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ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
33. Translation
Tue Jan 8, 2019, 04:28 PM
Jan 2019

You're pretty angry at Whoopi for disagreeing with you about AOC. Your didn't find the advice "empty."

And she's not the enemy;







one thing's for sure she isn't taking any crap from anyone.... a kennedy Jan 2019 #1
No shrinking violet she. n/t PoliticAverse Jan 2019 #9
i like that too - she responded perfectly onetexan Jan 2019 #79
a polite and appropriate response Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2019 #103
k&r bigtree Jan 2019 #2
Put the microphone down, Whoopi. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #3
You sure put Whoopie in her place. comradebillyboy Jan 2019 #29
I am certain that Whoopi's self esteem will not suffer. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #73
I can appreciate why she was defensive in her response, but... hlthe2b Jan 2019 #4
In other words, you want her to sit back Yosemito Jan 2019 #5
Exactly NOT what I said nor what I think. I do NOT appreciate your putting words in my "mouth" hlthe2b Jan 2019 #8
Funny how anyone who expresses less than slavish devotion to AOC EffieBlack Jan 2019 #21
I can appreciate why you were defensive in your response, but... eggplant Jan 2019 #56
Thank you for "playing"... Your Mom's calling now... hlthe2b Jan 2019 #59
Translation ehrnst Jan 2019 #33
You are charcterizing this as defensiveness. Frankly, she's just making a solid case for why she JCanete Jan 2019 #6
Whoopie's not a "pol" zipplewrath Jan 2019 #7
What specifically leads you allege "defensive in her response?" LanternWaste Jan 2019 #13
What the heck does Goldberg know about politics and being in office? Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2019 #15
Like all of us here, she has the right to her opinion. Whoopi is not malicious nor a RWer hlthe2b Jan 2019 #18
Sure she does. But let's not pretend that Whoopi knows the job better than AOC. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2019 #30
You don't have to care about what anyone thinks. But obviously, you do, given your need to disparage hlthe2b Jan 2019 #32
AOC does not know the job yet. murielm99 Jan 2019 #37
Neither does Whoopie. So why listen to her? Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2019 #42
And neither do you. murielm99 Jan 2019 #51
Of course I don't Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2019 #57
Which is why, unlike Whoopie, she's not giving advice to AOC. n/t. whathehell Jan 2019 #88
People on this board regularly offer opinions as to what Pelosi, Schumer, Warren, B.Sanders, etc etc onenote Jan 2019 #99
Here's the difference: The people on this board don't have whathehell Jan 2019 #122
This sheshe2 Jan 2019 #98
On the job learning. Traildogbob Jan 2019 #49
What does 45 have to do with murielm99 Jan 2019 #52
Totally agree with you Charlotte Little Jan 2019 #64
It is interesting how real discussion stops murielm99 Jan 2019 #68
Yes... and sadly... hlthe2b Jan 2019 #71
Now, apparently, no one murielm99 Jan 2019 #163
Well Charlotte Little Jan 2019 #74
I agree. For someone who was elected as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, her youth is politicaljunkie41910 Jan 2019 #75
I bet she knows it better than Whoopie.. whathehell Jan 2019 #86
I bet she knows the job better than everyone that's saying she needs to learn the job Autumn Jan 2019 #105
You all know the job well enough to assure everyone that AOC doesn't know the job? Autumn Jan 2019 #104
That is not the argument. murielm99 Jan 2019 #139
That obviously is the argument melman Jan 2019 #140
Go twist someone else's words. murielm99 Jan 2019 #141
That's exactly the argument you and others are making. She needs to keep quiet and learn, she Autumn Jan 2019 #150
If being a Member of Congress were the prerequisite to expressing an opinion or EffieBlack Jan 2019 #117
People can say whatever they want. Doesn't mean we have to praise them like they know something. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2019 #130
+1000000, Effie. murielm99 Jan 2019 #142
Oh! aka-chmeee Jan 2019 #81
