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(146,192 posts)Brava!
sunflowerseed
(271 posts)Canoe52
(2,944 posts)cilla4progress
(24,588 posts)historic import, in the vein of Obama.
Pains me that some here diss her.
Lucky Luciano
(11,242 posts)NCjack
(10,279 posts)Cha
(295,914 posts)BOARD for The Democratic Nominee, Joe Biden
I applaud AOC calling out Yoho on the Floor of the House of Rep.
TomSlick
(11,034 posts)You're welcome.
Cha
(295,914 posts)Last edited Fri Jul 24, 2020, 08:23 PM - Edit history (1)
be?
TomSlick
(11,034 posts)An interesting language, not originally written with Latin letters but in Ogham runes. Nothing is pronounced like it looks.
Alba gu Bràth! (pronounced ˈal̪ˠapə kə ˈpɾa) - Scotland Forever! Well, really "Scotland until judgment" since nothing on the earth lasts forever.
Cha
(295,914 posts)I've seen Outlander.. I don't know if it's the same that they're speaking in that series?
TomSlick
(11,034 posts)If you understand anything they're saying, then it's not Gaelic.
If you can catch a few words, then they are speaking Scots - a dialect of English that borrows Gaelic words but is mostly a kind of English.
You may have sung a song in Scots and not known it.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?
Auld Lang Syne - Old Long Ago.
Cha
(295,914 posts)in their native language.. the Scottish Highlanders lapse into it sometimes.. but the show is mostly in English with their strong Scottish accents.. or in just English.. depending on who's speaking. Talking about "interesting"
Yes, I did know Auld Lang Syne was Scots.. I researched long ago. Fascinating!
Cha
(295,914 posts)For your much needed post below, too.
still_one
(91,962 posts)demmiblue
(36,751 posts)Go AOC!
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)Cha
(295,914 posts)Mahalo!!
UpInArms
(51,252 posts)We are together and we are a force to be reckoned with
Cha
(295,914 posts)UpInArms
(51,252 posts)Am always so glad to see you
Cha
(295,914 posts)RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)still_one
(91,962 posts)pnwmom
(108,925 posts)when they were trying to knock Pelosi out of the Speakership.
She is a woman of principle and a strategic thinker.
betsuni
(25,128 posts)that "In any other country Joe Biden and I wouldn't be in the same party"? This is obviously not true. What is she even talking about?
Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)LiberalLovinLug
(14,154 posts)Higher min wage
Universal healthcare / MFA
Maternity leave
Justice reform
Campaign finance reform
Fairness doctrine type legislation for news media
These and many other Progressive/Liberal policies that Ill bet a vast majority of Democrats support.
But somehow there is a disconnect that occurs in actually supporting progressive candidates who want to push hard for these policies instead of those that downplay them as some possible future ideas but not now, or worse regard them as pipe dreams
A paralysis type of fear of losing seats if they not dare support incumbent candidates who routinely vote with Republicans. Somehow missing that if they stopped bad mouthing these progressive upstarts and instead helped promote them, one by one theyd get elected.
If a candidate dares to suggest the party could work harder to fight for these things, they are blasted for it as attacking the party. Things they actually want too! I dont get it
betsuni
(25,128 posts)Do you mean the only Democrat who voted against the last Conoavirus stimulus package?
Those things you mention are all Democratic policies.
still_one
(91,962 posts)that the dislike of Rep Ocasio-Cortez is just out of the blue without merit. It isn't
When she makes statements that "in any other country, Joe Biden and I would not be in the same party"
That kind of speaks for itself
George II
(67,782 posts)still_one
(91,962 posts)Arazi
(6,829 posts)The nuances of policy differences would probably place them in different parties.
Of course this quote has been hashed out here ad infinitum but you have to inject it here, now, while claiming this is not an effort to "diminish the message "...
still_one
(91,962 posts)I am specifically responding to those posts in THIS thread that dont understand why some dont care for Rep Ocasio-Cortez.
la-trucker
(283 posts)Fawning over just one of hundreds of Democrats some of whom have spent a lifetime fighting with republicans lacks gratefulness for their efforts.
The vocal ones stand on the shoulders of all the ones before them, who silently worked for the goals without desiring fame and attention. So let's hear it for ALL the Democrats who have been fighting republicans.
MLAA
(17,165 posts)Croney
(4,646 posts)flor-de-jasmim
(2,124 posts)What a wonderful role model for women of all generations.
NNadir
(33,368 posts)peggysue2
(10,811 posts)Stand up and call the insult out clearly, calmly and without regret. Shame the shameless if for no other reason than to give other women the courage to do the same. Stand up and sing it:
I am somebody's daughter, too.
