AOC has a message for the GOP: America wants an affirmative message, not fear porn

[Ghost of a Rider]

AOC's a goddamn idiot. Democrats have become masters at fear porn. That's not to say Republicans don't do it but Democrats are just as bad, if not worse.

 

[Hafar1014]

Riddle me this. What issue, what policy proposal, what Republican initiative, DOES NOT revolve around fear?

Tax cuts regulation cuts workable energy policies secure the border two genders voter ID

 

[sparky]

“The Republican Party’s brand is fear. And they have to constantly churn out what they want people to be afraid of—to be afraid of socialists

wrong again Gator.....



~S~

 

[Mac1958]

Messages and messaging matter, but I sure don't know that America writ large wants to hear a message that includes the words "democratic socialism". And there are already several Democrats thinking the same thing, and they're trying to distance themselves.

Yes, getting an easy opportunity to present a decent, intelligent and mature contrast to Trump & MAGA certainly is a gift, but moving too far to the left could pretty easily squander it.

I wonder if either party will ever figure out that cramming a one-sided agenda down our throats is not a long term fix.

 

[HikerGuy83]

Riddle me this. What issue, what policy proposal, what Republican initiative, DOES NOT revolve around fear?

The SAVE act is an effort to provide Americans with a high degree of confidence in the voting system.

Riddle me this. What issue, what policy proposal, what Democratic initiative, DOES NOT revolve around fear?

 

[Frankeneinstein]

People are generally dumb but they learn by experience.

you are of course referring to the socially educated...do you see your self-absorbed self in that claim?...try being honest for a change, if not with us at least with yourself.

 

[sparky]

Messages and messaging matter, but I sure don't know that America writ large wants to hear a message that includes the words "democratic socialism". And there are already several Democrats thinking the same thing, and they're trying to distance themselves.

that would be socialist democrats Mac, note the socialist part comes first

and yes the message they're sending matters......there are a LOT of young Americans who've bought into socialism ........because they are NOT taught history in schools

further, the folks pushing the 'message' have no respect for our constitution, construct or freedoms (Bernie is a career offender)

especially given our 250th.......

Capitalism made the USofA great , not socialism Mac

And Capitalism (which describes MAGA well) is what will make us great again

~S~

 

[Mac1958]

And Capitalism (which describes MAGA well)

holy crap

 

[Frankeneinstein]

. You have to understand their tactic and address it by shining a light on truth.

of course you even get the pre-fab stuff wrong, you shine the light on lies, the truth lives in the sunlight genius.

 

[Seymour Flops]

Messages and messaging matter, but I sure don't know that America writ large wants to hear a message that includes the words "democratic socialism". And there are already several Democrats thinking the same thing, and they're trying to distance themselves.

Yes, getting an easy opportunity to present a decent, intelligent and mature contrast to Trump & MAGA certainly is a gift, but moving too far to the left could pretty easily squander it.

I wonder if either party will ever figure out that cramming a one-sided agenda down our throats is not a long term fix.

What are the policy differences between Democrats and American socialists?

The diferences must be so subtle that they are hard to discern.

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

As time goes by it become more and more obvious that trump supporters are on a figurative different planet from the rest of the U.S.

Yes! Because the people who believe a man is a woman if it feels it is are on the real planet.

 

[LeftofLeft]

The always eloquent AOC is spot on and knows the enemy. Republicans discovered years ago that their only motivating message they have is fear porn. Whether it was fake Weapons Of Mass Destruction, or attacking all the wrong counties for 9/11, or immigrant demonization, or claiming the gays are coming for your childred, or branding every policy that doesn’t put more money in the hands of the wealthy as a slide to socialism, the GOP lives breathes and procreates fear. Nothing else.



“The Republican Party’s brand is fear. And they have to constantly churn out what they want people to be afraid of—to be afraid of socialists, to be afraid of immigrants, to be afraid of women. They constantly want Americans in fear of somebody because, if you are not afraid of someone who is your neighbor, you’re going to realize who’s actually pickpocketing you.

And that is the large corporations that are engaged in profiteering and jacking up your prices for no good reason. It’s going to be this administration that is engaged in record levels of swindling, theft, tariffs, and attacks on your housing.

And so this is kind of their new thing of the day. But I think that people are feared out. I think everyone’s nerves are shot from constantly being taught and told what country, person, or community to be afraid of. And they just want a solution. They want their groceries to be more affordable. They want to figure out how we’re going to get health care. They want our housing to get under control.

