"Do as I say, not as I do" could be the motto of the progressive Left. Think jet-setting politicians who warn the rest of us to minimize our carbon footprint. But rarely do we get such an immediate demonstration of the fatuousness of their advice.

In the grim face of the threat of the coronavirus, the poster girl for brainless progressivism provides a moment of humor. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke to reporters following a briefing on the epidemic and unconsciously demonstrated the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness (two qualities she sorely lacks) in conducting ourselves in a way that minimizes disease transmission.

Below is a two-and-a-half-minute video of her remarks, via C-SPAN and Grabien.

The transcript, with the key verbiage in italics: