Why the Right Fears AOC

[eohrnberger]

Name it because you are wrong.

I think we've had similar discussions before and came to no real resolution, as we see things quite differently. Let's just leave it at that, shall we?

 

[poweRob]

I think we've had similar discussions before and came to no real resolution, as we see things quite differently. Let's just leave it at that, shall we?

I do not recall ever having a conversation with anyone about how extreme AOC is nor asking for examples. All I have thus far is one dodge by Josie and two dodges by you. Like I said... if she is SOOOOooo extreme then this should be SOOOooooo easy to prove. What policy of hers is extreme?

 

[RaleBulgarian]

.... She's not smart, says the most ridiculous things, and is much further left than mainstream America.

You’re mistaking naive for dumb. Learn her history and you’ll understand.

 

[eohrnberger]

I do not recall ever having a conversation with anyone about how extreme AOC is nor asking for examples. All I have thus far is one dodge by Josie and two dodges by you.

70% Top Marginal Tax Rate
Abolish ICE
Climate change policy - it's like WW II
Green New Deal
Free college
Medicare for all

It seems like every leftist bad idea to compromise people's security, increase government power and its control over the people all rolled into one to me.
But I suspect you don't think these are bad ideas at all.

 

[armycowboy]

The right doesn't really fear AOC personally. They do however, fear her ideas and the fact that they're becoming more popular with the American people.

 

[Josie]

It's not about me. AOC is being called extreme. Prove it. What policy?

Two of you have dodged this very simple question already. If you truly believe her to be extreme this should be very very easy for you.

I didn't say it was about you. I'm just asking you a simple question -- what are examples of "extreme left" to you?

And I dodged nothing. You weren't asking me a question until just now when you dodged my question to you.

 

[humbolt]

Y'all on the left only have 12 years before you're dead according to the mental giant. Best get busy. Time's a wasting. It's also millions of degrees not far below the surface of the earth, which is why basements and mining are dangerous. I'm cooking a rib eye on my basement floor right this second.

 

[BWG]

It's funny as hell watching the cultists demonize a freshman female democrat congressperson about what she says after all the stupid crap the gangster-in-chief spouts.

I love it!!! She was on Stephen Colbert's show last night an revealed she likes Ben & Jerry's, Americone Dream (Stephen Colbert's) Ice Cream. I went and bought 4 pints today. Mmmmm good!!!! :lol:

 

[poweRob]

Well thank you...

70% Top Marginal Tax Rate

You might not like the idea but it's not extreme by American standards.

Americans support Ocasio-Cortez’s 70 percent tax rate on rich: poll

The Hill-HarrisX survey found that 59 percent of US voters support raising the top rate to 70 percent, which she said would be applied to income above the first $10 million taxpayers earn.​

Abolish ICE

Poll: Voters oppose abolishing ICE​

Congrats you found one she didn't win a poll in.​

Climate change policy - it's like WW II

That's not a stated policy. Just your hyperbole​

Green New Deal

Poll: Majorities of both parties support Green New Deal​

Free college

Medicare for All and Free College Tuition Are Wildly Popular Policies​

Medicare for all

Seventy percent of Americans support 'Medicare for all' in new poll​

It seems like every leftist bad idea to compromise people's security, increase government power and its control over the people all rolled into one to me.
But I suspect you don't think these are bad ideas at all.

Looks like she might be extreme on one policy that you listed. Which conversely makes you extreme on four of the others you mentioned. You are the extremist. Not AOC. She is quantifiably with mainstream America. Sorry.

 

[trixare4kids]

The one way you can always tell how much the right wing fears somebody is the level of attention they give them. And the far right has found a new Hillary to demonize.

One poster here said something about urinating in their undies. No doubt that is what is happening as they lose control of their functions.

So the left fears Trump.
Finally something you and I agree on.

The O/P is fodder and bait. You don't really believe anyone fears someone who is dumber than a tree stump like O whatever her name is, do you?

 

[poweRob]

I didn't say it was about you. I'm just asking you a simple question -- what are examples of "extreme left" to you?

And I dodged nothing. You weren't asking me a question until just now when you dodged my question to you.

This is what you responded to initially and dodged...

Go ahead... spout a policy of hers that you think is "the extreme left". Please.

And you said nothing regarding that. I guess you need a question mark I suppose. I know you'd like to think you have found a "gotcha" moment but this isn't about me.

 

[Josie]

This is what you responded to initially and dodged...



And you said nothing regarding that. I guess you need a question mark I suppose. I know you'd like to think you have found a "gotcha" moment but this isn't about me.

Again - you weren’t asking me. You answer my question and then it’s your turn to ask me a question. That’s how civilized conversations go. I’ll ask again - what are some “extreme left” policies?

 

[Fishking]

You’re mistaking naive for dumb. Learn her history and you’ll understand.

Which of the three chambers of Congress did she get elected to? I mean...three chambers of government...I mean...

 

[poweRob]

Again - you weren’t asking me. You answer my question and then it’s your turn to ask me a question. That’s how civilized conversations go. I’ll ask again - what are some “extreme left” policies?

You responded that direct quote of mine. If you don't want to answer fine. If you want to know more about me... start a thread in the appropriate forum... maybe I'll show up.

Quick reminder... this thread topic is:

Why the Right Fears AOC​

 

[eohrnberger]

Well thak you...

