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Still afraid of AI I see.

AI will be the bane of our society. It's good for an initial step of a process but trusting it without verifying or curating the result is beyond foolish.

Leaving aside her qualifications to run for office because well she successfully ran for office already.

Different office, different qualifications. HoR is the People's House. It's supposed to be where your average person enters public service at the national level and, as such, the bar is much lower.

Key actions include introducing the Green New Deal resolution,

"Championing" a body of work that had been around for over a decade isn't much of an accomplishment.

passing amendments to redirect federal funds toward opioid treatment and Puerto Rico recovery,

Two amendments in seven years. Holy s*&^!

and securing millions in community project funding for her district.

Great, so she's a good representative. What about POTUS? How is she any more qualified than dozens of other Dem Reps who have done the same or more?

From this I can clearly see what her qualifications are and what she stands for.

No, you see that she aligns with your biases and that's enough for you.

That AI summary reads like a weak resume. Only two points have actual metrics of success and they're pretty paltry in the grand scheme of things.

Did I mention she holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Economics from Boston University?

So where are the committee assignments to put that knowledge to use? Where are her accomplishments that have taken that knowledge and put it into practice?

So what, it's a degree. Most people in Congress have advanced degrees.

She is obviously "qualified".
#242 | Posted by donnerboy

Nope. Sorry.

To use the resume analogy one more time, you're taking someone's resume from their first unremarkable seven years at the first level of middle management and claiming they have the chops to be CEO.

First step to what?
Nancy Pelosi spent her entire political career in the House of Representatives.
Did she miss out on the second step?
Talk about FOMO.

First step to accomplishments worthy of POTUS. You know, like being a party leader and having a significant record of success behind you like Pelosi had. That she never tried for a Senate seat or anything higher is irrelevant to the argument as that was apparently her choice.

You're comparing the government to a business.
They're not the same.
If they were, Trump wouldn't be president of the United States
He wouldn't have been qualified to apply.
Which honestly would've been fantastic for everyone. But, again, that's not how the government works.

It's just an analogy. I think we can all agree running a country like a business is a bad idea.

Point is what one does with the position they've obtained is more critical than obtaining it. I didn't think that was a hard concept to grasp, but I guess it is/was.

No, it's not. It's not a ladder. You don't have to be in the House of Representatives before you go to the Senate. Do you understand how people become politicians?

*sigh* intentionally obtuse? I know it's not a ladder and there's no requirement for that sequence.

However, it is typically seen as an upgrade to go from HoR to the Senate. If you're not aware of that, just admit it. We won't make fun of you too much.

It's possible you don't, considering you were shocked that our elections are popularity contests.

The only thing shocking is that someone simping so hard for a politician only has that childishly stupid argument to make.

I'm just enjoying watching you make stupid excuses as to why one of the most popular, influential Democrats aren't qualified to be president of the United States.

Influential. LOL

And what's your reasoning?

Her record (or lack there of) in legislative accomplishments and committee assignments and leadership. The latter showing you just how NOT influential she is within her own part.

She hasn't "accomplished enough". A vague bar you can't even qualify. What's "enough of an accomplishment" for you?

Not vague at all and you have to be beyond stupid to think I haven't made it quite clear what accomplishments or positions she needs to have under her belt to be considered qualified.

Which one of our politicians is a scholar or a scientist or mathematician or an engineer? Do they have to cure cancer before they can become president of the United States?

Cool hyperbole. Still not an affirmative argument.

Face it you've been brainwashed to hate progressivism. Because your ideal political candidate would rule through stagnation. Like Biden did.

More stawmen. Just STFU already. Duhhhhh BrAiNwAsHeDzZ!!! Says the idiot who can't formulate an actual argument for someone beyond the intellectual capabilities of a tween aged girl.

He didn't even try to overturn any of Trumps policies. He simply managed the country for four years and then handed it back to Trump ...

LOL such a simp he has to misrepresent Biden's administration to make AOC look even remotely palatable.

Oh, he was such a good choice! He did absolutely nothing and left America open to Trump taking over and shitting all over it.

Complete horses*&^. How's that spittle layer coming along?

I'm so proud of the America we live in thanks to Biden.
If I remember correctly, didn't you claim you were leaving the country?

Because of work and the nonsense Trump is doing. Has nothing to do with Biden.

I'm glad you keep illustrating how irrational your hate towards progressivism is.

Citing wins of the past to try and whitewash what the movement has become is a sad look.

"Like what? I've been asking and nobody seems able to provide them beyond she got elected."

Still afraid of AI I see.

So you want me to look up AOCs qualifications for you?

Umm ok.

Leaving aside her qualifications to run for office because well she successfully ran for office already.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has served in Congress since 2019, focusing on progressive policies, climate change, and economic justice. Key actions include introducing the Green New Deal resolution, passing amendments to redirect federal funds toward opioid treatment and Puerto Rico recovery, and securing millions in community project funding for her district.

Championed the Green New Deal, a comprehensive plan for economic mobilization against climate change, which has influenced broader environmental policy, including the Inflation Reduction Act.

Economic Justice: Introduced the Loan Shark Prevention Act to cap credit card interest rates at 15% and the Just Society package, aimed at bolstering social safety nets and raising the poverty line.

Housing Advocacy: Promoted the Green New Deal for Public Housing to renovate public housing with sustainable energy, alongside legislation to strengthen renters' rights and prevent evictions.

Legislative Amendments: Successfully passed amendments to shift $5 million from the drug war to opioid treatment and secured $10 million for cleaning up toxic sites in Puerto Rico.

Funding for District: Secured over $1.9 million in federal funding for local community projects in the Bronx and Queens, including violence prevention programs and infrastructure.

Disaster Relief: Worked to secure FEMA aid for residents following damage from Hurricane Ida, assisting thousands of families.

As a member of the House Oversight Committee, she has used hearings to investigate issues such as campaign finance, corporate influence, and ethical violations.

As one of the prominent progressive voices in the House, she often drives debates on progressive policies and serves within the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

And my AI wants me to note:
As of early 2025, she has focused on introducing legislation in the 118th Congress, with her work tracking closely with the priorities of the Democratic caucus.

From this I can clearly see what her qualifications are and what she stands for.

Did I mention she holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Economics from Boston University?

She is obviously "qualified".

'Don't go to the US -- not with Trump in charge': the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks (2025)
www.theguardian.com

... Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end.

With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, 'If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone' ... Karen, 65, had a British passport and a tourist visa. ...


No, dumba&&, it's not. It's just the first step.

First step to what?

Nancy Pelosi spent her entire political career in the House of Representatives.

Did she miss out on the second step?

Talk about FOMO.

What's worthy of higher office is what you do with it. In what world is a promotion given simply for having your current job?

You're comparing the government to a business.

They're not the same.

If they were, Trump wouldn't be president of the United States

He wouldn't have been qualified to apply.

Which honestly would've been fantastic for everyone. But, again, that's not how the government works.

it is a step up to go from HoR to the Senate

No, it's not. It's not a ladder. You don't have to be in the House of Representatives before you go to the Senate. Do you understand how people become politicians?

It's possible you don't, considering you were shocked that our elections are popularity contests.

you're arguing an unwinnable argument in any sphere that adults dominate.

There is no argument being had. You're wrong. I'm just enjoying watching you make stupid excuses as to why one of the most popular, influential Democrats aren't qualified to be president of the United States.

And what's your reasoning?

She hasn't "accomplished enough". A vague bar you can't even qualify. What's "enough of an accomplishment" for you?

Which one of our politicians is a scholar or a scientist or mathematician or an engineer? Do they have to cure cancer before they can become president of the United States?

Face it you've been brainwashed to hate progressivism. Because your ideal political candidate would rule through stagnation. Like Biden did.

He didn't even try to overturn any of Trumps policies. He simply managed the country for four years and then handed it back to Trump ...

Biden was a good choice in 2020.

Oh, he was such a good choice! He did absolutely nothing and left America open to Trump taking over and shitting all over it.

