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Judi Lynn

(160,630 posts)
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 07:02 AM Jan 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits out at 'disgusting' media publishing fake nude image

Source: Guardian


Congresswoman says attacks were ‘just a matter of time’, adding that women in leadership face more scrutiny

Ed Pilkington in New York
@edpilkington
Wed 9 Jan 2019 22.53 EST

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the rapidly rising star of the Democratic party, has lashed out at conservative media for its treatment of women in leadership positions after the Daily Caller published a fake photo of the politician nude in a bath-tub.

The rightwing website published the image showing a woman’s bare feet in the bath, under the headline: “Here’s the photo some people described as a nude selfie of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez”. In fact, the photograph had been circulating on the internet already for a month and has been shown to have been falsely ascribed to the politician by a user on a Reddit forum.

Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Twitter on Thursday night that the use of a discredited image by a prominent conservative outlet showed that “women in leadership face more scrutiny. Period.”

She said the actions of the Daily Caller were “just a matter of time” given that Republicans had been “frothing at the mouth all week” – a phrase that she did not explain. She also criticized the Daily Mail which she accused of sending a reporter “to my boyfriend’s relative’s homes” offering them cash for “stories”.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jan/10/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-hits-out-at-disgusting-media-publishing-fake-nude-image

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits out at 'disgusting' media publishing fake nude image (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jan 2019 OP
This is infuriating. n/t pnwmom Jan 2019 #1
AOC will not be intimidated... how refreshing!! She's the one who should be doing the mentoring... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #2
+1 Power 2 the People Jan 2019 #49
They are after her, watoos Jan 2019 #3
limbaugh attacks her regularly on 600 stations, making 88 universities good places to protest certainot Jan 2019 #35
Question: public universities? KPN Jan 2019 #36
yep all or most are. many of those stations actually weigh in on chancellor selections and certainot Jan 2019 #64
Have you considered or have you already done a littlemissmartypants Jan 2019 #40
it's got to be protests. all letters and calls get forwarded to the athletic admin, which is certainot Jan 2019 #63
This only shows how duforsure Jan 2019 #4
She might have added that even if true, it would be no worse than the current first lady. mart48 Jan 2019 #5
NO. That would be a distraction from the issue that a publication knowingly printed false still_one Jan 2019 #8
yup, they knowingly reported false shit JI7 Jan 2019 #21
Ha!!! oldsoftie Jan 2019 #11
The reflection in the faucet. Jedi Guy Jan 2019 #45
As of now, Daily Caller has deleted the page. oldsoftie Jan 2019 #60
Oh yeah, it'll be absolute mayhem when that demographic runs for office. Jedi Guy Jan 2019 #62
On a related note, "deep fakes" are going to be an issue in the political future. oldsoftie Jan 2019 #6
Yep - It's going to become very pervasive. ehrnst Jan 2019 #19
Perfect example. Thank you oldsoftie Jan 2019 #37
I would strongly disagree with the characterization that the "Daily Caller" is a prominent still_one Jan 2019 #7
She should remind everyone of that connection exboyfil Jan 2019 #28
That so-called "publication" really needs to exposed publically for the liars they are still_one Jan 2019 #38
Conservative media is afraid of a young freshman congresswoman IronLionZion Jan 2019 #9
This! onethatcares Jan 2019 #12
Deans 'Yeaaaaghhh!" Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #14
One of the most underhanded, mean-spirited, stupid things they've ever done. Judi Lynn Jan 2019 #15
smgdh Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #16
Apparently there is a faction on this site that is afraid of her too. hueymahl Jan 2019 #56
This is disgusting and infuriating. yardwork Jan 2019 #10
She should get some achievements under her belt Cary Jan 2019 #13
So she shouldn't defend herself against this B.S. infinite_wisdom Jan 2019 #17
Thanks for putting words in my mouth Cary Jan 2019 #29
Achievements are needed to denounce fake nude photos? crazycatlady Jan 2019 #47
I lulz'd KG Jan 2019 #18
As we know.it's all about you Cary Jan 2019 #30
Not hilarious. Merely irrelevant to the OP LanternWaste Jan 2019 #58
Oh good, the it's irrelevant ploy Cary Jan 2019 #61
She has one very important trait that very few Democrats have, watoos Jan 2019 #22
+1 lilactime Jan 2019 #24
Doesn't matter to me Cary Jan 2019 #31
"another flavor of the day" Paladin Jan 2019 #43
Tell me what I am "revealing" Cary Jan 2019 #48
Gee you sound angry and demanding ChubbyStar Jan 2019 #51
Do you have an example of changing "corporate controlled right wing narratives"? George II Jan 2019 #44
Are you fucking kidding me? What does that have to do with trying to defend bullwinkle428 Jan 2019 #26
I must have missed the smear part Cary Jan 2019 #32
1. I refuse to go to that site and give those rat bastards any clicks, so bullwinkle428 Jan 2019 #42
Dude, you're the one picking the fight Cary Jan 2019 #50
You just accused a poster of wanting to "battle" with you but he's picking a fight? ChubbyStar Jan 2019 #52
Why not simply explain... LanternWaste Jan 2019 #59
What would like me to tell you? Cary Jan 2019 #65
The RW is looking for a replacement target for HRC. democratisphere Jan 2019 #27
I wondered how long it would take for those who are so very "concerned" to show up hueymahl Jan 2019 #55
she got elected Kali Jan 2019 #57
Can she sue them? Perseus Jan 2019 #20
Maybe littlemissmartypants Jan 2019 #41
"republican family 'conservative' values" suck cesspool scum Achilleaze Jan 2019 #23
AOC is too kind. The Daily Caller is a step above Stormfront, not "a prominent conservative outlet" Tarc Jan 2019 #25
Misogyny Runs Deep--Brava to AOC for Calling it Out! dlk Jan 2019 #33
I wish newsers would not use phrases like "the rapidly rising star" ...... of the Democratic party. pangaia Jan 2019 #34
Hey, didn't Melania pose nude? Yavin4 Jan 2019 #39
Says plenty about "The Daily Choler", too. Grins Jan 2019 #46
AOC: Let's learn about this, shall we? demmiblue Jan 2019 #53
The over the top right wing attacks only boost her credibility comradebillyboy Jan 2019 #54