You might not like the idea but it's not extreme by American standards.

Americans support Ocasio-Cortez’s 70 percent tax rate on rich: poll

The Hill-HarrisX survey found that 59 percent of US voters support raising the top rate to 70 percent, which she said would be applied to income above the first $10 million taxpayers earn.​

Poll: Voters oppose abolishing ICE​

Congrats you found one she didn't win a poll in.​

That's not a stated policy. Just your hyperbole​

Actually, the full and direct quote is: 'Climate Change is Our World War II'.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls Climate Change 'Our World War II ...https://reason.com/blog/2019/01/22/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-calls-climate-c

She also made this bold prediction.

'The world is going to end in 12 years if we don't address climate change

Didn't know she was cribbing notes from Al Gore, and didn't he state that same thing like 25 years ago, or something?

Poll: Majorities of both parties support Green New Deal​

Medicare for All and Free College Tuition Are Wildly Popular Policies​

Seventy percent of Americans support 'Medicare for all' in new poll​

Looks like she might be extreme on one policy that you listed. Which conversely makes you extreme on four of the others you mentioned. You are the extremist. Not AOC. She is quantifiably with mainstream America. Sorry.

It's all 'We don't need no stinckin' economy. We can get the government to pay for it all' (an never gets into the details of where that money comes from).

Sorry, but I'm simply not on board with that.

Meh. All citations from the leftist media, which has exposed it's Dorean Grey in mirror of Covington Catholic High School and the apparently false BuzzFeed story of last Friday. Sorry, but no. Simply don't believe the leftist media anymore.

 

[poweRob]

So the left fears Trump.

A psychopath with a finger on the button. You're goddamn right. The only thing scarier is watching people like you worship this conceited nutjob. If you aren't scared of him you aren't paying attention.

 

[poweRob]

Actually, the full and direct quote is: 'Climate Change is Our World War II'.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls Climate Change 'Our World War II ...https://reason.com/blog/2019/01/22/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-calls-climate-c

She also made this bold prediction.

'The world is going to end in 12 years if we don't address climate change

Didn't know she was cribbing notes from Al Gore, and didn't he state that same thing like 25 years ago, or something?



It's all 'We don't need no stinckin' economy. We can get the government to pay for it all' (an never gets into the details of where that money comes from).

Sorry, but I'm simply not on board with that.

Meh. All citations from the leftist media, which has exposed it's Dorean Grey in mirror of Covington Catholic High School and the apparently false BuzzFeed story of last Friday. Sorry, but no. Simply don't believe the leftist media anymore.

Blah blah blah... My post proves that Americans and with AOC and not you. She is with the norm... you are the extremist. I don't care that that bothers you. That is just the facts and you can't seem to deal with it.

 

[Evilroddy]

Here is the representative's platform so that folks here can argue about whether she is a socialist or a social-democrat or a raving, Marxist-Trotskyite revolutionary.

The real reason she is a threat to the right and to the establishment left is that she unseated a veteran status quo politician with just a $200,000 dollar political campaign and that she is forcing people to think about political choices and government policies whether they agree with her or not. She is getting people talking, thinking and debating and that is the greatest threat to a system or party which is determined to maintain a status quo, especially an unfair status quo. She may not be the future of the Democratic Party but she could be a catalyst for the future of that party and an inhibitor to dimensions of other party platforms. Between Elizabeth Warren and AOC the American right should be wary, for Warren knows her stuff (aboriginal heredity notwithstanding) and Cortez is causing people to think about and learn new stuff (some of it old "new stuff"). The pendulum is swinging again.

Cheers.
Evilroddy.

 

[Josie]

You responded that direct quote of mine. If you don't want to answer fine. If you want to know more about me... start a thread in the appropriate forum... maybe I'll show up.

Quick reminder... this thread topic is:

Why the Right Fears AOC​

I'm aware of the thread title as I responded directly to the ridiculousness of it. And, as always, threads evolve as questions are asked and debate begins. Very curious that you're not at all interested in discussing the topic that you're asking about.

 

[eohrnberger]

Blah blah blah... My post proves that Americans and with AOC and not you. She is with the norm... you are the extremist. I don't care that that bothers you. That is just the facts and you can't seem to deal with it.

Yeeaahh, just like previous discussions. Have a good night.

 

[RaleBulgarian]

Which of the three chambers of Congress did she get elected to? I mean...three chambers of government...I mean...

Name any current elected official who hasn’t said stupid things.

 

[armycowboy]

Yeeaahh, just like previous discussions. Have a good night.

Are you refuting the poll numbers? Seems as though a majority of Americans agree with the majority of AOC's "far left" policy positions.

 

[poweRob]

Yeeaahh, just like previous discussions. Have a good night.

Sorry that the truth isn't on your side. Better luck next time.

 

[armycowboy]

Name any current elected official who hasn’t said stupid things.

It's really amazing we live in a time where Trump supporters call out politicians for saying dumb ****.

 

[poweRob]

Are you refuting the poll numbers? Seems as though a majority of Americans agree with the majority of AOC's "far left" policy positions.

Yes. Yes he is. It's bothering him that he is in the minority shouting about "extremeists". :lol:

I asked him for a policy and he spammed back several probably thinking I wouldn't bother to respond to the plethora of his spamming. He was wrong there too.