Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
After having a reality show real-estate shyster in the White House for 4 years, I don't see why.
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AOC, you poor troubled naive' girl. Yet another blunder for the media drama queen.
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After having a reality show real-estate shyster in the White House for 4 years, I don't see why.
From the article....
Though AOC proudly labeled James a “working class” designer as they waltzed down the Met Gala red carpet, her lifestyle has been anything but. As the pandemic raged across America, igniting a deep recession, James scooped up a $1.6 million residence in Los Angeles in September 2020.
It could very well be that AOC had no knowledge of the person
she praised. But is it better to be so ignorant of one she praises?
Neither option speaks well of her....the choices are clueless or
hypocrite.
Still we have the delicious irony of AOC being "tax the rich" &
for the working class...yet supporting a rich tax cheat. A/nd this
isn't just income tax avoidance (which is legal)....nay, this is
criminal taking of withheld payroll taxes, which are property of
state & fed governments.
I know a guy who did this. He had a string of tailor shops here.
The state shut them all down, & prosecuted. Oddly though,
Ms James escaped this harsh a sanction. I wonder how?
Oh, how about AOC being comped her ticket worth $35k?
Living the lifestyle of the rich & famous thru "gifts" from
the monied class is pretty much joining them. Could give
a whole new meaning to "the emperor's new clothes", eh.
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If AOC's actions can only be defended by comparison
to Donald Trump's, then woe unto a party who fetes her.
(I wondered how soon it would become about him.)
Also, you've angered IRS (a wrestler from back in the day).
Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
Wasn't the event a charity fundraiser to benefit a museum? In other words, her ticket was compted for the celebrity status allowing for more publicity?
It's still a gift nominally worth $35k.
Think she'll pay tax on this income?
Or do politicians like her get a pass for
receiving the perquisites of the wealthy?
Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
Given the performative nature of both, sure, it is a comparison. But wearing a "tax the rich" dress at an event attended by the rich and bedecked in the trappings of celebrity and fortune is a stark juxtaposition that is very different from a Trump rally or holding a Bible awkwardly in front of a church in earshot of protests.
Secret Chief
Vetted Member
Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
Honestly, not sure if she'll pay. I don't hold out hope for any politician (or human for that matter) that their deeds match their ideals.
Her dress spoke wisdom even if it was mired in filth.
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I'm all in favor of political theater.
But one's message of taxing the wealthy is
compromised by supporting a wealthy tax cheat .
Regiomontanus
Eastern Orthodox
Love the dress!
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Oh, once again, I'm glad to see a hero come to the rescue of one's true love.
Its touching. Gets you right here in the cockles of the heart. ;0]
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Ohhhh...
That's an angle I didn't expect.
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
Maybe it is being used as a dog whistle, but it is sensible to tax the rich. Remember that arguments can still be valid even if their spokesperson is insincere. It's why ad hominems are fallacies.
Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
To quote Kris Kristofferson: "It's all a bloody circus and the clowns are in control."
The OP is about the spokesman.
The rich are indeed taxed.
But political hay can be made by pretending they aren't.
Has she put forth any thoughtful proposals for overhauling
our tax structure? Or does she just wear slogans to fancy
soirees of the glitterati?
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Guitar's Cry
Disciple of Pan
The thread is about the spokesperson and their argument not being a sincere pair, which is fine when deciding if she is worthy to carry the message or vote again, but making the claim that the message is invalid because of it is an ad hominem.
Let's back up for a moment. How about you tell us why you think it's appropriate to call a 31-year-old congresswoman with a double major in economics and international relations a "naive girl"?
(Spoiler: it's not)