Morning Note

A photo of conquistador namesake Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez flying first class to a Bernie Sanders-led “Fighting Oligarchy” rally emerged on Monday, showing the Democrat darling enjoying the exact lifestyle she resents the rest of America’s elites for embracing.

“Nothing says, ‘Power to the people’ like ignoring voters looking to say hello and reclining in first class while tweeting about income inequality,'” the flier who snapped the picture reportedly said when submitting it to the press. That’s just the beginning of it.

You know a public figure isn’t genuine when they engage in the precise behavior for which they criticize others. Just like environmental activists destroying the Amazon Rainforest for their self-important climate conference or neocon Ukraine zealots refusing to suit up and fight themselves, AOC lamenting the wealth gap while getting comfy in an exclusive JetBlue luxury lounge shows that she holds herself to a different standard than the rest of the country. 

Socialism for thee, but not for me.

Read more and see the ironic image here.