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7. I think Dems can multitask on this, but I also think it's stunning ignorance for anyone

Tue Nov 13, 2018, 02:08 PM

Nov 2018

to ignore what was behind the decision to allow employees at fossil fuel companies donate to the party.

People need to know better if they're serious about solving problems and not just grandstanding.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Joins Protestors At Pelosi's Office [View all] BeyondGeography Nov 2018 OP

The special interests standing in the way re the donations are the unions JHan Nov 2018 #1

Also, healthcare was the main st concerning issue to people, the economy, immigration, still_one Nov 2018 #5

I think Dems can multitask on this, but I also think it's stunning ignorance for anyone JHan Nov 2018 #7

I agree, but I would think it would be prudent that the initial emphasis should be on those things still_one Nov 2018 #13

Yeah, right now we have a President just removing regulations like no one's business. JHan Nov 2018 #15

yup still_one Nov 2018 #17

The most important issue affecting Americans right now is healthcare, and at a minimum restoring still_one Nov 2018 #2

No, they don't. JHan Nov 2018 #4

I hate the damn auto correct feature on the damn for. It wasn't media, it was "the most important still_one Nov 2018 #8

I was agreeing with ya :) JHan Nov 2018 #9

I thought the initial auto-correct messed up my meaning. oh well, thanks still_one Nov 2018 #10

I do agree with Cortez and Pelosi that green jobs should be a priority. JHan Nov 2018 #14

and that is fine, but why stage a protest in front of Nancy Pelosi's office. I guess they didn't still_one Nov 2018 #18

Well not staged by her I think but based on what she said, I don't see the disagreement.. JHan Nov 2018 #19

no it wasn't staged by her, but Pelosi has also been environmentally friendly, and for reducing use still_one Nov 2018 #20

Indeed, Cortez acknowledged that ( re Nancy) JHan Nov 2018 #26

Their issue is that the DNC has retracted their position in taking donations from big oil. Even OAC still_one Nov 2018 #29

They dare not mention who pushed for that rule change because it will mess with their narratives. JHan Nov 2018 #31

Well stated still_one Nov 2018 #33

And I must be a different sort of person, because if I were her, and this was my passion.. JHan Nov 2018 #34

This had me baffled as well. Hulk Nov 2018 #35

yep +++ It's weird for sure. Several things I've noticed about anti-pelosi people: JHan Nov 2018 #36

I will also say that Nancy handled this so well. : ) :) :) :) JHan Nov 2018 #28

So OAC is going to dictate to Nancy Pelosi. comradebillyboy Nov 2018 #3

Repugs are not going to work with a green pac. Come on. brush Nov 2018 #6

The nerve of her! this is what she told the group. Autumn Nov 2018 #11

This BeyondGeography Nov 2018 #12

And people rush in to trash her without even listening to what she said. Autumn Nov 2018 #16

She didn't say anything wrong, the problem is the protesters are protesting the wrong people. still_one Nov 2018 #22

No they are not protesting the wrong people and they know exactly what they are protesting. Autumn Nov 2018 #23

If they are concerned about the DNC political contributions from big oil then they should still_one Nov 2018 #27

PAC contributions have been a concern for years stands to reason it's a concern now. nt Autumn Nov 2018 #30

Yes, but unless it occurs accross the board, you will be cutting your nose off to spite your face. still_one Nov 2018 #32

Yes, it's not like she taking on anything important, let's just roll over and play dead. Autumn Nov 2018 #38

Thank you. nt Quixote1818 Nov 2018 #37

She shall certainly be a refreshing voice in the national dialog . . . Journeyman Nov 2018 #21

That's What The Trump Voters Said, Too! ProfessorGAC Nov 2018 #24

Her first day is in January JonLP24 Nov 2018 #39

I Didn't Compare Anybody To Trump ProfessorGAC Nov 2018 #42

Looks like the passing of the baton is going to upset a lot of people. Autumn Nov 2018 #25

Ya. Beto is "refreshing", too. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #41

I do not know what the "protest" was about. The words AOC used is the Democratic Party position. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #40