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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28459176

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Video Description:

#aocpresidentialrun #sabbysabs #berniesanders #dontfallforaocpresidentialrun #progressivepoliticsexplained


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Main Topic:

The video argues that AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) is likely planning a presidential run in 2028, but the Democratic National Committee (DNC) will not allow her to win the nomination. The speaker warns viewers against getting excited and donating to her campaign, comparing it to the experience of Bernie Sanders supporters.

Key Points:

  • AOC's Actions Suggest a Presidential Run: She's raising significant funds, touring the country with Bernie Sanders, and has an ad that resembles a presidential campaign ad.
  • DNC Opposition: The speaker believes the DNC favors status quo candidates and will not support AOC due to her grassroots funding and lack of ties to corporate lobbyists.
  • Comparison to Bernie Sanders: The speaker draws parallels to Bernie Sanders' campaigns, suggesting that AOC will ultimately be let down by the DNC, and that supporting her is a waste of resources.
  • Critique of the Democratic Party: The video criticizes the Democratic Party for not being a true opposition party, taking corporate money, and sometimes voting with Republicans.
  • Call for Third-Party Support and Mutual Aid: The speaker urges viewers to invest in mutual aid, direct action, and third-party candidates instead of donating to AOC or the Democratic Party.
  • AOC's Past Actions: The speaker criticizes AOC's past actions, including her stance on certain issues and her treatment of the Green Party.
  • DNC's Strategy: The speaker suggests the DNC will likely support a more moderate candidate, regardless of voter preference.

Highlights:

  • AOC raised 9.6 million in three months.
  • The speaker believes AOC is a "female Barack Obama in the making."
  • The speaker calls AOC a "fake ass leftist cosplay candidate."
  • The speaker urges viewers to "not fall for the scam."
  • The speaker highlights David Hog's plan to primary ineffective Democratic lawmakers.

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[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

The DNC is captured opposition. AOC should run for President, under a new party. All non captured Dems need to join that party.

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Progressives have been arguing this for decades.

The reason AOC and Bernie are getting so much hate is because they refuse to do it and try to sheepdog all progressives back into voting Democrat.

[–] jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world -3 points 1 day ago

I agree!

An independent movement for the working class is required.

We tried to push Bernie Sanders to leave the duopoly, but we failed.

It seems AOC is following the same failed attempts on purpose, out of ignorance, or to further her political career, similar to Obama.

AOC ran on being a one-term politician; that has dramatically changed.

Obama ran on hope and change, then became a president that increased drone bombings in the Middle East and a continuation of the status quo.

We must not forget the past US elections and where they got us.

[–] kingofras@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thankfully there won’t be fair elections by then, but still that video is some low level of infighting instigation

What should we do then?