Originally Posted by FrancSevin

Ocasio-Cortez isn't yet running for President. She is running for Congress.

Her mommy and daddy bought her a degree in economics yet, she cannot explain the economics of her plan for America.

Somebody should be asking for their money back..

Originally Posted by saltwn

omg sam Seder's remarks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ha3dvgtKBc
But yeah this is the scenario

Originally Posted by GottaGo

Didn't bother watching the video, anything that starts with 'why X is so scared of Y' means they are attempting to paint anyone who disagrees as emotionally stunted.

I could give you a logical answer, why most people disagree with it. Because when you can't make everybody rich, you have to make everybody poor, excluding the elite who are the ones at the top of the pyramid.

I tell you what, set a good example for all us here at PW, by doing what is required to support such a society. Divide your 'wealth' (cash and material goods) by 100. Give away to 99 people 1% each of your wealth, and retain only 1% for yourself. After all, other people will voluntarily do the same, and soon you will have as much wealth as you started with, right?

Originally Posted by saltwn

if I can watch nauseating hannity et al, you can watch an independent news commentator from the left.
I respect you, but you have to look at the info or
you'll be like 99% of the others on the internet- misinformed about your opponent and repeating talking points.
you don't know if most people or all or any people disagree with the platform Cortez puts forth.
it isn't socialism as a form of government. its a better social safety net.
also they want to re-institute the glass steigal act , which would be a very good thing for the economy of the nation. besides looking at society and how we survive with a vibrant future as opposed to -like we have now- devolving down into oligarchy or worse. prison reform, immigration reform, etc

Originally Posted by Hairy Jello

Ya mean Socialism isn't paid for by unicorn farts and elf masturbation?

Ocasio-Cortez Supporters Stumped on How Democratic Socialism Would Be Funded

Supporters of political newcomer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) were unable to surmise how all of the monetary freedoms she is promising will be paid for.

Campus Reform Media Director Cabot Phillips asked people in Astoria, Queens if they favored her Democratic socialist platform and her mission of "Medicare for all" and tuition-free colleges and universities.

Astoria is a portion of the 14th Congressional District in which Ocasio-Cortez won her nomination against Rep. Joe Crowley (D).

On "Fox & Friends" Saturday, Phillips said that some of her millennial supporters don't have the right historical context to know about failed attempts at socialism.

Ocasio-Cortez surprisingly won her New York Democratic primary in June, but has recently been called out for campaign missteps like getting her political colors mixed up and criticizing Israel’s "occupation” of the Palestinian territories during an interview.

Many interviewees told Phillips that they support Ocasio-Cortez's goals, but were lost when asked how they'd be funded.

"I don't know where they money would come from, but they can figure it out," one respondent said of how things like free health care and education would be paid for.

Phillips said Saturday that although it may be tempting to joke around about the rise of Democratic socialism, it isn't a laughing matter.

"This is a serious issue," he said.

He added that universities not making civics and economics courses mandatory have played a role in the lack of education on the matter.

One supporter of Ocasio-Cortez also told Phillips that the American public would be OK with paying higher taxes if they had "a good idea and a good reason to spend their tax money."

Phillips said that success in the United States has been demonized, and is another reason why many are supportive of Democratic socialist ideals.

"Many people are taught that if you are wealthy, you only got that way because you stole it from someone less fortunate or less privileged."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roeQHQSlIc8

Originally Posted by jamesrage

I think most of them figured that the rich and the upper middle class would just get the living **** taxed out of them so that they can get all this free stuff. Probably too embarrassed to admit that they want to mooch off other peoples money.

Originally Posted by saltwn

didn't you already post a thread about funding education etc? why didnt you add this to that discussion?
or is this gonna be like your rampant multiple obama posts a few years ago?
huh. you just might push her into the presidency.