Horatio Parker
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There's a simpler reason IMO: she gets a lot of media attention. Her attackers get to share in that.
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There's a simpler reason IMO: she gets a lot of media attention. Her attackers get to share in that.
lpetrich
Contributor
This is about helping people know what their legal rights are. What is your objection to that?
Horatio Parker
Veteran Member
And spouses are not included.
lpetrich
Contributor
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "We have started to sound the alarm on the way facial recognition technology is expanding in concerning says.
From the FBI to ICE to Amazon, the bar for consent and civil liberties protection is repeatedly violated, and on top of it all has a disproportionate racial impact, too. https://t.co/5j9avIdTcC" / Twitter noting
Facial Recognition Tech Is Growing Stronger, Thanks to Your Face
Large databases, built with images from social networks and dating services, contain millions of pictures of people’s faces. Some are shared worldwide.nytimes.com linking to
Facial Recognition Tech Is Growing Stronger, Thanks to Your Face - The New York Times
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Here’s one clip from a recent hearing on how facia recognition can make racial injustices worse (this tech does not work well on people of color, and confuses innocent people with those who have criminal records): https://t.co/mVAfA1NUEM" / Twitter noting
NowThis on Twitter: ".@AOC called out tech companies for using facial recognition, designed mostly by and for white men, and selling the data without Americans' consent https://t.co/aE3XmCxojK" / Twitter
From the FBI to ICE to Amazon, the bar for consent and civil liberties protection is repeatedly violated, and on top of it all has a disproportionate racial impact, too. https://t.co/5j9avIdTcC" / Twitter noting
Facial Recognition Tech Is Growing Stronger, Thanks to Your Face
Large databases, built with images from social networks and dating services, contain millions of pictures of people’s faces. Some are shared worldwide.nytimes.com linking to
Facial Recognition Tech Is Growing Stronger, Thanks to Your Face - The New York Times
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Here’s one clip from a recent hearing on how facia recognition can make racial injustices worse (this tech does not work well on people of color, and confuses innocent people with those who have criminal records): https://t.co/mVAfA1NUEM" / Twitter noting
NowThis on Twitter: ".@AOC called out tech companies for using facial recognition, designed mostly by and for white men, and selling the data without Americans' consent https://t.co/aE3XmCxojK" / Twitter
If they're travelling for leisure, they should pay for it from their own pocket.
I find it hard to believe a member of Congress is going to be out of pocket for travel related to work. Australia is notorious for politicians abusing travel policy. No matter where they go, they get the government to pay for it, even if it's to a friend's wedding (not making that up).
AOC should be called out for her bullshit argument.
Derec
Contributor
AOC doesn't fool me. Her aim is to stop the deportations of illegals. The talk of "rights" is just window dressing.
By the way, I noticed you have not commented on my post about AOC's chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti
1. admitting GND was not about climate but about restructuring the economy
2. wore a Nazi collaborator shirt
What is your opinion on this? After all, you are the resident AOC fanboy around here.
lpetrich
Contributor
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "One of the big reasons I don’t believe we should make decisions based on “what GOP will say” is bc they are going to say it anyway. This is a perfect example.
So let’s get on w an unapologetic agenda that fights as hard for working people as possible. They can catch up later. https://t.co/HZygd9Ylcj" / Twitter noting
Chris Hayes on Twitter: "So even thought the House Democrats went along w the McConnell funding bill in the Senate, Pence is still running around blaming “Democrats in Congress” for not adequately funding their detention camps." / Twitter
That's a big reason that I like her. She doesn't apologize to the Republican Party.
Saikat Chakrabarti (@saikatc) / Twitter - "CoS to @AOC. My tweets are my own and not the views of my employer."
Saikat Chakrabarti on Twitter: "They finally got us! The #GreenNewDeal is a plan to solve climate change AND reverse wealth inequality by proactively building the new energy economy in America. That means building solar panels, bullet trains, electric cars, batteries, new smart grids, and so much more. https://t.co/9k9i65whWu" / Twitter noting
FreedomWorks on Twitter: "
The Truth FINALLY comes out.
.@AOC's Chief of Staff comes clean on their divisive plan to deceive America:
.@saikatc "It wasn’t originally a climate thing at all. We really think of it as a how-do-you-change-the-entire-economy thing."#ampFW https://t.co/xC6dbx7fvk" / Twitter
Who Was Subhas Chandra Bose? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Senior Staffer Criticized for Sporting Image of Nazi Collaborator - Subhas Chandra Bose organized an army to fight British rule. He tried to get help from Nazi Germany, but the Nazi regime had different priorities, like trying to conquer the Soviet Union. Then he sided with Imperial Japan.