I'm so proud of the America we live in thanks to Biden.

If I remember correctly, didn't you claim you were leaving the country?

God Biden did such a good job!

Thanks for continuously pointing out how ridiculous your opinion is.

Progressives are a millstone around societies neck

Without progressives this country would be nothing.

Blacks would still be slaves. Only white landowning men would be able to vote. FDR wouldn't have passed the new deal. There'd be no such thing as Medicare Or weekends Or any of the other countless freedoms you take for granted because progressives have fought for them throughout history.

I'm glad you keep illustrating how irrational your hate towards progressivism is.

I'm not qualified for POTUS either.
#224 | POSTED BY JPW

Then don't run.

AOC has every right to run in the primary.

Never said otherwise.

The voters will determine if she is qualified or not.

No, the voters will determine whether they want her as a candidate or not. Her performance, if she were to win, will decide whether I'm wrong or right.

Saying that voting for her is a "race to the bottom" is absolute BS.

Happily choosing an unqualified candidate for their cult of personality because the Repubs did it too is 100% race to the bottom.

Look at the mayor of NY and what he has accomplished in a short time. Did he have the "accomplishments" you are harping on AOC for?

Another weak a&& whatabout. Is he POTUS? No. Try harder.

I believe AOC has an uphill climb simply because she is a woman but you cant even admit that this is her biggest challenge.

Yawn.

You keep harping on the accomplishments thing but I cannot find any example of the same worry about any man in the past that tossed their hat in the primary.

LOL another idiot reaching for the misogyny card because they have nothing while also demonstrating more misogyny in their very post than I have in any of mine.

Why are you still here vehemently against anything AOC? Nothing you say on this site is going to change whether she enters the primary and certainly wont change one voters mind on whether they like her or not. In fact just seeing that you are still here today so against her I am more for her and might actually go google her. Give it a rest.

#231 | Posted by justagirl_idaho

F*&^ off, idiot. If you're that intellectually weak in how you choose candidates I couldn't care less what stupidity your brain sharts into existence.

But it is an accomplishment.
Is it worth of higher office. Doesn't really seem to matter. It's not a promotion to go from the HoR to the senate.
It's all up to the will of the voters.
And again. It's all a popularity contest.

No, dumba&&, it's not. It's just the first step.

What's worthy of higher office is what you do with it. In what world is a promotion given simply for having your current job?

And yes, it is a step up to go from HoR to the Senate. That's understood as common knowledge to anyone who remotely pays attention to politics.

Her accomplishments are becoming a national figure, being a person who has proven to want to fight for the American working class.
Most of Congress aren't doing that, including the majority of democrats.

Which is why the majority of democrats aren't qualified to be POTUS either. You keep flailing hoping something sticks but it's not going to, champ. Because you're arguing an unwinnable argument in any sphere that adults dominate.

I know you want to discredit her because she hasn't lived up to your vague expectations.

Stating the obvious isn't discrediting her. It's sad how big of a misogynist you are without even realizing it.

But the fact is, you're an idiot who wants politicians to be like Biden, a do nothing loser who fell asleep for 4 years and left the country vulnerable to Trump and project 2025.

Biden was a good choice in 2020. He made a terrible decision to pick Harris as VP that all but made 2024 inevitable. A pick made to placate people like you.

Stagnation is death. Regression is what the Republicans want. Without progressives the Democrats have nothing, are nothing, accomplish nothing.

Progressives are a millstone around societies neck along with MAGA. You're proving that with every post on this thread.

Nope. You never have. Harris was worthless with zero accomplishments. Biden accomplished nothing his whole life other than being a career politician who wasn't very fond of black people at one time. Obama was an unknown.
You didn't care. You voted for all of them.

Perfect example right here. Holy s*&^ are you a f*&^ing idiot. Wow. Parroting Trumper talking points because your cult of personality isn't getting glowing reviews from the adults in the room.

Says the guy downplaying AOC for no other reason than she's a women.

That is entirely made up in your head because you lack the intellectual abilities to have this conversation. You're outclassed and it shows.

