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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: albaby1 ✶❂ SILVER
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Subject: Re: AOC’s thoughts on Taiwan
Date: 02/17/26 4:05 PM
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The difference is...AOC is really and truly an idiot.

Pretty bloody unlikely. It takes a high level of skill and capability to rise in politics. You might think her positions are idiotic, just as I think several of Donald Trump's positions are idiotic. But I don't for a second believe Trump is an idiot, and you shouldn't believe that of AOC.

Bernie occupies a different swim lane than AOC. He's the Curmudgeonly Old Guy Who You Should Listen To Because He's Old And Curmudgeonly.

And AOC occupied the "Young Outsider With a Fresh Perspective and Energy To Fight For Change" swim lane when she ran for office. No reason she couldn't have occupied that lane as a middle-aged telegenic bald male. Well, except for the young part. Exhibit "A":

https://i.insider.com/636b4abb113fe1001835292c?wid...
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