Posted on 10/20/2019 1:57:07 PM PDT by Kaslin
Before progressive darling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) officially endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for president on Saturday, the duo sat down with The Intercept to discuss the need for a progressive grassroots movement in America.
According to Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez is one of the most influential people in Congress and she has made great strides over the last year.
"It's hard to believe that a year ago today you were waiting tables, is that correct?" Sanders asked AOC. "I cannot recall any political in modern history of this country who, in the course of one year – and she's the youngest woman ever elected to Congress – I cannot recall one person who has played a more transformative role in American politics than Alexandria has. It really has been extraordinary."
Sanders said Ocasio-Cortez has inspired millions of young people and has a "strong legislative record."
"When we talk about the Green New Deal and combatting climate change, and transforming our energy system, this freshman member of Congress, that was her idea. That's pretty extraordinary," he said.
The freshman congresswoman defended grassroots activism, saying continual pressure is a good thing.
"So long as we remain principled and focused in our activism, so long as we remain committed to Kingian principles of nonviolence then I don't think that civic engagement and activism can be too much," AOC said. "I think that it is too much for people who are protecting the interests of the very few. It can be too much to those who want to prioritize the needs of billionaires over the needs of working people. But that's because once it gets to being to the point of too much, then you overwhelm the system with positive change."
The presidential contender said the Democratic Party needs a bigger grassroots movement, similar to what Ocasio-Cortez has inspired across the country.
"The essence of my politics and I think Alexandria's as well, is that we need an ongoing grassroots movement of millions of people to pressure Congress, to pressure the corporate establishment so that we can bring about the changes that this country desperately needs," Sanders explained.
"I have said that I will not only be commander in chief but I will be organizer in chief," he said with a smile. "So that's what that means."
...and his wife can go blackface as Aunt Jemima.
The first one would be an abomination, but the second part is the one that concerns us>
There is something creepy about seeing the two of them together.
Says the dude who’s never had a real job his whole life!
You mean like get s4it done. We've got that in Trump in spades. Oh, not that kind of organizer. Well, no thanks.
Well that makes two positions you’ll never hold. But we all
should aspire for the top among things we wish to do.
Do yourself a favor, WATCH this.
The Battle Hymn of the Republic & President Trump, US Marines:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVIprbKmVIM
Bernie’s Socialist crowd of ashaoles does NOT stand a chance.
Bernie, when YOU’RE president, you’ll have a unicorn cavalry and Plasma Weapons Training.
Not to worry, Bernie, you will NEVER have to worry about being CinC or Oic!
You will spend the rest of your miserable life on the ash heap of History!
Good riddance to bad rubbish!
Vote for a 78 year-old who recently had a heart attack?
Who does that?
Same idiots that vote for an inexperience Marxist gay mulatto and his transvestite wife thinking that because he looks black he can fix things! Then after he makes it worse after 4 years, they re-elect him to screw it up even more. Never underestimate the power of liberal stupid, it’s perpetual and incurable!
Stay in the race, Bernie. Please. In fact, run as a third-party candidate. Go for it!
The three stooges are supporting the man on his last leg because they know his running mate who ever that might be will be president when he kicks, watch for the number 2 man
"Hahahahahahahahaha, oops, I need to change my diaper."
i am sure she is hoping to get the VP slot and that The Bern will croak soon after getting in.
OMG ...imagine having AOC as president....or even Burney for that matter
You realize she is several years away from being eligible for President?
The year his folks stopped sending Dorritos and Orange Crush down there. "Gosh it sure is bright up here."
Article:
Did AOC spend too much on a haircut? NYC women reveal what they pay at the salon
By Suzy Weiss
October 11, 2019 New York Post.
(($260 plus tip. Included lowlights.))
Prices at his five NYC-area Scott J salons start at $75 for a cut and $90 for color, with lowlights such as the ones AOC received starting at $160.
He also notes that a haircut with celebrity hairdresser Frederic Fekkai costs $750.
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Ah, socialism and a seat on the House of Representatives. What a life.
You know Bernie; I can't think of anything she has done; either.
He was just a ‘community’ one.
Bernie’s going NATIONAL!!
Dr. Emmett Brown and Bernie appear to have the same hairdresser...
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