Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rank 12 of 47

Score 133

An unspoken secret in Congress is that much of the reflexive, blind, unconditional vote support for nearly any Israeli gov action isn’t from actual agreement.

It’s from fear.

Reps are terrified of this ⬇️. Of AIPAC. So they don’t vote their conscience. They vote their fear.

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The #NY16 primary is one week away. It's seen over $23M in spending and reservations, making it the most expensive House primary ever.

Here's an updated look at top spending advertisers, as AIPAC-affiliated group United Democracy Project makes up 61% of total spending.

6/19/2024, 8:40:39 PM

The statement addresses a significant public issue, namely the influence of lobbying groups on congressional voting behavior, specifically in relation to AIPAC and support for Israeli government actions. The tone is critical and suggests that fear, rather than genuine agreement, drives congressional support. The statement implies that representatives are not voting their conscience due to fear of repercussions from AIPAC, which is supported by the data on campaign spending in the NY-16 primary.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to expose what the author perceives as a harmful influence on democratic processes, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm by advocating for transparency. [+1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by not targeting specific individuals but rather addressing a broader systemic issue. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the pressures faced by representatives, though it could be seen as lacking compassion towards AIPAC and its supporters.
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive criticism of the influence of lobbying groups, though it could be interpreted as a personal attack on AIPAC. [-1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses the author's platform to raise awareness about a significant issue, aiming for the betterment of society by advocating for more conscientious voting behavior. [+1]
Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly to discuss a public concern, though the critical tone towards AIPAC could be seen as contentious. [+1]