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trueblue2007

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188. i agree with your statement. Me too... even though i like AOC, she's dividing us- not what we need

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Thu Jul 11, 2019, 05:52 PM

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AOC Fires Back at 'Outright Disrespectful' Pelosi for 'Explicit Singling Out of Newly-Elected... [View all] DonViejo Jul 2019 OP

What is her underlying suggestion here? Watchfoxheadexplodes Jul 2019 #1

I stand with both--neither are 100% right, and both seemed to act similarly, just to different media TheBlackAdder Jul 2019 #25

This is, indeed, one of those rare times, where both sides have a point GusBob Jul 2019 #47

I agree bdamomma Jul 2019 #203

Yep! Raster Jul 2019 #90

i Stand with Nancy also. trueblue2007 Jul 2019 #158

Where I live, in CT, young progressives love AOC. She's bringing people into the Democratic party femmedem Jul 2019 #2

Is there a poll you are getting this information from? Can you provide a link? ehrnst Jul 2019 #12

It's from an outfit called "Some People Have Said Polling Co." BannonsLiver Jul 2019 #32

Oh, THAT one.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #39

Love That Answer Me. Jul 2019 #72

Post removed Post removed Jul 2019 #139

Yes, AOC should be upright longer than the speaker. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2019 #149

That same poll radical noodle Jul 2019 #155

My poll is the latest election results in my district where the green party candidate received 28.5% femmedem Jul 2019 #190

BS Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #24

Really? HopeAgain Jul 2019 #29

But sitting home on election day is Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #30

True, but why does it seem HopeAgain Jul 2019 #33

If they want to have a voice Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #41

My simple point HopeAgain Jul 2019 #45

No one is chasing them away Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #48

Here's my suggestion ChicagoRonin Jul 2019 #69

We have a wonderful liberal arts college. I've been on campus many times for GOTV over the yrs Thekaspervote Jul 2019 #78

Okay, so . . . ChicagoRonin Jul 2019 #93

What others? Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #105

"What others?" ChicagoRonin Jul 2019 #108

Which is only you Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #113

I didn't just mean those ChicagoRonin Jul 2019 #120

Again that was only you Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #148

not me... pangaia Jul 2019 #133

The fact that most people on DU agree or disagree with you is not relevant. intheflow Jul 2019 #206

Very true Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #208

Can't we do both? intheflow Jul 2019 #210

Maybe Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #211

Who is "chasing them away?" They're right there.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #65

Good post nt Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #104

Replying to criticism HopeAgain Jul 2019 #195

One rule for AOC, and another for anyone who disagrees with her. ehrnst Jul 2019 #205

you were just shown the data that shows that qazplm135 Jul 2019 #118

And most of those older people vote Republican every time. Mariana Jul 2019 #135

No people that didn't vote Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #146

How are we chasing them away? fallout87 Jul 2019 #184

And the slow march to the right continues HopeAgain Jul 2019 #196

Disenchanted? fallout87 Jul 2019 #212

Interesting. Percentage increase in turnout from 2014 to 2018 was greatest among the 18-29 yo group. klook Jul 2019 #178

easy qazplm135 Jul 2019 #64

Well said nt Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #103

+1000 smirkymonkey Jul 2019 #110

I just hear: Silence them! HopeAgain Jul 2019 #137

well I can't help what you hear qazplm135 Jul 2019 #140

it could be a one off or a trend but NEW voter turnout in 2020 is shaping up to be historic. Kurt V. Jul 2019 #36

I hope you're right Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #43

Congress is there to legislate change, not "demand" it. lapucelle Jul 2019 #106

It's almost as if some are shocked that the majority of votes determines what passes ehrnst Jul 2019 #123

LOL nt Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #147

I'm not defending it. I'm relaying information. femmedem Jul 2019 #191

Win their votes? Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #193

Get back to us at Election time... brooklynite Jul 2019 #176

Not true. We had a special election for state rep in my district. femmedem Jul 2019 #189

