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volstork

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Thu Jul 23, 2020, 01:30 PM

Jul 2020

you put so eloquently what I was thinking as I was watching AOC.

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So... I've just finished watching AOC... My thoughts... [View all] Ohio Joe Jul 2020 OP

She delivered a scorching retort. Beakybird Jul 2020 #1

I'm waiting for the day we have a brawl in the congress jimfields33 Jul 2020 #4

Already happened DeminPennswoods Jul 2020 #12

1856 - the caning of Charles Sumner CloudWatcher Jul 2020 #28

Pikers. TomSlick Jul 2020 #42

Cool story! CloudWatcher Jul 2020 #44

I was taught in law school that in Arkansas courts, TomSlick Jul 2020 #45

And another South Carolinian SCantiGOP Jul 2020 #47

As a native is SC, I find that cowardly of Brooks. If he had a raccoon Jul 2020 #61

Gym and Matt can't wait Ponietz Jul 2020 #21

Gym Jordan: Most sites say he's 6' 0" tall. His High School records and this image show he's 5' 4" TheBlackAdder Jul 2020 #26

Yeah, but Witherspoon's got grit. jaxexpat Jul 2020 #50

She is very good at her job. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2020 #2

I've donated to her and she's not from my state. Throck Jul 2020 #3

Will we women get the same applause and support when we call out the sexist slurs among fellow Dems? LizBeth Jul 2020 #5

I cannot promise I will call out every sexist slur... Ohio Joe Jul 2020 #8

Provocative comment. Yeah, we should be calling out all slurs, whether sexist, PatrickforO Jul 2020 #19

Good post. I cannot look you in the eyes and tell you I too have not used sexist slurs. I can look LizBeth Jul 2020 #22

Very well put 70sEraVet Jul 2020 #54

Good post.nt CatLady78 Jul 2020 #57

before that dems could stop ignoring the 1500 radio stations who attacked AOC certainot Jul 2020 #49

Look at Al Franken Danmark Jul 2020 #63

That does not have anything to do with subject at hand and he walked away. LizBeth Jul 2020 #64

She torched the toxic masculinity that is the repuke party. onecaliberal Jul 2020 #6

I love listening to her. So direct, clear, and refreshing unblock Jul 2020 #7

This is a great comment-- volstork Jul 2020 #20

I'm stuck with Ted "Yahoo" Yoho as my representative (luckily, he's not running for re-election). sop Jul 2020 #9

The Vet Island Deac Jul 2020 #25

AOC is the future of the Democratic Party! burrowowl Jul 2020 #10

+1 jcgoldie Jul 2020 #23

God, I hope so. zentrum Jul 2020 #37

Yes, she is Bettie Jul 2020 #38

Can't vote for her, either; like you, I live in Colorado. madamesilverspurs Jul 2020 #11

I didn't realize we were in the same US House District. PatrickforO Jul 2020 #15

My deepest sympathies. You have buck, we are stuck with dougie in 5. niyad Jul 2020 #52

I feel for you both. kag Jul 2020 #62

Thank you so much. niyad Jul 2020 #65

Yeah my US Rep is Ken Buck. PatrickforO Jul 2020 #13

I thought it was great matt819 Jul 2020 #14

Full speech here: NNadir Jul 2020 #16

I think (hope) we all get to vote for her someday. LastDemocratInSC Jul 2020 #17

I like her too! ananda Jul 2020 #18

Send Her Money DanieRains Jul 2020 #24

She shamed the classless republicans. Pepsidog Jul 2020 #27

I WANT AN AOC for my district too!! HelpImSurrounded Jul 2020 #29

I'm gonna send her money Blecht Jul 2020 #30

It is so refreshing to see someone of intelligence and wit in Congress Warpy Jul 2020 #31

I wish her the best. Dios Mio Jul 2020 #32

Completely agree mvd Jul 2020 #33

Cutting the defense budget? Liberal-Of course Jul 2020 #53

Please don't hijack the thread. Mariana Jul 2020 #56

Maybe we will all get to vote for her PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #34

Would vote for her in a heartbeat. TNNurse Jul 2020 #35

We all want to vote for her!!!! But.... zentrum Jul 2020 #36

As I have said many times, warmfeet Jul 2020 #39

He said Jesus though? czarjak Jul 2020 #40

"I can not apologize for my passion, for loving my god..." Mariana Jul 2020 #55

That was watching greatness Politicub Jul 2020 #41

Check out the Congressional Progressive Caucus -- who the members are and diva77 Jul 2020 #43

Phenomenal. Strong. An enduring speech for our daughters for years to come. ALBliberal Jul 2020 #46

Fantastic speech! Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2020 #48

I agree with OP! Trueblue Texan Jul 2020 #51

❤️ ✿❧✿❧✿❧✿ ❧✿❤️ Lucinda Jul 2020 #58

She really gave it to him, it was a brilliant speech. cayugafalls Jul 2020 #59

This is what I, longtime feminist, have dreamed of happening! CTyankee Jul 2020 #60