US—Listen up, comrades. The corporate media and their billionaire puppet masters are at it again, clutching their pearls over what they’re calling “leftist violence” and the so-called “assassination” of Charlie Kirk. First of all, let’s get one thing straight: when we do it, it’s not terrorism. It’s democratic domestic terrorism, rooted in the righteous rage of the working class. And just like democratic socialism makes socialism okay by sprinkling a little electoral fairy dust on it, our brand of revolutionary action is totally fine because it’s for The People. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “AOC, isn’t violence bad?” And sure, in a perfect world, we’d all hold hands and sing “Kumbaya” while dismantling the capitalist patriarchy. But we don’t live in that world. We live in a world where billionaires hoard wealth like dragons, where systemic oppression crushes marginalized communities, and where Charlie Kirk’s smirk somehow gets airtime. So, when a few passionate activists take matters into their own hands—whether it’s a Molotov cocktail here or a “targeted removal” there—I say, let’s not rush to judgment. Context matters, people! Let’s talk about Charlie Kirk. The man was a walking megaphone for hate, spewing right-wing talking points faster than you can say “tax cuts for the 1%.” He built a career on fearmongering, dog-whistling, and convincing young people that student loan forgiveness is communism. If someone—hypothetically, of course—decided to, say, permanently cancel his platform, is that really terrorism? Or is it just… justice with extra steps? I’m not saying it’s right, but I’m saying it’s understandable. And when you slap the word “democratic” in front of it, it’s practically a public service. This is where the haters will cry, “But AOC, you’re inciting violence!” Oh, please. The real violence is the words that people say. The real terrorism is facts. The real crime is so-called math. If a few windows get smashed or a few right-wing provocateurs get, uh, “retired,” that’s just the sound of the revolution warming up. It’s not chaos—it’s choreographed *Democratic chaos. And let’s not pretend the other side is innocent. The MAGA crowd has been storming Capitols, waving Confederate flags, and threatening election workers for years. But when we express our frustration—whether it’s a protest that gets a little spicy or an “incident” involving a conservative talking head—suddenly it’s a national crisis? Spare me. The double standard is as clear as the wealth gap. Their violence is “patriotism”; ours is “terrorism.” Well, I’m here to rebrand: call it democratic domestic terrorism, and it’s basically a love letter to equality. Now, I’m not saying we should all grab pitchforks and storm Turning Point USA headquarters (although, can you imagine the TikTok content?). I’m just saying we need to stop demonizing the left for fighting fire with fire. Democratic socialism taught us that a little rebranding goes a long way—slap “democratic” on something, and suddenly it’s as American as apple pie. So, let’s apply that logic here. Democratic domestic terrorism isn’t about destruction; it’s about deconstructing the oppressive systems that keep us down. It’s not violence; it’s vibrant activism. It’s not chaos; it’s change we can believe in. To my critics, I’ll say this: check your privilege before you check my tweets. The revolution isn’t going to be polite, and it’s not going to wait for your approval. If you’re mad about a few broken windows or a conservative commentator meeting an untimely end, imagine how mad we are about climate change, healthcare disparities, and the fact that Jeff Bezos could end world hunger but chooses to cosplay as an astronaut instead. Priorities, people. So, let’s stop with the hand-wringing and start with the understanding. The next time you hear about “leftist violence,” don’t clutch your pearls—clutch your principles. We’re not out here causing trouble; we’re out here making history. And if that history comes with a little collateral damage, just remember: it’s not terrorism. It’s democratic terrorism. And that makes it as okay as a Green New Deal rally on a sunny day in the Bronx. The post AOC: It’s Not Domestic Terrorism, It’s *Democratic Domestic Terrorism, So It’s OK appeared first on Genesius Times.