Where I live in CT I'm seeing the opposite. I also have a lot of friends and some relatives.... George II Jul 2019 #198

Know what AOC? Zoonart Jul 2019 #3

It's the condescension in the last sentence that is not helpful. theaocp Jul 2019 #4

It was outrageously stated, but Ilsa Jul 2019 #5

And the bickering customerserviceguy Jul 2019 #144

Agreed. We need to stand Ilsa Jul 2019 #168

Have you ever played competitive sports? Zoonart Jul 2019 #11

+1000. It seems that some on the team are trying to be the coach and the quarterback ehrnst Jul 2019 #16

Great analogy mcar Jul 2019 #170

"Kissing of rings?" ehrnst Jul 2019 #13

"knee of the master" n/t theaocp Jul 2019 #22

?? ehrnst Jul 2019 #28

It's the comment I originally replied to. theaocp Jul 2019 #31

That's apparently what Pelosi was attempting to do. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #40

And it's not like AOC is EVER condescending or snarky towards other Dems. ehrnst Jul 2019 #88

That doesn't solve the problem. theaocp Jul 2019 #97

Poor job indeed...doubling down on a Maureen Dowd interview?!?!?!!! Nevermypresident Jul 2019 #125

Maybe the new members need to adjust ripcord Jul 2019 #207

+1000 Thekaspervote Jul 2019 #81

Well, I guess you told her... LOL pangaia Jul 2019 #134

"You are a SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE" jayfish Jul 2019 #153

I support AOC fully in this Tarc Jul 2019 #6

+1,000. n/t intheflow Jul 2019 #169

I support Speaker Pelosi Gothmog Jul 2019 #7

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #20

Me too... even though i like AOC, she's dividing us- not what we need dsp3000 Jul 2019 #91

i agree with your statement. Me too... even though i like AOC, she's dividing us- not what we need trueblue2007 Jul 2019 #188

Perhaps in Future Bettie Jul 2019 #8

No kidding. cwydro Jul 2019 #14

Did you find a sale on strawmen? ehrnst Jul 2019 #21

I would think that some might want to run for Republican seats instead of safe Democratic seats... Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #49

They ran for the seats in the districts where they live Bettie Jul 2019 #70

Love how people like to tell us useless old people how we skew.... LakeArenal Jul 2019 #87

I'm not young either Bettie Jul 2019 #94

Are you a member of house leadership? Bettie Jul 2019 #95

Yep. LakeArenal Jul 2019 #100

DO you believe that Bettie Jul 2019 #109

I said what I said. LakeArenal Jul 2019 #130

Actually, what I said is that in Bettie Jul 2019 #138

Now you take me out if context. LakeArenal Jul 2019 #141

How helpful is it to defy leadership as a newbie in terms of crucial legislation? Change comes from Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #111

Of What 'Crucial Legislation" Do You Speak? jayfish Jul 2019 #154

And I suppose we should just let kids die ...we were never going to get the legislation we wanted. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #160

Thank you, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez! RandiFan1290 Jul 2019 #9

Plus, AOC, Rashida Talib, Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley Bettie Jul 2019 #17

Who do you think should just "fucking say" that lefties "aren't welcome in the party"? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #27

Crickets? ehrnst Jul 2019 #67

IF by lefties you mean people who fail to accept today's political realities.. nini Jul 2019 #177

Well they don't speak for even more of us! GulfCoast66 Jul 2019 #199

Especially that first day in office where Pelosi protested outside AOC's office! The disrespect! ehrnst Jul 2019 #23

They voted against important legislation...has nothing to do with their heritage or color. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #50

+1000 LiberalLovinLug Jul 2019 #142

Thanks! Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #161

The person constantly standing out doesn't want to be singled out? SlogginThroughIt Jul 2019 #10

Wanting to have it both ways usually doesn't work out well. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #19

