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The Rude Pundit: AOC Fucks the Patriarchy's Shit Up [View all] babylonsister Jul 2020 OP

Seriously Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was brilliant malaise Jul 2020 #1

These cro-magons will be shutting the fuck up in fear of having their words read into the record. 😂 TheBlackAdder Jul 2020 #110

Good malaise Jul 2020 #112

..... Hotler Jul 2020 #2

I want to REC this a dozen times! I was jumping up and down in my shelter-at-home sanctuary... Guilded Lilly Jul 2020 #3

Add mine. And I'll forward it on to plenty of others. erronis Jul 2020 #6

you are chelebrating with us. AllaN01Bear Jul 2020 #7

Oh Hell YES! Raster Jul 2020 #77

K&R Docreed2003 Jul 2020 #4

AOC rocks!!! Mad_Dem_X Jul 2020 #5

touche AllaN01Bear Jul 2020 #8

Hubs & I were just saying this... Duppers Jul 2020 #9

Brilliant. volstork Jul 2020 #10

Rude was a little more explicit than I was ladym55 Jul 2020 #11

These young women like her and the squad will save this country. Give them the reins. Autumn Jul 2020 #12

+1000! n/t PandoraAwakened Jul 2020 #27

With some more experience, yes. We have an excellent Speaker at the reins, and need all the ehrnst Jul 2020 #30

Fresh ideas are better than 30 years of experience. nt Autumn Jul 2020 #33

Not in a crisis like the one we are in. You don't send in a rookie ehrnst Jul 2020 #34

She's no rookie and she's got a lot of sense. One of the best. nt Autumn Jul 2020 #35

She's a freshman. That's the definition of rookie. ehrnst Jul 2020 #36

I agree, and maybe you should stop discounting all women. I find that my young Dr is more Autumn Jul 2020 #37

When did I "discount all women?" ehrnst Jul 2020 #38

Why would I go to a celebrity doctor? That's a dumb question, and I told you I am fine with Autumn Jul 2020 #39

Still avoiding the question, I see, by moving the goalposts ehrnst Jul 2020 #40

It wasn't awkward at all answering your question. I'm fine with a young Dr, that has only a couple Autumn Jul 2020 #44

How does that square with wanting AOC and the Squad to "take the reins?" ehrnst Jul 2020 #47

That wasn't your question, and you don't get another. If you're confused about "take the reins" Autumn Jul 2020 #48

Actually it was, and you're still trying to avoid answering it ehrnst Jul 2020 #50

No ehrnst, your question was : Autumn Jul 2020 #51

Actually, you tried to respond about a GP, not a surgeon, which was the question. ehrnst Jul 2020 #53

This is an open discussion board, a Democratic one. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #55

I made the choice to respond, I pointed out that I answered one and won't answer another. Autumn Jul 2020 #58

"Fresh ideas are better than 30 years experience" BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2020 #72

Do you know Nancy Pelosi has been in office 23 years? Yes, you took it wrong. I picked a random Autumn Jul 2020 #78

I don't think I took your comment wrong. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2020 #82

It takes fresh ideas, experience, and MORE... Trueblue Texan Jul 2020 #83

Indeed. We all want someone very familiar with the road and dangers "holding the reins." (nt) ehrnst Jul 2020 #85

Very well said. StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #121

You said AOC should "take the reins" - and Speaker Pelosi currently has those reins. ehrnst Jul 2020 #84

I'm very open about my admiration for AOC and I have been open about supporting Nancy. Autumn Jul 2020 #88

"Open to being open...." ehrnst Jul 2020 #92

Don't diss Democrats who have fought the fight for decades la-trucker Jul 2020 #122

Maybe you should take your own advice Lordquinton Jul 2020 #171

It doesn't seem out of place to me. la-trucker Jul 2020 #175

Nancy Pelosi took office in the House in April, 1987 - 33 years ago... George II Jul 2020 #144

+1000. One need a thorough knowledge of House procedure and the GOP in order to come up with ehrnst Jul 2020 #151

That is how I took it as well. No respect for Speaker Pelosi at all. la-trucker Jul 2020 #120

Interesting point you made, Autumn. sheshe2 Jul 2020 #66

Why would I be seeing a celebrity Dr? Talking about belittling women and DU ing better sheshe Autumn Jul 2020 #146

It's still not working. ehrnst Jul 2020 #150

That question isn't "belittling women", it appears to be an honest request for information.... George II Jul 2020 #153

Right... Autumn Jul 2020 #155

It's great to see you agree! ehrnst Jul 2020 #157

Glad you agree. Unless you don't, in which case you let us know how that question "belittles women"? George II Jul 2020 #158