At least OneTrumper admitted he believes she won cause she has nice tits.
You're too much of a coward to say what you're really thinking.

Too bad you're such an intellectual light weight that you have to resort to this. How much spittle is on your monitor right now?

Too bad AOC isn't a man. Then you'd never question their accomplishments.

If that were true I'd have thought Trump qualified. I didn't.

But keep it up, White Knight. Watching your misogyny unfold is quite interesting.

Says the guy gatekeeping who can run for president.

LOL what's next? You going to point out my microaggressions?

You lost, sport. Take the L and go lick your wounds.

AOC has accomplished more with her life than you ever will, and that pisses you off.

#219 | Posted by ClownShack

Nope. But if that's what you have to tell yourself then have it.

BTW I'm not qualified for POTUS either.

you have to skew it through the social wedge issue lens.

You don't believe elections are viewed through a social lens?

Which is why you'll continue to lose.

As well as the rest of America. Yay?

getting elected to Congress isn't an accomplishment

But it is an accomplishment.

Is it worth of higher office. Doesn't really seem to matter. It's not a promotion to go from the HoR to the senate.

It's all up to the will of the voters.

And again. It's all a popularity contest.

You'd think with actual accomplishments she'd be an easy sell.

Her accomplishments are becoming a national figure, being a person who has proven to want to fight for the American working class.

Most of Congress aren't doing that, including the majority of democrats.

I know you want to discredit her because she hasn't lived up to your vague expectations. But the fact is, you're an idiot who wants politicians to be like Biden, a do nothing loser who fell asleep for 4 years and left the country vulnerable to Trump and project 2025.

Stagnation is death. Regression is what the Republicans want. Without progressives the Democrats have nothing, are nothing, accomplish nothing.

I've never expected POTUS candidates to be qualified?
LOL nice strawman idiot.

Nope. You never have. Harris was worthless with zero accomplishments. Biden accomplished nothing his whole life other than being a career politician who wasn't very fond of black people at one time. Obama was an unknown.

You didn't care. You voted for all of them.

The only mysogynist here is you and the other White Knights trying to take it easy on her because she's a woman.

Says the guy downplaying AOC for no other reason than she's a women.

At least OneTrumper admitted he believes she won cause she has nice tits.

You're too much of a coward to say what you're really thinking.

Too bad AOC isn't a man. Then you'd never question their accomplishments.

try having enough intellectual chops to form opinions on your own instead of relying on those around you to confirm them.
#209 | POSTED BY JPW

Says the guy gatekeeping who can run for president.

AOC has accomplished more with her life than you ever will, and that pisses you off.

Oh man, a white conservative guy won?
That's never happened before. No wonder you're impressed.

LOL of course, you have to skew it through the social wedge issue lens. Which is why you'll continue to lose.

The point is that he inherited Daddy's business, rode that to being elected to the house in his mid 30s and leveraged that to a Senate seat. He only went higher by being a ball licking Trump sycophant.

In other words, he's not qualified either for where he's gotten because...wait for it...getting elected to Congress isn't an accomplishment worthy of higher office.

Let's see you do it, sport.
Hit me up when you're giving your victory speech, champ.

You're such a pathetic stooge. This is the basest, most stupid argument you could swing for. You'd think with actual accomplishments she'd be an easy sell.

The rest of your post is you kicking and flailing, setting prerequisites for AOC you've never expected from any prior presidential candidate.

I've never expected POTUS candidates to be qualified?

LOL nice strawman idiot.

Is it misogyny, stupidity, hate?
I don't care.

And here we go. It'Z MySoGyNy!!!!

The only mysogynist here is you and the other White Knights trying to take it easy on her because she's a woman.

But you sure are making yourself look like an idiot.

Right. Says the numbnuts who's wasted how many posts simping for a politician for no other reason than his confirmation bias and cult of personality gullibility.

Here's a suggestion, tiger. When you and BullBringer post the same nonsense, it's time to reevaluate your position.

#195 | Posted by ClownShack

Here's a suggestion, try having enough intellectual chops to form opinions on your own instead of relying on those around you to confirm them.

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