So let’s get on w an unapologetic agenda that fights as hard for working people as possible. They can catch up later. https://t.co/HZygd9Ylcj" / Twitter noting
Chris Hayes on Twitter: "So even thought the House Democrats went along w the McConnell funding bill in the Senate, Pence is still running around blaming “Democrats in Congress” for not adequately funding their detention camps." / Twitter
That's a big reason that I like her. She doesn't apologize to the Republican Party.
Saikat Chakrabarti (@saikatc) / Twitter - "CoS to @AOC. My tweets are my own and not the views of my employer."
Saikat Chakrabarti on Twitter: "They finally got us! The #GreenNewDeal is a plan to solve climate change AND reverse wealth inequality by proactively building the new energy economy in America. That means building solar panels, bullet trains, electric cars, batteries, new smart grids, and so much more. https://t.co/9k9i65whWu" / Twitter noting
FreedomWorks on Twitter: "
The Truth FINALLY comes out. .@AOC's Chief of Staff comes clean on their divisive plan to deceive America:
.@saikatc "It wasn’t originally a climate thing at all. We really think of it as a how-do-you-change-the-entire-economy thing."#ampFW https://t.co/xC6dbx7fvk" / Twitter
Who Was Subhas Chandra Bose? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Senior Staffer Criticized for Sporting Image of Nazi Collaborator - Subhas Chandra Bose organized an army to fight British rule. He tried to get help from Nazi Germany, but the Nazi regime had different priorities, like trying to conquer the Soviet Union. Then he sided with Imperial Japan.
Derec
Contributor
Not quite. There were two different units, one organized by Hitler's Germany, the other by Imperial Japan. Hitler's unit was called "Free India Legion".
The soldiers had this oath to swear.
From here:BBC said:
Hitler's secret Indian army
Also:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose wanted ruthless dictatorship in India for 20 years
But yeah, I notice how quickly misleading policy proposals (GND) and Nazi collaboration get excused as long as AOC is involved.
Don2 (Don1 Revised)
Contributor
In countless threads we hear from Derec how important reasonsble doubt standard is, even applied to pedophiles OUTSIDE A COURT SYSTEM, and now suddenly AOC is declared guilty of associating with someone who allegedly likes someone else who associated with Hitler. If you are not shaking your head at the double standard nothingburger, you are not paying attention.
lpetrich
Contributor
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Lights are kept on all night, depriving people of humane sleep conditions.
The cruelty is the point.
(PS this is @NydiaVelazquez’s voice translating. If we didn’t have fluent Spanish-speaking members, we may not have heard any of these accounts first-hand from people inside.) https://t.co/KXIZzdGr4Y" / Twitter noting
Rep. Jim McGovern on Twitter: "We have been able to confirm what other Members of Congress have heard & seen:
-no showers for over 40 days.
-lights are kept on all night & people are sleeping on concrete floors.
-some are complaining they have gone hungry. https://t.co/ob6kiwrCoQ" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Kids are taken from their families under an American flag.
They are left to cough in cages, spread lice, & smell of mucus w bald eagle emblems emblazoned around them.
A few years from now, these 1000s of children will grow to tell their story. We owe it to them to change. https://t.co/qaEnVo8w1s" / Twitter noting
Jackie Speier on Twitter: "The 1st sounds we heard before we could see the children held at Ursula were haunting cries of babies & toddlers. I spoke to a dad of a sick 6-month-old girl. She was flushed, listless, her little fists clung tightly to his shirt. Flu, meningitis, typhus, lice & more. #Border https://t.co/QVvT29L3Te" / Twitter
From my story "Contact across the Solar System":
The cruelty is the point.
(PS this is @NydiaVelazquez’s voice translating. If we didn’t have fluent Spanish-speaking members, we may not have heard any of these accounts first-hand from people inside.) https://t.co/KXIZzdGr4Y" / Twitter noting
Rep. Jim McGovern on Twitter: "We have been able to confirm what other Members of Congress have heard & seen:
-no showers for over 40 days.
-lights are kept on all night & people are sleeping on concrete floors.
-some are complaining they have gone hungry. https://t.co/ob6kiwrCoQ" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Kids are taken from their families under an American flag.
They are left to cough in cages, spread lice, & smell of mucus w bald eagle emblems emblazoned around them.
