Staff Reports
On Monday, the self-proclaimed socialist princess, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, decided to grace the picket line in New York City with her presence. Surprising absolutely no one, she used the opportunity to spout her usual rhetoric about wealth inequality and corporate greed.
In her speech, AOC claimed that workers all across the country are rising up against the so-called “unprecedented concentration of wealth” in America. Apparently, she thinks every millionaire must give up their hard-earned money and distribute it equally among the masses. Maybe someone should remind her that America is built on the principles of capitalism and individual success, not communist redistribution.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks from the WGA & SAG-AFTRA #WriterStrike #ActorsStrike picket line pic.twitter.com/rJMPYO3pgG
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 24, 2023
Of course, AOC couldn’t resist the chance to throw in some buzzwords and phrases meant to rile up her far-left base. She talked about “standing together in solidarity” and how “direct action gets the goods.” It’s all just empty rhetoric designed to make her sound like some champion of the people, when in reality, her policies would only stifle the very economic growth that benefits all Americans.
But wait, there’s more! AOC also claimed that the strike is a “fight against greed” and “the endless pursuit of more wealth.” It seems she doesn’t understand that wealth creation is not a bad thing. In fact, it’s what drives our economy and creates jobs. If we didn’t have people striving for success and wealth, we would all be stuck in a stagnant, government-controlled society.
And let’s not forget AOC’s mention of the “fight against AI.” Yes, she actually believes that artificial intelligence is to blame for some workers’ diminished opportunities. As usual, she misses the mark completely. AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and create new opportunities, not take them away. Blaming progress and innovation for workers’ struggles is just another example of AOC’s misguided ideology.
In the end, AOC’s appearance on the picket line was nothing more than a publicity stunt to pander to her radical base. Her empty promises of wealth redistribution and attacks on capitalism may sound appealing to some, but they are completely detached from reality. America needs leaders who understand and embrace the principles that have made this nation great, not those who want to tear it down in the name of a flawed ideology.