And I think that we’re ready for an affirmative vision, and we’re ready for an affirmative agenda.”

Everything about her is fear whether she is discussing climate change, COVID, the Economy, Immigration. There are few things AOC can discuss without invoking fear.

 

[Mashmont]

The always eloquent AOC is spot on and knows the enemy. Republicans discovered years ago that their only motivating message they have is fear porn. Whether it was fake Weapons Of Mass Destruction, or attacking all the wrong counties for 9/11, or immigrant demonization, or claiming the gays are coming for your childred, or branding every policy that doesn’t put more money in the hands of the wealthy as a slide to socialism, the GOP lives breathes and procreates fear. Nothing else.



“The Republican Party’s brand is fear. And they have to constantly churn out what they want people to be afraid of—to be afraid of socialists, to be afraid of immigrants, to be afraid of women. They constantly want Americans in fear of somebody because, if you are not afraid of someone who is your neighbor, you’re going to realize who’s actually pickpocketing you.

And that is the large corporations that are engaged in profiteering and jacking up your prices for no good reason. It’s going to be this administration that is engaged in record levels of swindling, theft, tariffs, and attacks on your housing.

And so this is kind of their new thing of the day. But I think that people are feared out. I think everyone’s nerves are shot from constantly being taught and told what country, person, or community to be afraid of. And they just want a solution. They want their groceries to be more affordable. They want to figure out how we’re going to get health care. They want our housing to get under control.

And I think that we’re ready for an affirmative vision, and we’re ready for an affirmative agenda.”

Oh, I thought Donald Trump is what we should be fearing. You know, the end of Democracy, a monarchy, billionaires, that sort of thing?

The opposite is true of course. MAGA is all about making people and the country be as strong wealthy and happiest we can be. This is why conservattives are optimistic and happy while leftwingers are always mopey and complaining and negative.

I will remind everybody the guy posting this garbage claims to earn seven figures as a CEO. But yet he supports AOC and her agenda. Doesn't quite add up, does it?

 

[Independent thinker]

The always eloquent AOC is spot on and knows the enemy. Republicans discovered years ago that their only motivating message they have is fear porn. Whether it was fake Weapons Of Mass Destruction, or attacking all the wrong counties for 9/11, or immigrant demonization, or claiming the gays are coming for your childred, or branding every policy that doesn’t put more money in the hands of the wealthy as a slide to socialism, the GOP lives breathes and procreates fear. Nothing else.



“The Republican Party’s brand is fear. And they have to constantly churn out what they want people to be afraid of—to be afraid of socialists, to be afraid of immigrants, to be afraid of women. They constantly want Americans in fear of somebody because, if you are not afraid of someone who is your neighbor, you’re going to realize who’s actually pickpocketing you.

And that is the large corporations that are engaged in profiteering and jacking up your prices for no good reason. It’s going to be this administration that is engaged in record levels of swindling, theft, tariffs, and attacks on your housing.

And so this is kind of their new thing of the day. But I think that people are feared out. I think everyone’s nerves are shot from constantly being taught and told what country, person, or community to be afraid of. And they just want a solution. They want their groceries to be more affordable. They want to figure out how we’re going to get health care. They want our housing to get under control.

And I think that we’re ready for an affirmative vision, and we’re ready for an affirmative agenda.”

We've had decades and decades of fear porn from the left.

 

[Mashmont]

As time goes by it become more and more obvious that trump supporters are on a figurative different planet from the rest of the U.S.

So you actually think these radical socialist nuts are the mainstream?

 

[Harry Dresden]

Only a fool would listen to that tool

gator is now a die hard democrat....he has no choice...

 

[berg80]

What are the policy differences between Democrats and American socialists?

The diferences must be so subtle that they are hard to discern.

Speaking of fear mongering.........

 

[berg80]

So you actually think these radical socialist nuts are the mainstream?

No more so than I think trump's anti-democratic agenda is mainstream.

 

[Harry Dresden]

What kind of powerful spell are you under to think the majority of voters support trump as his approval rating threatens to sink below 30%?

thats still higher then the party that sends you those wonderful stories every morning...

 

[Mashmont]

No more so than I think trump's anti-democratic agenda is mainstream.

These people endorse communist principles. No police. No prisons. Open borders. Free everything for all, government control of all industry, much higher taxes. What part of Trump's agenda is anything approaching that kind of lunacy?