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,123 posts)
2. AOC will not be intimidated... how refreshing!! She's the one who should be doing the mentoring...
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 07:09 AM
Jan 2019

not the other way around!!

 

watoos

(7,142 posts)
3. They are after her,
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 07:37 AM
Jan 2019

because she is one of the few who can change the right wing narrative. That's why they fear her.

Maybe she should sue? That's the bow tie boy, Tucker Carlson, isn't it? Aren't his sponsors dropping him? Maybe more should.

 

certainot

(9,090 posts)
35. limbaugh attacks her regularly on 600 stations, making 88 universities good places to protest
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:09 AM
Jan 2019

because they support 260 of those stations by broadcasting sports on them.

and he attacks warren and kamala harris and pelosi and any other dem who sticks their neck out. that's been going of for 30 years and it's worked on a lot good people.

he's the guy who VP pence blowed on radio yesterday and if any of those universities was pushed to merely discuss the stupidity of supporting those stations others would follow and advertisers would head for the hills.

KPN

(15,662 posts)
36. Question: public universities?
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:27 AM
Jan 2019

Oops — never mind. Clicked on the link. They are — question answered.

 

certainot

(9,090 posts)
64. yep all or most are. many of those stations actually weigh in on chancellor selections and
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 12:57 AM
Jan 2019

regent elections - that then vote to privatize the university!

littlemissmartypants

(22,819 posts)
40. Have you considered or have you already done a
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 11:45 AM
Jan 2019

Letter writing response to these universities? If not it would be interesting to see the responses you may (or may not) get. I know this is something that you are passionate about, having seen your previous posts about it. It would be interesting to read any replies to the letters.

 

certainot

(9,090 posts)
63. it's got to be protests. all letters and calls get forwarded to the athletic admin, which is
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 12:54 AM
Jan 2019

absurd. try it.

meanwhile student groups are getting spit on by their own administrations as the admins crap on their own mission statements

these radio stations are the only thing keeping these assholes in the white house

duforsure

(11,885 posts)
4. This only shows how
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 07:43 AM
Jan 2019

Scared they are of her, or none of this would be happening now. She's a smart , and very articulate young lady that has really good new idea's , especially raising taxes on the wealthy. They're scared that idea will be very popular and may happen, and should. I like her a lot for her new idea's , and standing up against others attacking her, and don't need another person not willing to stand up to attacks by them. Hope she gets more support , she's got mine. We need more women, more minorities in OUR Congress and our government.

still_one

(92,419 posts)
8. NO. That would be a distraction from the issue that a publication knowingly printed false
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 08:00 AM
Jan 2019

information to damage the reputation of the Congress Person, with what I believe is malice intent

Jedi Guy

(3,258 posts)
45. The reflection in the faucet.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 12:38 PM
Jan 2019

Apparently if you look real close and squint your eyes just right, the woman's breasts are visible in the reflection.