You may want to try something else... ehrnst Jul 2020 #161

I believe that's the first time in my life I've seen a woman accused of "discounting all women"! George II Jul 2020 #145

Well, when one has no argument left, often one sets up a strawman to attack to save face. ehrnst Jul 2020 #147

I agree with you. TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #52

Yes Speaker Pelosi is amazing Gothmog Jul 2020 #81

Who is "no rookie"? Customarily a person in his/her first term is referred to as a "rookie". George II Jul 2020 #54

Actually, as a first-term Member, she is exactly a rookie StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #94

Actually, rookie is a sports term. AOC is a freshman. If anyone takes over as leader after Nancy I Autumn Jul 2020 #97

And "freshman" is term for high school and college students that, like "rookie" is now used in other StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #98

People grow into things and IMO she has shown that she has that ability and more. nt Autumn Jul 2020 #99

She certainly may have the ability, but I doubt she has the interest or inclination StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #104

I disagree but I'm not here to argue with you, I'm just here to voice my opinion. nt Autumn Jul 2020 #105

She is a rookie. She has not passed a single peace of legislation that she introduced. la-trucker Jul 2020 #118

I love hyperboles, especially Sunday nights. SpaceNeedle Jul 2020 #123

Don't we all. I like them on Mondays. nt Autumn Jul 2020 #139

I think AOC has the right ideas JonLP24 Jul 2020 #89

Perhaps right ideas for twitter and sycophants la-trucker Jul 2020 #119

No, Pelosi is criticized daily here on DU. ehrnst Jul 2020 #156

+1 betsuni Jul 2020 #159

.... betsuni Jul 2020 #75

There are no "fresh ideas" GeorgiaPeanut Jul 2020 #116

Yes, there are no "fresh ideas." betsuni Jul 2020 #176

The Democratic Party is so lucky to have a leader like Speaker Pelosi Gothmog Jul 2020 #80

Our current Speaker and Committee Chairs are doing a great job. George II Jul 2020 #45

Did I say they weren't George? No I did not. My post was about AOC, the squad and the future. nt Autumn Jul 2020 #46

You said give them the reins. The only "reins" available are the Speakership or Comm Chairs. George II Jul 2020 #49

Some people will be gone in a few short years and I think it drives them nuts... Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2020 #60

That's a fact. They are the future of this country and the party. It's their future and their world Autumn Jul 2020 #61

Although Yoho apologized to AOC, I wonder if his feelings about her changed TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #64

I do not think so. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #74

+1000 ehrnst Jul 2020 #90

👍🏾 BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2020 #138

And some people boo a great Democrat, Hillary Clinton GeorgiaPeanut Jul 2020 #124

Didn't we also hear that enough 2016 voters would be dead R B Garr Jul 2020 #131

So very true. PandoraAwakened Jul 2020 #178

Actually, that whole primary process forced AOC to admit R B Garr Jul 2020 #180

On point! egduj Jul 2020 #108

... DenverJared Jul 2020 #117

They are the future Lordquinton Jul 2020 #172

Every young generation is the future of the country. betsuni Jul 2020 #174

K&R Thanks for posting. alwaysinasnit Jul 2020 #13

K&R for R.P. Martin Eden Jul 2020 #14

And push comes to shove and AOC can kick his foul-mouthed ass. Pepsidog Jul 2020 #15

Good! Please proceed AOC and others. pandr32 Jul 2020 #16

Righteous Ponietz Jul 2020 #17

K&R n/t Kitchari Jul 2020 #18

Thank You! Well said. Cozmo Jul 2020 #19

Kick and Rec...nt cayugafalls Jul 2020 #20

AOC's speech was a thing of beauty and power cp Jul 2020 #21

K&R smirkymonkey Jul 2020 #22

"Nevertheless she persisted" -- AOC is right in there persisting!! tazmaniac Jul 2020 #23

It is so nice to be able to read posts about AOC where I can actually read the responses. demmiblue Jul 2020 #24

AOC blueseas Jul 2020 #25

Over 50% of the adult population of the USA is female. patphil Jul 2020 #26

I drew my do not cross this line stance when I was about lunatica Jul 2020 #28

Respect is a quality that is earned. TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #57

Respect is more than just liking someone. lunatica Jul 2020 #62

I guess that the question becomes TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #63

he is the one who doesn't deserve any respect Kali Jul 2020 #68

So in conclusion, neither representative respects the other and nothing was earned by either. TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #69

You're right. It doesn't. DFW Jul 2020 #76

AOC has entered the lack of respect shown to women into the lunatica Jul 2020 #96

