Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez politicized that fantastic viral video from UCLA Gymnastics and this is why we can't have nice things

Have you seen this video yet of Katelyn Ohashi scoring a perfect 10 on her floor routine? If not, have a watch. It’s racked up close to 33 million views so far just on this one tweet, and counting:

A ? isn't enough for this floor routine by @katelyn_ohashi. ? pic.twitter.com/pqUzl7AlUA

— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) January 13, 2019

And now here’s celebrity socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez linking this wonderful performance to “free” college tuition at all public schools:

This UCLA performance alone is reason enough to make public colleges tuition-free ???? https://t.co/SNK5c3LCMg

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 14, 2019

And this is why we can’t have nice things:

And the moment is ruined by a bonehead politician https://t.co/IbsWGali99

— Jim Hanson (@Uncle_Jimbo) January 15, 2019

So, AOC …what’s the link that we’re missing?

What the f**k does an admittedly stunning performance by a gymnast have to do with education policy?

Nothing.

Which is why @AOC is incredibly naive, completely unaware of the policy implications of her tweets and ideas, and ought to act like the powerless freshman she is. https://t.co/yTerOJeEkX

— Doug Mataconis (@dmataconis) January 15, 2019

We’re not following either:

I’m not following …

— Ward Carroll (@wardcarroll) January 14, 2019

I obviously don’t understand socialism

— Doremus Jessup (@DoremusJ) January 15, 2019

I don't understand the connection, but people say that to me all the time. https://t.co/61RSRXpJpD

— impeachment-is-morally-req'd-new-year-Dan (@danorrmite) January 14, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez politicized that fantastic viral video from UCLA Gymnastics and this is why we can't have nice things

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