Says it all for those who need reminding.
cilla4progress
(24,588 posts)Should / will be written up in history books.
GreatCaesarsGhost
(8,584 posts)Just saw a report on MSNBC hinting that she did.
volstork
(5,394 posts)Last edited Thu Jul 23, 2020, 09:18 PM - Edit history (1)
My error-- in an earlier portion of her speech, she did quote what he said to her. I had not seen that video when I responded.
GreatCaesarsGhost
(8,584 posts)volstork
(5,394 posts)and so righteous and measured in her anger as she speaks. It is truly astounding to watch.
JonLP24
(29,322 posts)Bernie Sanders quoted a slur to call out a homophobic congressman years ago.
Lucky Luciano
(11,242 posts)JudyM
(29,122 posts)Archae
(46,262 posts)He looks familiar, for some reason.
Brother Buzz
(36,214 posts)Forward to 1:24 of the entire video posted by DUer, Egberto Willies on YouTube
volstork
(5,394 posts)I did not see this initial portion of her statement. Thank you for providing it.
Duppers
(28,094 posts)Several videos are up showing her telling us exactly what he said.
Forward to pt. 1:16 here:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017594983
FreeState
(10,553 posts)JonLP24
(29,322 posts)melman
(7,681 posts)GreatCaesarsGhost
(8,584 posts)cilla4progress
(24,588 posts)if you watch the whole thing: "Quote fucking bitch."
Good on her!!!
Duppers
(28,094 posts)Demsrule86
(68,352 posts)volstork
(5,394 posts)Thank you for posting this.
Bettie
(15,998 posts)now, imagine her in ten year....unstoppable.
Laelth
(32,017 posts)If she wants a bigger role, I see very little that could stop her.
For now, shes a treasureas is.
-Laelth
jaxexpat
(6,703 posts)building. In his cups, he mouthed off at a person who has professional experience dealing with drunks. It is not ending well for him, poor little kool aid drinker. He has yet to realize what hit him.
crickets
(25,896 posts)Freedomofspeech
(4,218 posts)Not that that bastard cares.
johnthewoodworker
(694 posts)her response to criticism, clarity of thought, and ethical integrity. She needs to be careful because she is the type of figure that will draw out violent intent from the right. I think the credo is, 'kill the best and buy the rest'.
ouija
(397 posts)eShirl
(18,466 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)Somehow I don't think Yoho will get anything named after him.
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)and we named it "Yoho"
cally
(21,589 posts)Too many of my generation just ignored the vitriol but she is too strong, smart, and impressive to just ignore the abuse.
iluvtennis
(19,757 posts)melman
(7,681 posts)bigtree
(85,918 posts)jalan48
(13,798 posts)ismnotwasm
(41,921 posts)She is better than a thousand of that creep
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)much else to do to him except say, "bye."
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)Traildogbob
(8,576 posts)This brave, powerful, brilliant young woman is teaching our country how to handle old white GOP pricks. With class, and intellect, as powerful as Every member of USA womens soccer team taking a free kick to his old gravity abused nut sack.
DNC take note and find the anger and courage to end McConnell/trump/Barr attack on democracy. I want to see this much passion from all of them to fight for our country as AOC does.
Thank you AOC for your leadership.
patphil
(6,034 posts)Bradshaw3
(7,455 posts)Wow. She is just terrific in so many ways. A true role model.
LizBeth
(9,946 posts)shockey80
(4,379 posts)PatrickforO
(14,516 posts)Wish she was my Representative instead of my 'freedom caucus' guy, that's for sure.
malaise
(267,823 posts)She will be around for a long time
gab13by13
(20,865 posts)trying to get rid of her. She has charisma.
jimlup
(7,968 posts)Tell it like it is!
Enoki33
(1,584 posts)confirming it will take them to save the planet.
klook
(12,134 posts)relayerbob
(6,509 posts)I'm sure Yoohoo had his head too far up his ass to hear any of it though
Olafjoy
(937 posts)Women are so effing tired of disrespect. Speak up, speak out, confront. Silent no more.
LymphocyteLover
(5,601 posts)she is so good
Dios Mio
(429 posts)greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)Ted Yoho acting like a dude getting bounced from a bar.
Devastating. Hope the people in his district are listening.
NNadir
(33,368 posts)greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)NNadir
(33,368 posts)He's apparently I veterinarian.
I wouldn't let that asshole near my cat.
He should be a pariah; but in a district that elected him, it's not likely.
Vinca
(50,170 posts)Woodwizard
(834 posts)mvd
(65,148 posts)Shes not going to take that kind of crap from Repukes.
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)Just saying.
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brooklynite
(93,871 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)New here?