Just what we need - A purity battle in the House. MineralMan Jul 2019 #15

+1000 Nevermypresident Jul 2019 #127

What happened to AOC "giving zero f*cks" about what people think about her challenging senior dems? ehrnst Jul 2019 #18

Her fans on woke Twitter demand that she rails against "establishment" anything BannonsLiver Jul 2019 #35

Apparently she can dish it out, but take it? Not so much. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #37

Yes, that is also true. BannonsLiver Jul 2019 #38

I wonder what her constituents think...my friend Barbara is in her district and is not a fan. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #52

Interesting that NY 14th dist polls put AOC about in line with Pelosi and Schumer. ehrnst Jul 2019 #55

Is she serving her constituents? I am not sure. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #114

I like AOC Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #26

The more polite republicans Turbineguy Jul 2019 #34

She's right. Nancy has done that and I notice she doesn't seem to go after moderates. nt Autumn Jul 2019 #42

How many newly elected moderates court the media and controversy, rather then put their heads down OnDoutside Jul 2019 #53

Those young women work very hard. And there is no fucking reason they ever need put their Autumn Jul 2019 #57

What bothers some, is attacking those who are supposed to be their colleagues. Plus the jury is OnDoutside Jul 2019 #71

We see things differently. They are using social media quite well. nt Autumn Jul 2019 #74

Yes, in your opinion they are using social media quite well, I'm saying it's too early to know how OnDoutside Jul 2019 #79

Circular conversations go nowhere. Have a nice day nt Autumn Jul 2019 #82

Only conversing with those you agree with, isn't far behind. OnDoutside Jul 2019 #156

I'm just not a fan of some conversation techniques, especially sea-lioning. Autumn Jul 2019 #162

Which again, is your opinion. OnDoutside Jul 2019 #166

Well no shit. It is my opinion, I never claimed otherwise. Autumn Jul 2019 #174

AOC is actually underwater in favorability qazplm135 Jul 2019 #204

the problem solver caucus challenged her leadership. for them she has crickets Kurt V. Jul 2019 #175

"Go after?" ehrnst Jul 2019 #54

Yeah, no. MrsCoffee Jul 2019 #44

a country that has a sound political structure does not elect a trump. way past time to shake Kurt V. Jul 2019 #46

Isn't that what Trump ran on? How do you propose that things be "shaken up?" ehrnst Jul 2019 #51

Shaking up ...for some is what my Mom called lip service. Now Pres. Obama shook things up Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #58

OK, so what specifically do you think would 'shake things up' like that going forward? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #59

Beating Trump and by some miracle winning the Senate. Talk is cheap with out winning elections...it Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #112

1st and foremost is the issue of dark money and the oversized influence in our body politic Kurt V. Jul 2019 #60

So, how specifically do we do that, as long as "Citizens United" stands? ehrnst Jul 2019 #63

you call out corruption even it pisses off the donor class. warren has a plan for that. 😀 Kurt V. Jul 2019 #66

OK, "calling out corruption." There are lots and lots of people doing that. How does it get the ehrnst Jul 2019 #75

i'll defer to warren on specifics. but to my point, history is quite clear true structural change Kurt V. Jul 2019 #102

So you're saying from the top down, to convince people to change things from the bottom up? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #119

I'm talking about activist. also i think you just like giving me hell. lol. Kurt V. Jul 2019 #124

.... ehrnst Jul 2019 #136

if you could pick one issue (other than the entire republican party lol) Kurt V. Jul 2019 #173

Not sure what you mean... ehrnst Jul 2019 #179

its a hypothetical. mine was dark money. but as you say we've many. i just threw it out there. Kurt V. Jul 2019 #180

I just added a bunch more to my reply... (nt) ehrnst Jul 2019 #182

nice! thanks for taking the time Kurt V. Jul 2019 #185

Both sides need to stop this public spat ASAP Pachamama Jul 2019 #56

That's exactly what Pelosi was trying to do in that meeting where she said to stop ehrnst Jul 2019 #62

