AOC: We must govern with integrity and accountability. Laquan McDonald's life mattered.

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95. because how one goes about things matters

politics is about building relationships. Making demands on Twitter is something that puts off most people. If she wanted to have an influence on the cabinet, she could call Biden and talk to him. But that isn't at all what she wants. Instead, she wants to elevate herself and throw fire. So if one actually wanted to keep Emanuel out of the cabinet, she's going about it in a counterproductive way. AOC does things in a way that squanders any influence she might be able to exert. Then 30 minutes later she gets on Twitter and whines that the Democrats aren't being nice to her. She hasn't got the first clue about how to build political relationships.

In my case, I happen to agree with AOC on most policy matters. It's her method of going about things that I dislike precisely because it accomplishes nothing. Now those who prefer politics as entertainment rather than actually getting work done that benefits the people love this sort of thing.

Now let's not pretend your concern is Emanuel. I've never seen you post about him before. You've decided he shouldn't be in the cabinet because AOC told you so. And I suspect that your fixation with her has little to do with her politics. Funny how you don't post repeatedly about Tlalib, Pressley, or Omar.

You're hardly in a position to criticize others about not engaging in substantive discussion. Posts are a matter of record here on DU.