US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez redefined “barbarism” in a meeting with Sen. Bernie Sanders, saying it applies to inequalities in health care and wages, as well as the fight for unions and the 'stopping endless wars.
“The fact that people choose between medicine and rent is barbaric,” declared Ocasio-Cortez during the interview for the Sanders podcast, obviously forgetting about Obamacare. “The fact that people are worried about whether they will be on the street every four weeks is barbaric. The fact that every time a person has an ache or an ache in their body, and they're afraid it might just be a sore joint or cancer, but they can't figure it out because they can't afford the doctor. “
“This is barbaric. And if we don't demand, and not only demand, but win the unions health care, wages, an end to the endless war, then we will condemn ourselves to barbarism. And I refuse to give up,” he vowed dramatically. “I refuse to submit to this future. This is not a life. And therefore, to live, we must fight for each other.”
Sanders will launch the podcast on Wednesday, but he used the Ocasio-Cortez clip to promote it. He promoted the podcast on X, stating that he and the New York Democrat will “discuss what it's like to take on the establishment, why we call ourselves democratic socialists, and what inspires us to keep fighting the long odds.”
(Video credit: Bernie Sanders)
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have been socialist friends for years. They are two of the most radicalized progressives in Congress, with Sanders a self-confessed socialist and Ocasio-Cortez a member of the progressive “Squad.” They collaborate on a whole host of left-wing policies being pushed through Congress, especially the “Green New Deal for Public Housing” aimed at “reimagining and revitalizing public housing in America,” as well as “fair” wages. .
“Both public figures have become pillars of progressive politics and played a key role in the beginning of the Biden administration in passing the progressive policies of the Inflation Reduction Act, including capping insulin at $35 for those covered by Medicare and letting Medicare negotiate directly with drug companies. Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders are both supporters of the “Medicare for All'' legislation. the hill reported
They have been too vocal critics of Israel and its retreat into Gaza against Hamas. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez want a ceasefire and for the US to stop military aid to Israel.
First you need to agree that you both really know what you are talking about. Obviously, neither of you do, but at least you both agree that you THINK you do.
— Larry Seyer (@larryseyer) May 13, 2024
Sanders' podcast launched about two months ago, along with his book, “It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.”
X users slammed Ocasio-Cortez:
The AOC is said not to have authored or passed any significant legislation in its time in Congress. His New York district has seen no improvement as a result of his time in Congress
— mcrumr (@mcrumr) May 13, 2024
Yes, thanks to Woke Marxists/DEI like AOC, who RUIN everything they touch….
— LibertyRobUSA (@LibertyRobUS) May 13, 2024
Why does the AOC never provide a solution instead of always pointing out what is wrong? She is worth nothing. Anyone can do what she does.
— HisWay (@NoWayHiWay1) May 13, 2024
Is Obamacare barbaric?
— Beaver Believer (@PresidentDJT24) May 13, 2024
Obamacare: You can keep your doctor and everyone will save $2400 a year. How did that come out?
— vinitakid (@vinitakid) May 13, 2024
Democrats are barbaric
— Dan J Ross 1 (@DanJRossOne) May 13, 2024
Easy to hit when you hate America
— Porter Pierce jr (@Porterpiercejr) May 13, 2024
The AOC has a lot to do with our country's problems. She is part of the problem.
— E (@_eday) May 13, 2024
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