Once upon a time, even before Politics Plus moved to WordPress in March 2010, we only had around twenty tags. One of the first was "Progressive Issues". On those issues, a new champion has arisen in support of green energy, the poor and middle classes, single payer health care, human rights, voting rights, women’s rights and much more. But she may have been fibbing to us about her name. Is it really Audacious Ocasio-Cortez?
Chuck Todd had a fascinating conversation yesterday with Alexandria Casio-Cortez [sic]. They touched on Medicare for All, and the Green New Deal, and the freshman congresswoman showed she knows exactly what she’s doing, and how she’s going to get there.
"Are there specific red lines for you? Medicare for All — do you have to say you’ll do it or is aspiring to it in the future enough for you?" he asked.
"I think that we need commitments with teeth. I don’t want to be placated as a progressive. And I know the progressive movement does not want to be placated in 2020," she said…
…"When I talk about what I want in a 2020 candidate, I want a candidate that says we can do these things, we can be audacious. To overcome this moment, we need to return to our FDR roots as a party."…
Inserted from <Crooks and Liars>
The more I learn about this young Latino, the more thrilled I become that she is on our side.
RESIST!!
12 Responses to “Is the A for Audacious?”
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No point in beating around the bush. The “A” is for “AWESOME.” See also the article I linked to in the Open Thread in which she explains corruption.
She’s Amazing!!! The more I listen to her, with her agenda, I like her more and more. She’s for us. Yes, thank the Lord!!! she’s on our side!!
Hell yeah! Amazing, Audacious! After racking up more political experience and clout, she should consider a run for the White House. I mean it – in 2028, maybe even 2024.
She is good stuff!
You are so lucky to have her!!!
Have you seen this?
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/politics/2019/02/08/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-house-oversight-bad-guy-sot-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/this-week-in-politics/
WOW, shedding a bright light on the US financial system & political corruption!! My first thought after watching this vid was her safety!
AOC, wicked cool US President of the future!
Great vid!
Perfect nickname, Audacious!
When you say you’re glad she’s on your side, TomCat, I couldn’t agree more because I think you mean ‘on progressive side’. Audacious is an icon for progressives in the US as much as she’s an icon for millennials. I do hope the Democratic party establishment doesn’t make the same mistake as in 2016 by shoving her and her ideas aside like they did Bernie for one of their own. The party should recognise that the old (in too many ways) establishment need to make room for this new wave of politicians or suffer the consequences.
Question:
Is “You Go, Girl!” even used anymore by the Cool Kids?
If not – it should be resurrected.
She is awesome, amazing and yes audacious. She is just what we need. Thank you AOC for running and winning.
Agree with everyone that I give her a Triple A: Amazing, Awesome and Audacious.
I don’t know if I’m a Cool Kid, but I use the phrase!
You Go Girl!!!
Of course a democratic socialist like myself would say that!
Thanks, hugs, and Amen to all. Amazing, Awesome and Audacious all work for me.