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In reply to the discussion: AOC and other new House progressives are tweeting their dissatisfaction with orientation at Harvard [View all]EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)127. I guess the words "the larger group who don't understand they are being fed right wing propaganda"
made me think you were saying that, unlike Ocasio-Cortes, her colleagues didn't understand they were being fed right wing propaganda. You know, like they were clueless or not as savvy as she is because they didn't understand they were being fed propaganda, but she did.
Thanks for clarifying.
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AOC and other new House progressives are tweeting their dissatisfaction with orientation at Harvard [View all]
sl8
Dec 2018
OP
Lol. The American Enterprise Institute? They are almost solely responsible for inventing Tea Baggers
Hassin Bin Sober
Dec 2018
#99
Did you read who the speakers are keeping in mind that there are both D's and R's Members-elect
bottomofthehill
Dec 2018
#140
Ok, you proved your point. There are many very strong democrats in the speaker lineup.
Blue_true
Dec 2018
#166
I have been lucky in my life to talk to many Freshman Members of Congress
bottomofthehill
Dec 2018
#167
Whose bad idea was it to corporate force-feed AOC, Pressley, Tlaib et al?
BeyondGeography
Dec 2018
#6
+1! Nothing like fresh, un-compromised, un-indoctrinated minds to question the status quo!
flibbitygiblets
Dec 2018
#27
This headline was actually better than most in that regard, but I generally agree.
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2018
#23
Doesn't look like she's keeping her head down, and I don't think she should.
Cuthbert Allgood
Dec 2018
#41
I am also proud of her for speaking out - she is definitely a social media person
womanofthehills
Dec 2018
#116
Surely you're not including me in the category of people you think are "attacking" her
EffieBlack
Dec 2018
#123
Generally agree. Some of the other freshwomen should take turns being the leader
flibbitygiblets
Dec 2018
#30
On the contrary, they're speaking up because they know very well what they're up against
BeyondGeography
Dec 2018
#28
I'm having a hard time understanding your point? You seem to be saying these rookies would be
KPN
Dec 2018
#64
Yes, and they're implying that there are existing members who don't want the same things they do.
LisaM
Dec 2018
#103
"I know you've heard this a million times before, but..." probably isn't the best way
Cuthbert Allgood
Dec 2018
#106
You said she needs to recognize those who have done what she is doing. I showed she did.
Cuthbert Allgood
Dec 2018
#125
You are absolutely Correct! We do not have to shut up because the RW Media
True Blue American
Dec 2018
#153
I guess the words "the larger group who don't understand they are being fed right wing propaganda"
EffieBlack
Dec 2018
#127
Nice of the former head of Goldman Sachs to clue them in on who really runs things...
PoliticAverse
Dec 2018
#24
Way to shine a spotlight on where corruption starts! Way to ACTUALLY drain a fucking swamp, ladies!
flibbitygiblets
Dec 2018
#32
Sorry, but this is bullshit. If they really wanted to make an impact, they should attend the
still_one
Dec 2018
#31
I think after the 4th CEO came in to tell me how to do my job, I'd tell others too, and then leave
flibbitygiblets
Dec 2018
#34
I got the impression that they didn't even attend the orientation? Is that correct?
still_one
Dec 2018
#35
"Lobbyists are here. Goldman Sachs is here." From the use of the words "is here" and "are here"
Autumn
Dec 2018
#43
OK, but I would like to know if they at least attended the event initially. I can understand them
still_one
Dec 2018
#47
Then I am cool with that. My disdain toward Elaine Chao go back to the bush administration where
still_one
Dec 2018
#69
I do not believe my Rep Lori Trahan would refuse to attend and not listen. Anything I've heard
seaglass
Dec 2018
#50
That is fine, I just was curious if they had at least initially attended the orientation, or did
still_one
Dec 2018
#57
So what do you think Goldman Sachs was going to tell them that was worthwhile?
Cuthbert Allgood
Dec 2018
#55
Don't throw nonesense at me implying that I agree that lobbyists should be at the orientation, I
still_one
Dec 2018
#65
If you are fighting for a specific Agenda, it helps to know what you are dealing with
still_one
Dec 2018
#130
I NEVER said one should be polite and silent. All I said is it would serve their interests to at
still_one
Dec 2018
#77
I'm trying to understand your rationale for saying this is BS. It seems to be nothing more than
KPN
Dec 2018
#83
The network evening news often includes a regular business report, but
PoindexterOglethorpe
Dec 2018
#38
Information about wages, about job training, about jobs that are available,
PoindexterOglethorpe
Dec 2018
#148
Good news for modern man! This is exactly what AOC was elected to do. Kudos to her and
KPN
Dec 2018
#70
Yes, but this is the kind of thing she ran on. Giving power back to the people. Fighting
JCanete
Dec 2018
#105
Goldman Sachs again, just trying to help make government work better? AOC is never going
jalan48
Dec 2018
#76
This is not an attendance mandatory program. I think the Members-Elect actually pay to attend
bottomofthehill
Dec 2018
#82
I'm loving our new freshman representatives! Some real fighters in this group
Devil Child
Dec 2018
#145