Even if it were a genuine picture of AOC (or part of her, I guess), so what? She's an adult who can take such pictures as much as she likes. I'd reserve my scrutiny for the person or persons who got hold of it and passed it on without her consent, if it were genuine.

oldsoftie

(12,612 posts)
60. As of now, Daily Caller has deleted the page.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 05:19 PM
Jan 2019

Still on Reddit, but as a debunked photo. I had to go back to see what you were talking about. I sure miss out on a lot if folks can see this kind of stuff normally!! I had to really spread out the image to see it.

And youre right, its not obscene.

But this is the beginning. As the next generation starts running for office, their WHOLE LIVES have been online, unlike folks over
30-40. Just think of what we're going to see in 2030 from old FB posts or Instagram. From when the candidate was 19, now 40s and running for Senate.
If you're planning a political career, better be clean from age 12 now.

Jedi Guy

(3,258 posts)
62. Oh yeah, it'll be absolute mayhem when that demographic runs for office.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 06:08 PM
Jan 2019

They'll find out just what people mean when they say that the Internet is forever. I avoid social media like the plague because I don't want my life to be accessible to every random schmo on the Internet. And also because I don't delude myself into thinking that my life is particularly interesting to anyone.

oldsoftie

(12,612 posts)
6. On a related note, "deep fakes" are going to be an issue in the political future.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 07:55 AM
Jan 2019

A "deep fake" is a video with YOUR face on it that looks real. I imagine that an expert can tell, like with photoshop, but once its out there, a TON of people will believe it TRUE.
Its being done right now with movie stars on porn star's bodies doing what porn stars do. But just imagine a candidates face on the face of someone snorting coke in a "hidden video" or some such thing as that. It could be anything.
People need to be ready for this, because the radicals are not above using it.
Google it and you'll see what I mean.

still_one

(92,419 posts)
7. I would strongly disagree with the characterization that the "Daily Caller" is a prominent
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 07:58 AM
Jan 2019

conservative outlet.

It is a racist, sexist rag founded by Tucker Carlson.

Whille politicans generallly do not sue for defamation because they need to show that the false information was made with 'actual malice', I think in this case it CAN be shown that the publication used knowingly false information with malice intent.

I don't know if she would sue or not for defamation, but I think she has a case


exboyfil

(17,865 posts)
28. She should remind everyone of that connection
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 09:40 AM
Jan 2019

At a minimum she could force Carlson's hand to denounce The Daily Caller.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
14. Deans 'Yeaaaaghhh!"
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 08:21 AM
Jan 2019

An excited yelp that they used to end him. juxtaposed over the russian illegit? Literally nothing. Was then, is now.

Judi Lynn

(160,630 posts)
15. One of the most underhanded, mean-spirited, stupid things they've ever done.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 08:29 AM
Jan 2019

Showed them all to be pure idiots.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
16. smgdh
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 08:31 AM
Jan 2019

That we let it happen. A yell....was too informal and disgraceful from a gop stand-point, to allow our man to serve. Wow.

hueymahl

(2,510 posts)
56. Apparently there is a faction on this site that is afraid of her too.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 02:22 PM
Jan 2019

But I would not call them mentally ill.

Cary

(11,746 posts)
13. She should get some achievements under her belt
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 08:19 AM
Jan 2019

Nothing untoward meant by the use of that phrase. I hope she has some solid advisors because now is the time for her to be choosing her battles wisely.

 

infinite_wisdom

(73 posts)
17. So she shouldn't defend herself against this B.S.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 08:33 AM
Jan 2019

....because she doesn't have the proper amount of achievements under her belt?

RW media has been out of control for a very long time. The lefts passive approach to the situation has been a major problem. Like it doesn't matter that 98% of political talk radio is conservative, or that Fox News can lie with impunity with virtually no push back.

crazycatlady

(4,492 posts)
47. Achievements are needed to denounce fake nude photos?
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 01:07 PM
Jan 2019

Last time I checked, everyone was entitled to their dignity.

