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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes to House floor and slams Ted Yoho's misogyny and false apology (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Jul 2020 OP
I have watched many Dems use that sexist slur and state it is perfectly acceptable when called out. LizBeth Jul 2020 #1
This was an outstanding takedown of the toxic masculinity women have been forced to put up with. onecaliberal Jul 2020 #2
Brava! The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #3
This is a must-watch klook Jul 2020 #4
She is beyond right. Srkdqltr Jul 2020 #5
Bravo! nancy1942 Jul 2020 #6

LizBeth

(10,862 posts)
1. I have watched many Dems use that sexist slur and state it is perfectly acceptable when called out.
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 11:57 AM
Jul 2020

There is an hypocrisy here. I do like AOC and she is right on, but then I have been consistent. I find it incredible watching people cheer AOC as they defend their using the word.

klook

(12,902 posts)
4. This is a must-watch
Thu Jul 23, 2020, 12:07 PM
Jul 2020

and I hope all DUers will take 10 minutes out of their day to experience this righteous statement made on behalf of all women and girls.

And to Ted Yoho, I can only say enjoy your newfound status as a skidmark, asshole.

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