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Originally Posted by Adder
Ah yes, the young women of color who get a lot of votes are just dumber than you. Sure.
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I said they were emoting, not critically thinking. I think some of that might be intentional. That’s their appeal. That’s the appeal of many candidates in the moment. They don’t critically think either because they can’t or because they don’t have to. But either way, it’s immaterial.
He’s empathetic.
I could have a beer with her.
He knows struggle and loss.
She’s a decent person.
These are all valid reasons to vote. But they aren’t critical considerations. They’re expressive, based in feelings. This election was a rejection of harshness, of coldness, meanness.
The Squad fits into that narrative. But critical thinkers? AOC, yes.
However, as to intelligence, I think Tlaib is objectively pretty dumb. That’s based on having heard her give a speech or debate on TV. And while Omar is cunning, that’s a different thing than smart (See Trump).
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