A few years from now, these 1000s of children will grow to tell their story. We owe it to them to change. https://t.co/qaEnVo8w1s" / Twitter noting
Jackie Speier on Twitter: "The 1st sounds we heard before we could see the children held at Ursula were haunting cries of babies & toddlers. I spoke to a dad of a sick 6-month-old girl. She was flushed, listless, her little fists clung tightly to his shirt. Flu, meningitis, typhus, lice & more. #Border https://t.co/QVvT29L3Te" / Twitter
From my story "Contact across the Solar System":
angelo
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That $174.000 salary is just the start of the perks members of congress receive. Exactly how much salary was AOC receiving while bartending?
https://www.cheatsheet.com/money-ca...s-get-for-free-at-the-taxpayers-expense.html/
TV and credit cards
Contributor
I'd go with this instead: https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/RL30064.html
Much of what they receive is available to all federal employees.
lpetrich
Contributor
Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly......" / Twitter
Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "....and viciously telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation on earth, how our government is to be run. Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come back and show us how...." / Twitter
Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "....it is done. These places need your help badly, you can’t leave fast enough. I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi would be very happy to quickly work out free travel arrangements!" / Twitter
As connected text:
He deserves the 25th Amendment to be invoked on him. Nancy Pelosi ought to support impeaching him, or else she should make a big show about how terrible it is to impeach him and how helpless she is to keep it from happening, while allowing it to happen.
Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "....and viciously telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation on earth, how our government is to be run. Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come back and show us how...." / Twitter
Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "....it is done. These places need your help badly, you can’t leave fast enough. I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi would be very happy to quickly work out free travel arrangements!" / Twitter
As connected text:
More: Trump tells progressive congresswomen to 'go back' to countries - Business Insider
He deserves the 25th Amendment to be invoked on him. Nancy Pelosi ought to support impeaching him, or else she should make a big show about how terrible it is to impeach him and how helpless she is to keep it from happening, while allowing it to happen.
lpetrich
Contributor
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "Mr. President, the country I “come from,” & the country we all swear to, is the United States.
But given how you’ve destroyed our border with inhumane camps, all at a benefit to you & the corps who profit off them, you are absolutely right about the corruption laid at your feet. https://t.co/HLKQCotR8T" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "You are angry because you don’t believe in an America where I represent New York 14, where the good people of Minnesota elected @IlhanMN, where @RashidaTlaib fights for Michigan families, where @AyannaPressley champions little girls in Boston. /2" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "You are angry because you can’t conceive of an America that includes us. You rely on a frightened America for your plunder.
You won’t accept a nation that sees healthcare as a right or education as a #1 priority, especially where we’re the ones fighting for it.
Yet here we are." / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "But you know what’s the rub of it all, Mr. President?
On top of not accepting an America that elected us, you cannot accept that we don’t fear you,either.
You can’t accept that we will call your bluff & offer a positive vision for this country. And that’s what makes you seethe." / Twitter
No response from Rashida Tlaib or Ayanna Pressley or Ilhan Omar, at least not just yet. Or Nancy Pelosi, for that matter.
But given how you’ve destroyed our border with inhumane camps, all at a benefit to you & the corps who profit off them, you are absolutely right about the corruption laid at your feet. https://t.co/HLKQCotR8T" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "You are angry because you don’t believe in an America where I represent New York 14, where the good people of Minnesota elected @IlhanMN, where @RashidaTlaib fights for Michigan families, where @AyannaPressley champions little girls in Boston. /2" / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "You are angry because you can’t conceive of an America that includes us. You rely on a frightened America for your plunder.
You won’t accept a nation that sees healthcare as a right or education as a #1 priority, especially where we’re the ones fighting for it.
Yet here we are." / Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter: "But you know what’s the rub of it all, Mr. President?
On top of not accepting an America that elected us, you cannot accept that we don’t fear you,either.
You can’t accept that we will call your bluff & offer a positive vision for this country. And that’s what makes you seethe." / Twitter
No response from Rashida Tlaib or Ayanna Pressley or Ilhan Omar, at least not just yet. Or Nancy Pelosi, for that matter.
Jason Harvestdancer
Contributor
An interesting case reported in several news outlets.
Apparently AOC is getting sued. She blocked some people on Twitter, and they responded by citing the court case against Trump for doing that.
Apparently AOC is getting sued. She blocked some people on Twitter, and they responded by citing the court case against Trump for doing that.
laughing dog
Contributor
Apparently Bose was willing to make a deal with whichever devil would help him achieve his goal of an independent India. My understanding of India during that time is that there were plenty of Indians who were willing to do just about anything to oust the British and their racist and oppressive regime. I am not excusing Bose but Bose was not exactly an effective collaborator with anyone.
