I've been so impressed by AOC and Ilhan Omar, and they've said much that gives me hope. Everyone sees the world differently, but for me they offer a moral clarity that I don't often hear from elected officials. I say that not to disparage our other politicians - there are many who are good, solid, well intentioned people - but the language those two and a few others use is different and resonates in a particular way, and I think it's important and fortunate that we have those voices.
For a few weeks, I've been toying with an idea that I haven't yet figured out how to articulate, but I'm going to try now. It's often said, in one way or another, that (some) young people are unrealistic idealists and that most of them will become more practical-minded as they age and gain wisdom. It's also been noted that people can get used to just about anything. My idea is that maybe young people are seeing the world with clearer eyes, and just aren't (yet) resigned to the set of objectionable circumstances that older people have chosen to accept. (I say this as someone who's been on this earth for a while, grey hair and all.) In an extreme world, what does a "moderate" look like to everyone else? Obviously, I'm generalizing about age and there are numerous individual exceptions. Plus I'm not even sure if my idea is sensible. This came to mind now because the two representatives you mentioned are on the youthful side, as far as congress goes. I hope you don't mind me throwing it out there.
Peace.
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