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Bluetus

(2,159 posts)
18. The irony is that AOC *IS* a moderate
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:01 AM
Apr 2025

by the standards of only 10 years ago. The Overton Window has shifted radically to the right.

Can anybody name any policy AOC pushes heavily that is "radical" to the point of being way too far-out for the average American. I mean, go ask 100 people what they think about these positions without mentioning any politicians' names:

- The wealthiest Americans should pay their fair share of taxes because they have achieved their wealth largely through the stability and support of the American government and military.

- Military-grade assault rifles should be banned, just as they were under Ronald Reagan.

- Women, their doctors and other people they trust should make their decisions about reproduction, not politicians.

- Health care should be a fundamental right for EVERY American, just as it is in nearly every advanced country.

- Americans should not have to pay more for pharmaceuticals than citizens of other countries.

- A public education, free of religious indoctrination should be a universal right.

- The country was founded on religious freedom. People should be able to worship as they choose, but this has no place in our public policy.

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING RADICAL IN ANYTHING AOC SAYS.

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We need to run a moderate to win gab13by13 Apr 2025 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author onenote Apr 2025 #9
The irony is that AOC *IS* a moderate Bluetus Apr 2025 #18
Right? These are moderate positions. AllyCat Apr 2025 #19
So glad I opened this to see the sarcasm smilie. AllyCat Apr 2025 #20
I hope she runs. iemanja Apr 2025 #2
I submit his leadership came into question prior to the funding bill. Gore1FL Apr 2025 #3
Schumer's weak leadership is part of the reason for the lack of voter support for Democrats Mysterian Apr 2025 #8
Good. We need aggressive forward thinking leaders if we're ever going to set things right again. Fla Dem Apr 2025 #4
The Woman with an economic degree is set to replace an attorney at law in the Senate. Jacson6 Apr 2025 #5
I don't live in New York angrychair Apr 2025 #6
I didn't have a problem with Schumer's old age as I did with his old ideas on how to lead in the Senate. Crowman2009 Apr 2025 #23
They are predicting the 2028 primary. twodogsbarking Apr 2025 #7
Data for Progress polling doesn't have a great track record. onenote Apr 2025 #10
I love AOC but Data for Progress is Left Rasmussen kansasobama Apr 2025 #15
Those are results within the margin of error iemanja Apr 2025 #25
This poll really does show that Democrats.... reACTIONary Apr 2025 #11
If nothing else, this may help Schumer to develop a spine kansasobama Apr 2025 #12
I am not LilElf70 Apr 2025 #13
2028 polling? I can't see how we make it to 2026! bronxiteforever Apr 2025 #14
I'd definitely vote for OAC. Martin68 Apr 2025 #16
But, what does Wall Street say? jalan48 Apr 2025 #17
It's really past time for younger leadership in the Senate. Lonestarblue Apr 2025 #21
Good news republianmushroom Apr 2025 #22
She's just what this country needs NCgayguy Apr 2025 #24
Is she running? LisaM Apr 2025 #26
AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING Omaha Steve Apr 2025 #27
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