Didn't Pelosi "single out" both the Blues Dogs and the New Dems? lapucelle Jul 2019 #61

... LexVegas Jul 2019 #68

Dems won a blue tsunami in 2018, watoos Jul 2019 #73

"In power awhile." Less than six months... and we don't have the Senate ehrnst Jul 2019 #77

What has the House accomplished? watoos Jul 2019 #89

Other than conducting dozens of investigations, writing legislation... ehrnst Jul 2019 #92

What have the dozens of investigations accomplished? watoos Jul 2019 #121

After less than 6 months? But by all means keep moving the goal posts... ehrnst Jul 2019 #131

I am at least calling for the House to do something, watoos Jul 2019 #145

And you've been shown that you don't keep track of what they are doing at all ehrnst Jul 2019 #151

Exactly right! LiberalLovinLug Jul 2019 #143

The race card? Really? nini Jul 2019 #76

Agree! Thekaspervote Jul 2019 #84

The GOP said that Dems were "racist" when they didn't support Al Gonzales as AG. Now they have a Dem ehrnst Jul 2019 #96

Hear, hear! smirkymonkey Jul 2019 #116

Give it up, AOC mcar Jul 2019 #80

Oh screw her, she's singling herself out. Instant Liberal Jul 2019 #83

It's like when the GOP accused Democrats of "Racism!!" for not supporting Alberto Gonzales' for AG. ehrnst Jul 2019 #86

And we have the race card being played..... ehrnst Jul 2019 #85

I have to agree ripcord Jul 2019 #98

Remember when AOC campaigned against WOC Dem candidates in Florida and Kansas?... SidDithers Jul 2019 #167

Well, it's OK for them to do it mcar Jul 2019 #171

And Bernie's rally for Gillum might have cost him that race. GulfCoast66 Jul 2019 #200

Aretha Franklin Think lyrics Let's be cool DU IADEMO2004 Jul 2019 #99

I support AOC Robot_Ears Jul 2019 #101

Fully agree killaphill Jul 2019 #115

No, Nancy does NOT.. you have it Wrong.. Cha Jul 2019 #192

Nor has Jahana Hayes. I wonder why none of them were "singled out"? Oh right.... George II Jul 2019 #194

And, Jahana Hayes! Nancy wants to win the House in 2020! Cha Jul 2019 #197

AOC is so wrong mcar Jul 2019 #201

Yes, it's really too bad.. Nancy's thinking about Cha Jul 2019 #202

AOC has never been in the minority aeromanKC Jul 2019 #107

Pelosi was in the majority in 2010 watoos Jul 2019 #126

Exactly. Pelosi knows from experience what can happen when you over reach aeromanKC Jul 2019 #157

I stand by AOC Liberalhammer Jul 2019 #117

I was pretty critical of AOC at times. tymorial Jul 2019 #122

My advice to the feuding Congressfolks... STOP IT! Lucid Dreamer Jul 2019 #128

That's what Pelosi was trying to do... then AOC decided that Pelosi was talking in private about HER ehrnst Jul 2019 #129

It's time for Nancy to show her leadership skills in addressing this issue. Nevermypresident Jul 2019 #132

+1,000,000!!! DasMadchen Jul 2019 #150

They- whoever They are Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 2019 #152

AOC is 100% right melman Jul 2019 #159

AOC and crew are losing my respect n/t scardycat Jul 2019 #163

I've been saying this for two days. intheflow Jul 2019 #164

Apparently, closed-door meetings aren't really closed door for some reps...nt SidDithers Jul 2019 #165

Yes, it clearly wasn't a closed door meeting. Mariana Jul 2019 #209

She didn't "single them out" because of their gender (psst, Pelosi is the same!) or race. George II Jul 2019 #172

No, she didn't. Skidmore Jul 2019 #187

this Pelosi / AOC thing is INSANE Skittles Jul 2019 #181

AOC needs to have a little more respect. fallout87 Jul 2019 #183

I watched AOC today watoos Jul 2019 #186