2018 #41

Okay, we've moved one step further..........HOW am I "mocking" her? George II Nov 2018 #49

I'm still curious how she paid for all that travel to promote R B Garr Nov 2018 #55

I am sure faux news looked into it for you.. disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #106

Reality is it looked like Fox News got under Cortez's skin, which R B Garr Nov 2018 #111

+1000 Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #39

"Backhanded shade" -- that's exactly what it is! SMC22307 Nov 2018 #42

Oh! Love to see this! R B Garr Nov 2018 #56

You have higher expectations than I.. disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #107

She said something dumb and Fux attacked her. Ninsianna Nov 2018 #92

You're missing the point as well. SMC22307 Nov 2018 #98

Seems like you're the one missing the point. Ninsianna Nov 2018 #121

"She said something dumb" disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #108

Yes, really. Ninsianna Nov 2018 #122

She can also stay in a hostel in D.C. roody Nov 2018 #70

or she could seek housing outside of DC, and obtain an understanding of the metro system. Ninsianna Nov 2018 #93

$174k for a home in both DC & NYC is not a lot jg10003 Nov 2018 #28

That's $174K a year. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in.... George II Nov 2018 #35

Not quite. SMC22307 Nov 2018 #46

How about this (btw, I was wrong, not $1700, actually $1871, which is 1/7 monthly salary, sorry): George II Nov 2018 #52

Per rentjungle, the average rent in DC for a 1-bedroom apartment is $2086/mo. SMC22307 Nov 2018 #68

it's amazing that the many college students in DC somehow.manage ro find Ninsianna Nov 2018 #94

I'm shocked they haven't suggested she sleep in her office. Autumn Nov 2018 #63

Exactly, I love that she flings it back in their faces. SMC22307 Nov 2018 #69

14,500 gross. federal, DC, & NY taxes. Other jg10003 Nov 2018 #57

Huh? She and her mother have owned that coop in NYC for a long time (not a rental).... George II Nov 2018 #58

Unreal melman Nov 2018 #59

That is not what she was talking about in this instance. George II Nov 2018 #62

Yes it is melman Nov 2018 #77

I did. George II Nov 2018 #78

Okay melman Nov 2018 #86

"I don't begrudge her anything" progressoid Nov 2018 #74

Example? George II Nov 2018 #75

Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #81

hahaha not even close obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #83

Did you see the link I posted (and corrected it to $1870)? George II Nov 2018 #84

Okay melman Nov 2018 #38

She makes $24,000 a year obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #82

???? HopeAgain Nov 2018 #101

They're in power because we ignored them. Iggo Nov 2018 #18

Indeed ck4829 Nov 2018 #99

Income inequality is not a "distraction." SMC22307 Nov 2018 #31

I didn't say the 'issue' was a distraction at all nini Nov 2018 #40

Ignoring the propaganda is what they want. SMC22307 Nov 2018 #47

Yes she is.. disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #109

I know what you mean. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #66

Thanks for the calm response :D nini Nov 2018 #80

:) Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #87

No Way...slap them down righteously. Make their arguments look foolish and cruel when they are. JCanete Nov 2018 #116

AND.. isn't there a fund of some kind to help her get to DC? nini Nov 2018 #6

Unfortunately, donating to her for personal expenses would be on the edge. Blue_true Nov 2018 #7

I was thinking the DNC or something.. but you're right nini Nov 2018 #11

Tell them sis malaise Nov 2018 #9

Go AOC! You represent Yorktown better than Rebekah Mercer!! nt Lucky Luciano Nov 2018 #14

She and a few others will be the real representatives of about 90% of America. rurallib Nov 2018 #21

Kicking. eom littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #15

She is a boss. volstork Nov 2018 #16

It took them a while to get Obama's name right. Stellar Nov 2018 #17

If there congressional salary was the most money our congressman ever made this will be a much bette TeamPooka Nov 2018 #20

I have a hard time paying bills as well ZeroSomeBrains Nov 2018 #25

hmmm elmac Nov 2018 #27

WOW. She is among a lot of ladies that have stood out in this election cycle...all GOOD ones!! SWBTATTReg Nov 2018 #29

Hopefully that shut a yap or two over at FAUX The Genealogist Nov 2018 #30

I love her! redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #32

+1000 Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #37

Very sharp jabs at these poverty-shamers. Very effective in my opinion MaryMagdaline Nov 2018 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author MaryMagdaline Nov 2018 #45

k&r bigtree Nov 2018 #48

Hah, thanks...just learned that War monger Judith Miller, formerly of NYTimes now on FOX. rgbecker Nov 2018 #50

Hey, I gotta tell you. I like this punch in the nose. It bloodies. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #51

K&R for talking about most of us! dchill Nov 2018 #53

Okay, I'll admit I was wrong about her. Qutzupalotl Nov 2018 #54

And remember, this is a 2nd residence for her MiniMe Nov 2018 #60

I think we are going to really like her. n/t Liberal In Texas Nov 2018 #61

AOC needs a book deal fast. Gidney N Cloyd Nov 2018 #64

Kick. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #65

Fox does us a real favor every time they help another Hortensis Nov 2018 #67

K & R h2ebits Nov 2018 #72

Good for her. yardwork Nov 2018 #71

You tell em'! oldlibdem Nov 2018 #73

love her AlexSFCA Nov 2018 #76

maybe the Obamas or one of the Dems leaders can have her stay @their place for a while till onetexan Nov 2018 #79

The people she constantly attacks? Ninsianna Nov 2018 #95

Anyone who disparages this fierce young woman of color... demmiblue Nov 2018 #85

I am with you there... disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #110

K&R nt Rob H. Nov 2018 #88

Ahh that explains a lot. Lol. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2018 #89

Yes melman Nov 2018 #90

Lol... AOC keeping it 100: demmiblue Nov 2018 #91

Get off my lawn. HopeAgain Nov 2018 #102

I may be kicked out of here for saying this.. MissMillie Nov 2018 #96

"She should never--ever--make this about her or her name." melman Nov 2018 #97

Its like product endorsement. Bfd Nov 2018 #103

Ah melman Nov 2018 #112

Of course, it sealed it for me too. Bfd Nov 2018 #114

No melman Nov 2018 #115

Okay mr melman. I have no idea what excited you about money & media but have a nice day anyway. Bfd Nov 2018 #118

Well you see melman Nov 2018 #119

? What phrase? The big business of Money & Media? Bfd Nov 2018 #120

Um...FOX news isn't some marginal outfit. It has credibility with way too many people. This is how JCanete Nov 2018 #117

K&R for AOC.. disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #104