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In reply to the discussion: AOC Apologizes to Constituents for Iron Dome Vote, Cites Rush to Vote for Her Decision [View all]PatSeg
(47,430 posts)I think young legislators come to office filled with lots of energy and great ideas, but unfortunately often little relevant experience.
I was once like you are now
And I know that it's not easy
To be calm when you've found
Something going on
But take your time, think a lot
Think of everything you've got
For you will still be here tomorrow
But your dreams may not
I appreciate the optimism and I often agree with the intent, but I know it takes more to bring about lasting change. Governing is very serious business and involves a lot of give and take, as well as grace and humility. Republicans may resort to publicity stunts, but Democrats need to take their jobs very seriously and accept they will not always get what they want. So if I'm critical sometimes of the younger representatives, it is because I truly WAS once like they are now.