We've got their back, here in DC. Bernie, AOC, and others fan out, and we'll hold down the fort here. I work right down the street from the unconstitutionally occupied White House, and will not cease calling it that, and I'm not going anywhere!!
Thoreau, I agree. I don’t always agree with her left leaning politics, but AOC has risen to the moment. She has become a true leader in a way other Democrats have not be able to. She is the future.
America needs to crack down on the tons of illegal activity that TDrump and MAA Republicans are engaged in, day after day after day. You cannot read the news without coming upon someone saying that this or that is simply illegal.
Rep Jasmine Crockett is also doing some fine work on behalf of our democracy -- she's also someone to watch. And on the late night circuit, Stephen Colbert is also outstanding. But some of Colbert's stuff is subtle -- I'd long noticed that whenever he quotes from Truth Social, he always turns the company's logo upside down, and that turns out to be a reference to the Upside Down from "Stranger Things". If you look in the background, you see the growing vines and spores from that show. And for anyone who has watched that show, the comparison is a good one.
AOC is an icon of courage and decency. She gets barrels of death threats and still stands strong… which cannot be said of republicans in congress. They should be ashamed, if they understood the concept of shame.
I want to thank the local Cleveland Plain Dealer for consistently providing honest news and opinions in Ohio where Republicans have dominated elections. I would like to see media of all types publish calls for demonstrations on a large scale in cities and suburbs. Up until now these events have only been announced on social media with a small audience.
Where the hell are all the other elected Democrats? Aside from Jasmine Crockett and Bernie Sanders I’m just hearing scattered squeaks and squawks from the House and those who are supposed to lead. And the simpering Senators seem to be selling us all out with their wishy washy BS. Are Dems too comfortable and beholden to corporate donors? Where is the Blue Broom sweeping the corruption out of DC? Where is the wall of opposition uniting us against the oligarchy? The D party better get its shit together and start loudly pushing back and representing the millions of people who really despise this regime. There is a lot to be fired up about.
The short answer is, yes, Democrats are cowed by their donors, almost as much as by their own straight jacket rules of being "polite". Not all of them, of course. But far too many.
AOC has become a formidable leader in the struggle to rescue Our Democracy. She has wisdom & courage. The youth of today would be wise to follow this STAR.
An excellent piece, the perfect description of an individual person who has surprised many (myself included) with her incredible intellect and perspective. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez is a force to be reckoned with and someone with a solid political future.
Thank you AOC for driving home relentlessly the messages that each one of us MUST do our part for our country/democracy! You are inspired and inspiring! Thank you CONTRARIAN for highlighting AOC!!
AOC has been amazing and consistent since she was elected to the House.
She speaks truth to power and does not back down.
I would like to see her speak traveling across this country.
Bernie has been fighting the Oligarchs for years and no one listened.
Now he has overflow crowds in places like Nebraska and Iowa in the dead of winter.
Democrats need to leave DC and their safe districts to spread the message across America.
The people need them out there encouraging them. The people will show up.
We've got their back, here in DC. Bernie, AOC, and others fan out, and we'll hold down the fort here. I work right down the street from the unconstitutionally occupied White House, and will not cease calling it that, and I'm not going anywhere!!
An eloquent speaker. A huge heart. Intelligence and honesty...all characteristics our current PINO does not have.
Thoreau, I agree. I don’t always agree with her left leaning politics, but AOC has risen to the moment. She has become a true leader in a way other Democrats have not be able to. She is the future.
America needs to crack down on the tons of illegal activity that TDrump and MAA Republicans are engaged in, day after day after day. You cannot read the news without coming upon someone saying that this or that is simply illegal.
TDrump needs to be legally hamstrung.
seems like the charge, publicly, is being led by AOC and Jimmie Kimmel
Rep Jasmine Crockett is also doing some fine work on behalf of our democracy -- she's also someone to watch. And on the late night circuit, Stephen Colbert is also outstanding. But some of Colbert's stuff is subtle -- I'd long noticed that whenever he quotes from Truth Social, he always turns the company's logo upside down, and that turns out to be a reference to the Upside Down from "Stranger Things". If you look in the background, you see the growing vines and spores from that show. And for anyone who has watched that show, the comparison is a good one.
Seems that way sometimes. Thank God for each and every one. There are more.
Good reminder that we all have a DUTY to SHOW UP. Shared everywhere.
AOC is great - glad you featured her on the Contrarian.
AOC is an icon of courage and decency. She gets barrels of death threats and still stands strong… which cannot be said of republicans in congress. They should be ashamed, if they understood the concept of shame.
I want to thank the local Cleveland Plain Dealer for consistently providing honest news and opinions in Ohio where Republicans have dominated elections. I would like to see media of all types publish calls for demonstrations on a large scale in cities and suburbs. Up until now these events have only been announced on social media with a small audience.
Where the hell are all the other elected Democrats? Aside from Jasmine Crockett and Bernie Sanders I’m just hearing scattered squeaks and squawks from the House and those who are supposed to lead. And the simpering Senators seem to be selling us all out with their wishy washy BS. Are Dems too comfortable and beholden to corporate donors? Where is the Blue Broom sweeping the corruption out of DC? Where is the wall of opposition uniting us against the oligarchy? The D party better get its shit together and start loudly pushing back and representing the millions of people who really despise this regime. There is a lot to be fired up about.
Add Chris Murphy to the list. He's very vocal and very committed.
The short answer is, yes, Democrats are cowed by their donors, almost as much as by their own straight jacket rules of being "polite". Not all of them, of course. But far too many.
AOC has become a formidable leader in the struggle to rescue Our Democracy. She has wisdom & courage. The youth of today would be wise to follow this STAR.
An excellent piece, the perfect description of an individual person who has surprised many (myself included) with her incredible intellect and perspective. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez is a force to be reckoned with and someone with a solid political future.
Hear hear! Brava to AOC!
(Other Dem electeds: take note.)
She draws so much hate because the other side cannot abide a strong woman.
What an imspiration she is.
Thank you for choosing AOC. She is the best.
My admiration for her grows daily.
Thank you AOC for driving home relentlessly the messages that each one of us MUST do our part for our country/democracy! You are inspired and inspiring! Thank you CONTRARIAN for highlighting AOC!!
Lin Ewing