Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rank 9 of 47

Score 259

-7

It is a dark day in US history when an authoritarian with warrant requests from the International Criminal Court is allowed to address a joint session of Congress.

40k Palestinians are dead.
Hostages aren’t home.
Netanyahu is a war criminal.
I will be boycotting his address.

7/23/2024, 8:11:15 PM

The statement is a strong political opinion addressing a significant public issue, specifically the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the broader context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The tone is critical and accusatory, with a clear intent to condemn Netanyahu and express disapproval of his address to Congress. The content includes allegations of war crimes and references to the International Criminal Court, as well as a call to action in the form of a boycott.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement uses strong language that could be seen as harmful, particularly the term 'war criminal,' which is a serious accusation. This could be seen as violating the principle of striving to do no harm with words and actions. [-2]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech, but it does make serious allegations that could impact the dignity of the individual being criticized. [-1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. Instead, it takes a firm stance against Netanyahu without offering a path to dialogue or resolution. [-2]
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 does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. It makes personal attacks by labeling Netanyahu a 'war criminal' and does not provide a platform for constructive engagement. [-2]
Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
The statement exercises free speech and uses the platform to express a political opinion. However, the responsibility and integrity of the statement can be questioned due to the strong accusatory language used.