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iemanja

(53,032 posts)
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 02:03 PM Jul 2021

Susan Sarandon leads protest against AOC and the Squad: 'We are losing

Susan Sarandon has appeared at a protest against New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her “Squad” of progressive lawmakers outside the congresswoman’s Bronx office.

“I’m here to say to the Squad, and especially AOC, who, you know, did make a lot of promises, that we still have faith in you and we would like to see if you have a better plan than we’ve been able to see, please share it,” Ms Sarandon told the assembled crowd using a megaphone.

The event was advertised as a Medicare for All rally. “If there’s a pathway you’ve got that we’re not aware of please share it. Because we’re losing hope here that you represent us.”

According to the event page at actionnetwork.org, the protesters were demanding that Ms Ocasio-Cortez “call on Biden to declare a pandemic public health emergency and expand Medicare to every American using Section 1881A of the Social Security Act”.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/susan-sarandon-protests-aoc-squad-b1892202.html

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Susan Sarandon leads protest against AOC and the Squad: 'We are losing (Original Post) iemanja Jul 2021 OP
Why Does She Think... ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #1
Exactly TexasBushwhacker Jul 2021 #4
Maybe open up one or two of her six mansions iemanja Jul 2021 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #2
She has admitted to using acid and mushrooms Jose Garcia Jul 2021 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #9
File under : SEEKING RELEVANCE. LakeArenal Jul 2021 #3
Here's the relevant language. Igel Jul 2021 #7
Do you agree with Sarandon iemanja Jul 2021 #10
She stood in front of a locked storefront with the security gate closed and spoke for 10 minutes. George II Jul 2021 #8
For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #11
Don't forget Loreal iemanja Jul 2021 #12
I wonder why she went up to the Bronx, that isn't even her office. Her real office is in Queens... George II Jul 2021 #13
Susan who???? Paladin Jul 2021 #14

ProfessorGAC

(65,042 posts)
1. Why Does She Think...
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 02:08 PM
Jul 2021

...that these relative newcomers have the clout to have accomplished their goals, especially given who was POTUS until just 6 months ago?
It's simply stupid to expect more than elevating concerns & promoting some ideas.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,188 posts)
4. Exactly
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 02:14 PM
Jul 2021

Not to mention that her first term was during the Trump administration. Biden was inaugurated 6 months ago! 6 MONTHS!!! She's 74 and worth $60 Million. She needs to either run for office or STFU and count her $$$.

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iemanja

(53,032 posts)
10. Do you agree with Sarandon
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 02:27 PM
Jul 2021

that AOC and the rest of the squad aren't doing enough to get it passed?

George II

(67,782 posts)
8. She stood in front of a locked storefront with the security gate closed and spoke for 10 minutes.
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 02:24 PM
Jul 2021

Probably no more than a dozen people were there.

George II

(67,782 posts)
13. I wonder why she went up to the Bronx, that isn't even her office. Her real office is in Queens...
Fri Jul 30, 2021, 04:58 PM
Jul 2021

...and probably closer to where Sarandon lives and was more likely open.

Here's the Bronx office, which is really Assemblywoman Reyes' office, which is where Sarandon went:

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