Why would you even mention Whoopie and Hannity in the same sentence? pangaia Jan 2019 #16
Really? Given some here are taking her benign criticism the same as Hannity's.... Really? hlthe2b Jan 2019 #20
Discussing her 'benign' criticism vs other Democrats' criticisms is a much better comparison. pangaia Jan 2019 #26
the knee-jerk attacks on Whoopi demonstrate the point... hlthe2b Jan 2019 #27
Actually I think her response to Whoopi's was not insulting in the least lunatica Jan 2019 #19
In no place nor manner did I say it (AOC's tweet) was "insulting". hlthe2b Jan 2019 #23
I think she handled it very well scarytomcat Jan 2019 #43
Yes, her response doesn't match what Whoopi was saying, R B Garr Jan 2019 #58
I am starting to suffer from AOC fatigue. aka-chmeee Jan 2019 #115
I'm suffering more from AOC fan fatigue than actual fatigue of her EffieBlack Jan 2019 #118
I'm with you. Boomerproud Jan 2019 #119
PLEASE watch her interview with Rachel last night - it was anything but bullwinkle428 Jan 2019 #151
I'd like to know how you figure that TheFarseer Jan 2019 #116
I agree with you. defacto7 Jan 2019 #85
Well said, I agree Tumbulu Jan 2019 #134
She wasn't defensive at all. KPN Jan 2019 #148
We need fighters!!! What else is there to say? nt SWBTATTReg Jan 2019 #10
+ 1,000,000 LiberalLovinLug Jan 2019 #11
Thank you Congresswoman! mountain grammy Jan 2019 #12
I've been saying that for the longest time... Stellar Jan 2019 #46
Yep me too. mountain grammy Jan 2019 #54
Is it mandatory that all Republican teevee pundits be overweight? Ligyron Jan 2019 #138
You go girl malaise Jan 2019 #14
weird vocab Blues Heron Jan 2019 #17
At least you found something. Iggo Jan 2019 #24
He gets a "A" for effort. John Fante Jan 2019 #28
Sit back and learn the vocabulary! Yosemito Jan 2019 #34
It's short for "elected leaders". Surely you've heard this phrase John Fante Jan 2019 #25
I've never voted for a leader in my life jberryhill Jan 2019 #55
That's nice. John Fante Jan 2019 #76
When did I criticize or attack anyone? jberryhill Jan 2019 #80
Brava! demmiblue Jan 2019 #22
Well said AOC! Power 2 the People Jan 2019 #31
she is a fighter; I wish more dems would be like her AlexSFCA Jan 2019 #35
Agreed in full! TSheehan Jan 2019 #169
Joan of Arc leading the charge... jalan48 Jan 2019 #36
I usually love Whoopi's perspective, but she's out of her lane. pdsimdars Jan 2019 #38
AOC is "introducing" herself to the nation. grumpyduck Jan 2019 #39
your class was elected primarily to oppose Trump qazplm135 Jan 2019 #40
A very circuitous PDittie Jan 2019 #152
I'm sorry you had trouble qazplm135 Jan 2019 #157
Sigh Tech Jan 2019 #41
Zip Bigredhunk Jan 2019 #44
Whoopi needs to shut up. I saw her true colors a The View taping..nt helpisontheway Jan 2019 #45
Whoopi hates tax increases on the RICH mchill Jan 2019 #53
Exactly RandiFan1290 Jan 2019 #72
Let's be honest, nobody likes taxes but we all do what ecstatic Jan 2019 #102
i have seen her raggin about taxes and the govt taking HER money too questionseverything Jan 2019 #108
I can't stomach The View, but figured that Whoopi being so condescending... SMC22307 Jan 2019 #121
Sorry. There's nothing "bold" or "creative" or "positive" about denigrating Democrats... NurseJackie Jan 2019 #47
I saw her referred to as a 'celebrity' on twitter yesterday nini Jan 2019 #77
It's good to know I'm not alone in my observations and perceptions. NurseJackie Jan 2019 #87
When has she denigrated dems or said any of those things? Palisade Jan 2019 #126
Two very good questions melman Jan 2019 #127
Welcome to DU. ehrnst Jan 2019 #166
This is an adult response - good for AOC! RainCaster Jan 2019 #48
You should sit down and listen Whoopi. AOC knows as much about her job as you know about yours. Autumn Jan 2019 #50
Whoopie, take the L and walk away.... SKKY Jan 2019 #60
That's exactly what Whoopi was saying, "do something". Did you see her 2 min. talk yesterday? George II Jan 2019 #82
Stop eating each other Hulk Jan 2019 #61
+1000 hlthe2b Jan 2019 #63
+1000 pazzyanne Jan 2019 #107
Whoopi was wrong on this one marlakay Jan 2019 #62
She was right. She was giving some very good advice. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #67
