Reposted by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The statement addresses the influence of super-PAC money in Democratic primaries, suggesting that the Democratic Party should reduce or eliminate this influence to become more democratic. It critiques the role of organizations like AIPAC and billionaire-funded super-PACs in selecting candidates, which is a substantive engagement with public issues related to campaign finance and political influence.
- The statement does not use harmful language and focuses on a policy critique, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement promotes understanding of the influence of super-PACs in politics, aligning with the principle of promoting understanding and empathy. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism of the Democratic Party's practices without personal attacks, aligning with the principle of constructive dialogue. [+1]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 uses influence to advocate for reducing super-PAC influence, aligning with the principle of using influence for societal betterment. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement responsibly uses free speech to discuss campaign finance issues, aligning with the principle of responsible platform use. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.