Not quite. There were two different units, one organized by Hitler's Germany, the other by Imperial Japan. Hitler's unit was called "Free India Legion".
The soldiers had this oath to swear.
From here:BBC said:
Hitler's secret Indian army
Also:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose wanted ruthless dictatorship in India for 20 years
But yeah, I notice how quickly misleading policy proposals (GND) and Nazi collaboration get excused as long as AOC is involved.
Henry Ford did business with Hitler - does that mean no one should buy Fords or admire Henry Ford for his business acumen? Most people have many sides to them. AOC's employee may admire Bose for his political views or his fight for India's independence or even for his collaboration with Hitler - but without knowing any more information, this is pretty much as Don calls it, a nothing burger.
lpetrich
Contributor
Henry Ford wrote a series of articles about how Jews as Very Evil People, articles that he collected as 
The International Jew
tRump's other targets have responded.
Rashida Tlaib on Twitter: "Want a response to a lawless & complete failure of a President?
He is the crisis.
His dangerous ideology is the crisis.
He needs to be impeached." / Twitter
Ilhan Omar on Twitter: "Mr. President,
As Members of Congress, the only country we swear an oath to is the United States.
Which is why we are fighting to protect it from the worst, most corrupt and inept president we have ever seen. https://t.co/FBygHa2QTt" / Twitter
Ilhan Omar on Twitter: "You are stoking white nationalism bc you are angry that people like us are serving in Congress and fighting against your hate-filled agenda.
“America's answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.” -RFK" / Twitter
Ayanna Pressley on Twitter: "THIS is what racism looks like. WE are what democracy looks like. And we’re not going anywhere. Except back to DC to fight for the families you marginalize and vilify everyday. https://t.co/vYzoxCgN0X" / Twitter
Not surprisingly, Nancy Pelosi isn't going along with that.
Nancy Pelosi on Twitter: "I reject @realDonaldTrump’s xenophobic comments meant to divide our nation. Rather than attack Members of Congress, he should work with us for humane immigration policy that reflects American values. Stop the raids - #FamiliesBelongTogether!" / Twitter
Trump under fire for racially-charged tweets against congresswomen - BBC News
The International JewtRump's other targets have responded.
Rashida Tlaib on Twitter: "Want a response to a lawless & complete failure of a President?
He is the crisis.
His dangerous ideology is the crisis.
He needs to be impeached." / Twitter
Ilhan Omar on Twitter: "Mr. President,
As Members of Congress, the only country we swear an oath to is the United States.
Which is why we are fighting to protect it from the worst, most corrupt and inept president we have ever seen. https://t.co/FBygHa2QTt" / Twitter
Ilhan Omar on Twitter: "You are stoking white nationalism bc you are angry that people like us are serving in Congress and fighting against your hate-filled agenda.
“America's answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.” -RFK" / Twitter
Ayanna Pressley on Twitter: "THIS is what racism looks like. WE are what democracy looks like. And we’re not going anywhere. Except back to DC to fight for the families you marginalize and vilify everyday. https://t.co/vYzoxCgN0X" / Twitter
Not surprisingly, Nancy Pelosi isn't going along with that.
Nancy Pelosi on Twitter: "I reject @realDonaldTrump’s xenophobic comments meant to divide our nation. Rather than attack Members of Congress, he should work with us for humane immigration policy that reflects American values. Stop the raids - #FamiliesBelongTogether!" / Twitter
Trump under fire for racially-charged tweets against congresswomen - BBC News
Please, I beg someone to tell me what's so wrong about Trump's tweets. The right has been saying this for FOREVER! Illhan Omar comes here from SOMALIA, which is a terrible country, and then comes here and says that the U.S. is disgusting and racist. Why does she not care about Somalia instead?
These people come to the greatest country on Earth just to trash it. No one is fooled except for leftists.
These people come to the greatest country on Earth just to trash it. No one is fooled except for leftists.
laughing dog
Contributor
Well, for one thing, 3 out of the 4 congresswomen of color he claimed came to this country and who should go back to where they came from were BORN AND RAISED IN THE USA.
Well, then "the right" is ignorant.
Ms. Omar is a US citizen. I think if she did not care about the USA, you'd be criticizing her for that. Would you please produce the Omar quote where she said the US is disgusting, because, no offense, you are not a reliable reporter of reality.
Anyone who believes whatever country they live in is perfect is an idiot. That includes the USA. There is always room for improvement. The fact that the USA is better than Somalia is not setting the bar very high.
Illhan Omar married her brother to fraudulently get him into the U.S. The left ignores this though. They wouldn't if this was a Republican who did that.