Subject: Re: AOC’s thoughts on Taiwan
The difference is...AOC is really and truly an idiot.

Pretty bloody unlikely. It takes a high level of skill and capability to rise in politics. You might think her positions are idiotic, just as I think several of Donald Trump's positions are idiotic. But I don't for a second believe Trump is an idiot, and you shouldn't believe that of AOC.

Bernie occupies a different swim lane than AOC. He's the Curmudgeonly Old Guy Who You Should Listen To Because He's Old And Curmudgeonly.

And AOC occupied the "Young Outsider With a Fresh Perspective and Energy To Fight For Change" swim lane when she ran for office. No reason she couldn't have occupied that lane as a middle-aged telegenic bald male. Well, except for the young part. Exhibit "A":

https://i.insider.com/636b4abb...