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2019-02-18 Home Front: Politix
Ocasio-Cortez, addressing a post-Amazon NYC, says city workers deserve better than 'scraps'
[NYDAILYNEWS] Rep. Alexandria Boom Boom Ocasio-Cortez
Dem represntative from da Bronx in Noo Yawk and leader of the Mean Girl Caucus. She is known as much for her innaleck as for her dance moves. She is all in favor of socialism, even though she's fuzzy on the details..
, in the aftermath of Amazon’s 25,000-job snub of the city, believes New York’s workers can do better than toiling for the internet giant.

Speaking at her delayed inauguration in the Bronx, the first-year congresswoman received a raucous greeting from some 300 giddy constituents Saturday at the Renaissance School for Musical Theater and Technology.

"We do not have to settle for scraps in the greatest city in the world," said Ocasio-Cortez two days after Amazon backed off its commitment to open a new Queens facility offering thousands upon thousands of new jobs.

"We did see that this week, when we fight for ourselves and we say, ’It’s not just about any job,’" she continued. "We need to have dignified jobs. We need to create dignified jobs in New York City, jobs that pay well. Jobs that contribute to communities."

State Sen. Michael Gianaris, one of a number of politicians at the event, doubled down on his opposition to the since-scuttled Amazon plans for a new headquarters in Long Island City.

"I bring you greetings from across the river in Queens, where I think we just showed we know how to throw down when we have to," the Democrat said to cheers and applause.

"This is the time for the oppressed and the downtrodden and those who are everyday people to band together and finally, finally claim the power that they have always deserved in this country," he continued. "... We set the tone in Queens this week, and we’re going to keep delivering the message."
Posted by Fred 2019-02-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ]  Top

#1 Let me guess, the 300 were all "artists" that don't do menial labor. I'm hip!
Posted by Almost Anonymous5839 2019-02-18 00:31||   2019-02-18 00:31|| Front Page Top

#2 That’s invited artist to you.
Posted by CrazyFool 2019-02-18 00:41||   2019-02-18 00:41|| Front Page Top

#3 The average Amazon job would have paid $150,000/year. Just what does Ocasio-Cortez think a job in NYC pays?
Posted by Elmeting Omomonter9115 2019-02-18 00:49||   2019-02-18 00:49|| Front Page Top

#4 some 300 giddy constituents Saturday at the Renaissance School for Musical Theater and Technology.

Good lord. 300 future street performers / pan handlers.
Posted by Elmeting Omomonter9115 2019-02-18 00:51||   2019-02-18 00:51|| Front Page Top

#5 Phuque NYC
Posted by 746 2019-02-18 01:08||   2019-02-18 01:08|| Front Page Top

#6 The idea that not everyone can be a barista, doesn't seem to penetrate.
Posted by g(r)omgoru 2019-02-18 03:15||   2019-02-18 03:15|| Front Page Top

#7 It makes sense. Her constituents might not qualify for any job Amazon would have created in NYC.
Posted by European Conservative 2019-02-18 04:50||   2019-02-18 04:50|| Front Page Top

#8 The average Amazon job would have paid $150,000/year.

Really? I was under the impression that part of the issue is that most Amazon jobs are only slightly above minimum wage. Is my understanding incorrect, Elmeting Omomonter9115?
Posted by trailing wife 2019-02-18 06:16||   2019-02-18 06:16|| Front Page Top

#9 that's the number quoted, TW. Remember, this is a HQ, not a shipment center
Posted by Frank G 2019-02-18 07:08||   2019-02-18 07:08|| Front Page Top

#10 This poor woman is turning out to be a boon to anyone who actually thinks.
Posted by SR-71 2019-02-18 07:18||   2019-02-18 07:18|| Front Page Top

#11 And critics thought Cuffy Meigs in Atlas Shrugged was "a ham-handed caricature..."
Posted by M. Murcek 2019-02-18 07:33||   2019-02-18 07:33|| Front Page Top

#12 It's gonna be a long two years being exposed to this idiot's vapid bullshit...
Posted by Raj 2019-02-18 07:57||   2019-02-18 07:57|| Front Page Top

#13 Just what does Ocasio-Cortez think a job in NYC pays?

She gets paid pretty well.....now.
Posted by Mullah Richard 2019-02-18 08:32||   2019-02-18 08:32|| Front Page Top

#14 Keeps digging, Sandy. There's a bottom down there somewhere.
Posted by Bobby 2019-02-18 09:13||   2019-02-18 09:13|| Front Page Top

#15 Yes, please don't stop now.
Posted by Besoeker 2019-02-18 09:14||   2019-02-18 09:14|| Front Page Top

#16 She gets paid pretty well.....now.

Sadly, I understand she will receive this as well as many other benefits for the rest of get life.
Posted by gorb 2019-02-18 10:55||   2019-02-18 10:55|| Front Page Top

#17 Nominate Bobby for snark of the day!
Posted by SR-71 2019-02-18 13:12||   2019-02-18 13:12|| Front Page Top

#18 Re #16: gorb, IIRC, Congresscritters only get the lifetime pension after seeing 5 years. Which means she would have to get re-elected twice to collect. Of course, if she takes over Schumer or Gillibrand's seat, she gets it after one term.
Posted by Rambler in Virginia  2019-02-18 16:57||   2019-02-18 16:57|| Front Page Top

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