"Just like catcalling, I don’t owe a response to requests from men" Ocasio-Cortez

[dukkha]

"Just like catcalling, I don’t owe a response to unsolicited requests from men with bad intentions," she wrote. "And also like catcalling, for some reason they feel entitled to one."Ocasio-Cortez

Shapiro responded:

"Discussion and debate are not 'bad intentions.' Slandering someone as a sexist catcaller without reason or evidence does demonstrate cowardice and bad intent, however." Shapiro

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro challenged democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to a debate, offering to donate $10,000 to her campaign if she accepted -- but it triggered a sparring match online.

Shapiro initially tweeted a video on Wednesday in which he mocked Democratic National Committee chairperson Tom Perez for calling Ocasio-Cortez, a New York congressional candidate, the “future of the Democratic Party,” before issuing his challenge.

“Miss Ocasio-Cortez, I’m really excited that you’ve been elevated to that position and I would love to have a real conversation with you about the issues. You’ve noted that you think Republicans are afraid to debate you or talk to you or discuss the issues with you,” Shapiro said.

“Not only am I eager to discuss the issues with you, I’m willing to offer $10,000 to your campaign, today, for you to come on our Sunday special,” he continued. “We can have an hour long conversation about all the topics under the sun, really probe your belief system.”

Shapiro, Daily Wire editor-in-chief, said that he wants to make “America a more civil and interesting place,” and feels a conversation with Ocasio-Cortez could do just that.

Ocasio-Cortez lit up social media on Wednesday night when she appeared on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time” and stumbled when discussing Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the House minority leader.


Donald Trump Jr. captioned video of her interview with, “OMG this is insane and yet the liberal campaign to make her the rockstar face of the left will continue ... let’s face it, I guess they don’t have much else.”

Ocasio-Cortez’s talk with Cuomo isn’t her first media appearance to whip up criticism since her upset victory over Crowley. She has struggled to explain how many of her platforms -- such as Medicare for all and a federal jobs guarantee -- would be funded.

Still, she has emerged as a liberal darling since bursting onto the scene – though not everyone is a fan.

Comedian Lewis Black, who also considers himself a socialist, told The Daily Beast in a recent interview that Ocasio-Cortez isn't the answer.

“The one thing I’ve learned in my lifetime is that we’ve got to get to the middle before we start pushing things in other directions. We’ve gotta get to the middle, and they have to sit down and decide how to do things,” Black said when asked if Ocasio-Cortez provides a “glimmer of hope.”
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018...t-beliefs.html

[Stretch]

She's in over her head. All she has are poorly memorized DNC bumper sticker answers. She's a well without any water.

[tsuke]

so men debating with women is like catcalling. are we to assume that women are just not capable? or only this one?

[Stretch]

so men debating with women is like catcalling. are we to assume that women are just not capable? or only this one?

I say this one. She's so confused. She wants to jump into politics, but a normal thing like being challenged to a debate regarding her platform and convictions, she sees as a cat call??? She came out of the protective bubble of college where everybody gets a participation prize and no one is ever challenged to think and make coherent arguments for a particular position on a subject. She is definitely not ready for prime time in the world of politics.

[J Craft]

She's a blathering idiot with a pretty face. Her looks may have gotten her sexist attention, there's no way to call her intelligence sexy- unless you are the owner of a likewise empty noggin.

[tsuke]

She's a blathering idiot with a pretty face. Her looks may have gotten her sexist attention, there's no way to call her intelligence sexy- unless you are the owner of a likewise empty noggin.

some people like brainless bimbos with a pretty face. Its a matter of taste.

[RB 60]

some people like brainless bimbos with a pretty face. Its a matter of taste.

Yes, but we don't "keep them."

[Frank Apisa]

Wow...you guys are really threatened by her.

She must love meeting the likes of you.

She must laugh her ass off at hearing how she has you all so easily triggered!

[Nomad]

Too funny watching a bunch of moron Trump supporters disparaging the intellectual capabilities of someone else, given that Trump is the biggest intellectual lightweight to ever hold office.

That, plus the fact these very same JPP Trumptards themselves couldn't last one round in a debate with her, just makes this entire thread a joke.

As for the comments on her looks, something these losers cannot seem to get over, that likely stems from the resentment they feel over never having landed attractive women themselves, instead having had to settle for the bovines they have to come home to and call "honey" and "dear" every evening.

[Nomad]

Yes, but we don't "keep them."

You probably keep yours in a pen or a corral.

[RB 60]

You probably keep yours in a pen or a corral.

I can assume you're speaking from personal experience?

[Nomad]

I can assume you're speaking from personal experience?

You can, but as with everything else, your assumption will be wrong.

[CFM]

No surprise that a coward like Ocasio-Cortez would find that kind of excuse to hide from debate because she knows she can't defend what she supports. Just like Nomad that claimed he was going to take my guns, even offering an invitation to bring them where he is, then hiding when he realized the invitation would be accepted.

[RB 60]

You can, but as with everything else, your assumption will be wrong.

As are yours.

[TOP]

Wow...you guys are really threatened by her.

She must love meeting the likes of you.

She must laugh her ass off at hearing how she has you all so easily triggered!

So, why is she afraid to debate? Didn't she also turn down a debate with Candace Owens? What was the reason for that refusal?