Do you know how fast these kids can tweet? marlakay Jan 2019 #69
How ridiculous is that? Mariana Jan 2019 #96
Who is OAC? tonedevil Jan 2019 #78
Interesting... Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #89
Someone with tens of thousands of posts... tonedevil Jan 2019 #110
Ohio Athletic Conference? Online Archive of California? On Approved Credit? aidbo Jan 2019 #83
Opinionated Antelope Circus? left-of-center2012 Jan 2019 #124
Who is OAC? nt RandiFan1290 Jan 2019 #90
AOC not OAC crazycatlady Jan 2019 #155
Fighting on too many fronts insures defeat. The first and foremost front is SayItLoud Jan 2019 #65
She needs something to do with her time. And a list of priorities. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #66
bullshit. It is. People are deciding how they feel about politicians, JCanete Jan 2019 #143
We agree to disagree. I'm waiting for her to DO something. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #147
It isn't easy to promote politics that way. Its actually rife with challenges. Which is why the JCanete Jan 2019 #164
Sponsor a bill. Work to get other reps in favor of it. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #171
Snap out of it, people. Fuzzpope Jan 2019 #70
She clearly oversimplified what Whoopi Goldberg said yesterday. I suggest people watch it. George II Jan 2019 #84
"this woman" aidbo Jan 2019 #91
When we're referring to each other, my wife says "this man" and I say "this woman".... George II Jan 2019 #92
Just enjoying the hypocrisy! Carry on, this person! aidbo Jan 2019 #106
Really? melman Jan 2019 #109
AOC has this right. ZX86 Jan 2019 #93
That tweet has nothing to do with Whoopi Goldberg or what she said yesterday... George II Jan 2019 #94
Right, Whoopi said she should 'sit still' nilram Jan 2019 #97
If only the rest of the party had the stiff back bone of this 26 year old lady . geretogo Jan 2019 #95
Generational divide issue??? carleigh86 Jan 2019 #100
Yep.... LovingA2andMI Jan 2019 #131
This GenXer loves her hueymahl Jan 2019 #160
Again, it was stated... LovingA2andMI Jan 2019 #167
I... myohmy2 Jan 2019 #101
I'm reminded of all the well-meaning white people PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2019 #111
Wow EffieBlack Jan 2019 #120
Be patient. Wait in line. Don't worry that the line isn't moving at all. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2019 #156
If Whoopi had said that, you'd have a point EffieBlack Jan 2019 #158
Kind of condescending, especially since it is a gross generalization hueymahl Jan 2019 #162
Which makes what Whoopie said even more surprising. (n/t) SMC22307 Jan 2019 #133
Well put. The similarities in language are remarkable. hueymahl Jan 2019 #161
Damn straight. Nt TheFarseer Jan 2019 #112
AOC is A-OK! n/t JoeOtterbein Jan 2019 #113
The Most Honorable Ocasio-Cortez has been busy RambleTamble Jan 2019 #114
Cortez, not Cortex. I love that she doesn't shrink from right-wing bullshit. SMC22307 Jan 2019 #125
Telling a woman to "sit still" is off-the-charts rude... SMC22307 Jan 2019 #123
I don't post much these days, but I just have to say that I agree with her bhikkhu Jan 2019 #128
Sounds like a politician. :-) fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #129
Everybody's a critic. When did Whoopi ever run for public office? Oh, that's right, she hasn't. YOHABLO Jan 2019 #132
Yep. She is doing just fine. BeckyDem Jan 2019 #135
I agree with Whoppi. Doesn't mean you do nothing. Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #136
She's a bdamomma Jan 2019 #137
K and R Quixote1818 Jan 2019 #144
AOC Icanthinkformyself Jan 2019 #145
Hurray AOC Raine Jan 2019 #146
Kudos AOC randr Jan 2019 #149
Interesting Thread. Disturbing, but interesting hueymahl Jan 2019 #153
This.... quickesst Jan 2019 #154
Goldberg is correct... Chicago1980 Jan 2019 #159
No. TSheehan Jan 2019 #170
And she said "sit still FOR A MINUTE". People leave out those last three words for some reason. George II Jan 2019 #172
We Need Action colsohlibgal Jan 2019 #165
My response would be, "Shut up and let the younger generation take it from here." TSheehan Jan 2019 #168
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