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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCan AOC's Green New Deal idea become a watershed rallying point under our big tent?
Her public pledge to not take money from Fossil-fuels and Coal make her a strong banner carrier.
murielm99
(30,656 posts)it's Thomas L. Friedman's.
And what the hell is a watershed rallying point, and why would it be in a big tent?
Banner carrier? What banner? Why are you mixing your metaphors?
wasupaloopa
(4,516 posts)She hadnt even taken her seat in the House yet. She is a freshman legislator. Lets wait and see what she gets accomplished before we heep to much praise on her.
I feel toward her as I do about another god like figure who sponcers bills in Congress that dont have a snow balls chance in hell to pass but he is considered mr progressive .
guruoo
(5,092 posts)Imagine AOC as a racehorse. Our racehorse. One of several.
I'm no expert, but I do know that you never pull back on your horse while they're going for the lead.
Your second "god like" example introduces legislation that creates a stronger position for Dems come time for negotiation.
If you were selling something, would you set the price at the least you'd be willing to accept?
So to those that say 'outrageous', I say 'so was the new deal'.
Silver1
(721 posts)Gutsy girl is saying it like it is. She might be a freshman, but she is fearless and speaks truth to power. When it comes to climate change, there is no time left. We must act NOW. Why is that so hard to understand for some people?
We are a hair away from the tipping point.