She didn't call him a "fucking bitch," though. So there's that. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2020 #179

It's disgusting, but it's AOC. Some seem to think she deserved it. Autumn Jul 2020 #181

I believe disrespect is a quality to be earned... LanternWaste Jul 2020 #113

In that case, I wonder what AOC did to earn Yoho's disrespect? TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #114

You wonder what she did to earn his disrespect? melman Jul 2020 #125

I just learned TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #126

That's very nice melman Jul 2020 #127

No. TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #128

Yeah melman Jul 2020 #129

I can't decide on the key word there. la-trucker Jul 2020 #168

I think the key word is "slowly." betsuni Jul 2020 #177

Interesting. George II Jul 2020 #142

Uh...it seems like you're implying that she deserved it? progressoid Jul 2020 #130

Why don't you read post #69 again TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #132

And later you said, "I wonder what AOC did to earn Yoho's disrespect?" progressoid Jul 2020 #135

Post removed Post removed Jul 2020 #136

+1 melman Jul 2020 #133

. TexasTowelie Jul 2020 #134

. melman Jul 2020 #137

That was like asking what a rape victim was wearing. Autumn Jul 2020 #140

? George II Jul 2020 #141

You're confused George? When a woman is revealing a man calling her a "fucking bitch" Autumn Jul 2020 #143

Not confused at all, Autumn. George II Jul 2020 #149

Yep. progressoid Jul 2020 #148

AOC has shown what she is made of time after time. Just looking at the people that hate her Autumn Jul 2020 #154

The great thing is AOCs words will follow this little bitch for the rest of his life Danascot Jul 2020 #29

Fuck the Patriarchy's a nice slogan bucolic_frolic Jul 2020 #31

Old, racist, white men gobsmacked into silence for one blessed day! PandoraAwakened Jul 2020 #32

We need 100 women like that LittleGirl Jul 2020 #41

K&R! ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #42

Let's hope it inspires others to speak truth to bullshit misogyny and white privilege male dominance Evolve Dammit Jul 2020 #43

This. She demonstrated righteous leadership, calling him out. It was a direct challenge to sexism. JudyM Jul 2020 #70

KNR niyad Jul 2020 #56

So many pro-AOC posts lately... manhattan123 Jul 2020 #59

Who are these "haters on this crazy board" you're referring to? ehrnst Jul 2020 #101

Where did I say "haters on this crazy board"? manhattan123 Jul 2020 #163

Sorry - Haters on this Board Crazy... ehrnst Jul 2020 #164

"Haters"? Exactly who are you referring to? That's a pretty rash accusation. George II Jul 2020 #102

+100000000 Celerity Jul 2020 #115

Do you have links to these "haters" you agree are on this board? ehrnst Jul 2020 #165

To paraphrase Pete, I am not a master fisherwoman, but I know Celerity Jul 2020 #166

Huh? Do you think I kept links of various posts I've seen over the months? manhattan123 Jul 2020 #167

Post removed Post removed Jul 2020 #170

There is a search feature on DU. ehrnst Jul 2020 #173

+1, that poster said the same things on another thread and R B Garr Jul 2020 #169

The Squad is the future of the Party and of America zentrum Jul 2020 #65

I doubt it. I'm just not seeing it. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #103

Bowman vs. the powerful Engel zentrum Jul 2020 #106

I also heard that about Nader back in 2000. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2020 #107

Not saying it will happen overnight. zentrum Jul 2020 #111

In the upcoming MI and MN primaries, it looks as though half the "squad" may be replaced.... George II Jul 2020 #152

"Another one, Ayanna Pressley, has also distanced herself from that group" melman Jul 2020 #160

Yes, what I said is true. She's a Congresswoman and.... George II Jul 2020 #162

And... greytdemocrat Jul 2020 #67

K&R. JudyM Jul 2020 #71

Hell yeh voteearlyvoteoften Jul 2020 #73

Rude Pundit's righteous rant - this is awesome FakeNoose Jul 2020 #79

She stands on the shoulders of giants ismnotwasm Jul 2020 #86

Fantastic response. I agree with Howard Dean. (eom) Malmsy Jul 2020 #87

Agree...as long as it's clear that Democratic men are "non-patriarchal" and on the good side. gulliver Jul 2020 #91

Many on the far left are very supportive of a white straight patriarchal power structure. ehrnst Jul 2020 #93

Yeah ismnotwasm Jul 2020 #95

her speech was long overdue and music to my ears. Vivienne235729 Jul 2020 #100

I love this. yardwork Jul 2020 #109