Freshman Democrat Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY) has found herself in some big trouble lately.
And yet, still, the mainstream media doesn’t seem to care. Curious, isn’t it?
The latest example…
From Free Beacon:
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y) has been hit with an ethics complaint alleging that the freshman Democrat improperly used House resources for political purposes in violation of ethics rules.
The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), a Washington, D.C.-based watchdog group, filed the complaint Thursday to the U.S. House of Representative’s Office of Congressional Ethics requesting that the committee investigate Ocasio-Cortez’s use of official resources on her social media accounts.
“In the first two weeks of February 2019, Ocasio- Cortez posted numerous videos of official House floor and committee proceedings on her political Twitter and Instagram accounts,” the complaint reads. “Her posts prominently displayed both official House photographs and video footage, on which she commented and instructed viewers to watch the videos.”
Continued:
“Ironically, in one of the posts she discussed the ethics standards to which she should be held,” it continues. “Additionally, on Ocasio-Cortez’s political Instagram page, she directly links to her official House Instagram account and includes a link for political contributions, alongside the posts of official video footage and her comments on official action. There are numerous ethics rules violated in this case, all of which require separation between official action and resources and political action and fundraising.”
House ethics rules prohibit Members from using official taxpayer-backed resources for any political or campaign-related activities.
The watchdog says that Ocasio-Cortez committed a number of violations.
S. Mitra Kalita has a blue checkmark on Twitter and works in the programming department for CNN.
She sent the following tweet:
Seeing the words “prepared” and “authentic” to describe @AOC, often with surprise that she’s made it so far. This is the superpower of women of color: to prep more than everyone else, read the room, yet stay true to yourself because the alternative ain’t worth it. Just guessing.
Seeing the words “prepared” and “authentic” to describe @AOC, often with surprise that she’s made it so far. This is the superpower of women of color: to prep more than everyone else, read the room, yet stay true to yourself because the alternative ain’t worth it. Just guessing. pic.twitter.com/uOTPAsIAzh
— S. Mitra Kalita (@mitrakalita) February 28, 2019
Self-described Democrat Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded, essentially playing the victim card:
People think it’s a joke when folks say we have to work 2x as hard for the same seat.
Whether you believe it or not, the upside is when we do get here,we’re used to being held to a diff bar. To being doubted. To getting new hoops thrown @ us last min.
So we know how to perform.
People think it’s a joke when folks say we have to work 2x as hard for the same seat.
Whether you believe it or not, the upside is when we do get here,we’re used to being held to a diff bar. To being doubted. To getting new hoops thrown @ us last min.
So we know how to perform. https://t.co/uB4KOXyRgN
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 28, 2019
Twiter took notice, and things quickly backfired on Alexandria:
This is not about "women of colour" being prepared and authentic. This is about anyone of any colour, denomination, culture or background being prepared for a role in public life. Just do your work!
— Liz Williams (@lizwilliamsnet) February 28, 2019
Unless you are black and work for Trump. https://t.co/42engsAva7
— Mrs_Pinky Thoughts 😏 (@mrs_pinky85) February 28, 2019
I have watched women that I know become extremely successful for several decades now. They are the ones that laugh at you, and would never vote for someone that continues to perpetuate a victimhood mentality. They see through you.
— FFUSA (@FreedomForceUSA) February 28, 2019
I think your notoriety came from your Twitter account, now you need to shine as a congresswoman, and you seem to be off to a good start, stay in your lane until you have proven yourself, just my thoughts
— Spooky12 (@MikeCady6) February 28, 2019
People aren’t surprised you made it this far because you are a woman. They are surprised you made it this far because you’re an economic illiterate, a geo-political dolt, and a bloody socialist! Who are you trying to kid, yourself or your constituents? #SocialismSucks
— Mario Lomuscio (@MarioLomuscio) February 28, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez defended anti-Semitic Rep. Ilhan Omar:
Unlike this President, Rep. @IlhanMN demonstrated a capacity to acknowledge pain & apologize, use the opportunity to learn abt history of antisemitism,+grow from it while clarifying her stance.
I’m also inspired by Jewish leadership who brought her in, not push her out, to heal.
Unlike this President, Rep. @IlhanMN demonstrated a capacity to acknowledge pain & apologize, use the opportunity to learn abt history of antisemitism,+grow from it while clarifying her stance.
I’m also inspired by Jewish leadership who brought her in, not push her out, to heal. https://t.co/ONRegDJK2S
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 12, 2019
AOC is “proud” of Omar:
Lots of people here proclaiming to be “woke” trying to police communities on what they are/aren’t allowed to be upset by.
I’m proud @IlhanMN raised the issue of lobbyist in politics & equally proud of her sensitivity to communities. Both are possible.
Lots of people here proclaiming to be “woke” trying to police communities on what they are/aren’t allowed to be upset by.
I’m proud @IlhanMN raised the issue of lobbyist 💰 in politics & equally proud of her sensitivity to communities. Both are possible.https://t.co/Jq2Y1txFCS
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 12, 2019
Omar showed no shame after responding to a series of tweets from journalist Glenn Greenwald.
LOOK:
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy threatens punishment for @IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib over their criticisms of Israel. It's stunning how much time US political leaders spend defending a foreign nation even if it means attacking free speech rights of Americans https://t.co/It1fGm1b70
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) February 10, 2019
Equating @IlhanMN & @RashidaTlaib's criticism of Israel to Steve King's long defense of white supremacy is obscene (McCarthy said it's worse). In the US, we're allowed to criticize our own government: certainly foreign governments. The GOP House Leader's priorities are warped.
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) February 10, 2019
Sorry, but you're not going to turn the two first Muslim women to serve in the US Congress into overnight Jew-haters because of their criticisms of Israel. What's actually anti-Semitic is conflating the Government of Israel with Jews, so those of you doing that should stop.
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) February 11, 2019
Enter Omar with the anti-Semitic stereotype:
https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1094747501578633216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1094747501578633216&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefederalistpapers.org%2Fopinion%2Fmuslim-rep-omar-shows-no-shame-wildly-anti-semitic-comment
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