Cary

(11,746 posts)
30. As we know.it's all about you
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 09:52 AM
Jan 2019

<rolling eyeballs>

Hilarious that I should suggest that she needs experience.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
58. Not hilarious. Merely irrelevant to the OP
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 03:36 PM
Jan 2019

Regardless of the additional irrelevancy of who you want this to be about.

 

watoos

(7,142 posts)
22. She has one very important trait that very few Democrats have,
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 08:57 AM
Jan 2019

It is an extremely important trait and it is why Republicans fear her so much. She is one of the very few who can change the corporate controlled right wing narratives. Al Franken had that ability that's why they got rid of him. Speaker Pelosi has that ability, she can call a press conference and they will come.

Why does she have to choose her battles wisely? Can't she be herself and fight for what she believes in?

She is trying to change the right wing narrative on climate change, should she back off that? She is bringing up the real problem with our economy, income inequality. Should she back off of that? Why does she need some advisors? What about the rest of the freshman class, does the same go for them?

Cary

(11,746 posts)
31. Doesn't matter to me
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 09:54 AM
Jan 2019

If she doesn't want to be strategic then there will soon be another flavor of the day.

Cary

(11,746 posts)
48. Tell me what I am "revealing"
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 01:14 PM
Jan 2019

And while you're at it tell me what I am intending, what you're going to do about it, and who appointed you to be whatever it is that you claim to be.

I'm waiting.

bullwinkle428

(20,631 posts)
26. Are you fucking kidding me? What does that have to do with trying to defend
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 09:36 AM
Jan 2019

herself against a disgusting smear campaign?

Cary

(11,746 posts)
32. I must have missed the smear part
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 09:58 AM
Jan 2019

I just don't get the feeling that a picture of someone's toes in a bathtub is going to hurt her.

You can choose to battle with me about it if you wish. Go for it and see where it gets you.

bullwinkle428

(20,631 posts)
42. 1. I refuse to go to that site and give those rat bastards any clicks, so
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 12:13 PM
Jan 2019

I didn't view the photo in question, but I have no doubts about what they're clearly trying to accomplish.

2. If you want to make an OP that details her lack of "achievements under her belt", you're more than welcome to do so. I'm sure it will get loads of traction. Have a wonderful day!

Cary

(11,746 posts)
50. Dude, you're the one picking the fight
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 01:17 PM
Jan 2019

Do it here and now if you have a case, or if you have decency you can apologize.

ChubbyStar

(3,191 posts)
52. You just accused a poster of wanting to "battle" with you but he's picking a fight?
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 01:35 PM
Jan 2019

Poster posted his opinion, his case was stated. You don't like it...so be it. Asking for an apology and equating that with decency...really?

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
59. Why not simply explain...
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 03:39 PM
Jan 2019

why your allegation she needs to pick and choose battles is relevant to her response to an inaccurate nude picture?

I get it if you choose not to... it can be difficult to support our own words with rational arguments sometimes.

Cary

(11,746 posts)
65. What would like me to tell you?
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 11:13 PM
Jan 2019

My honest opinion isn't good enough for you so tell me what you would rather hear.

<rolling eyeballs>

hueymahl

(2,510 posts)
55. I wondered how long it would take for those who are so very "concerned" to show up
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 02:20 PM
Jan 2019

Might as well spout the other talking points about AOC: She needs to take it slow, respect her elders and "learn the job." But only because you are concerned about her success.

Congrats, you made good time.

littlemissmartypants

(22,819 posts)
41. Maybe
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 12:02 PM
Jan 2019

Maybe not. She could also get into a pooh* flinging match with them and the RWNJ's would love nothing more than her to be diverted from the job she's been assigned by her constitutes, and focus her valuable energy on crap entanglement.



* Not Pooh, just to clarify.

Tarc

(10,476 posts)
25. AOC is too kind. The Daily Caller is a step above Stormfront, not "a prominent conservative outlet"
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 09:27 AM
Jan 2019

dlk

(11,578 posts)
33. Misogyny Runs Deep--Brava to AOC for Calling it Out!
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:03 AM
Jan 2019

It will take continual confrontation to begin to root out this omnipresent disease.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
34. I wish newsers would not use phrases like "the rapidly rising star" ...... of the Democratic party.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:06 AM
Jan 2019

for AOC or anyone, in any field...

There is a destructive psychology attached to it.. difficult to explain but..
It is always there in some way.

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