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40. The Hill has several video's --from the stage and the audience views....

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#Blacklivesmatter organizers disrupt O’Malley and Sanders to demand end to structural racism [View all] DonViejo Jul 2015 OP

It was just disgraceful. SoapBox Jul 2015 #1

I guess the concept of maintaining dignity is long gone from our society in general uhnope Jul 2015 #19

YOU WIN THE THREAD. The dignity of the people, not the pols and pundits. After 50 years... freshwest Jul 2015 #56

+10000000000000000! sheshe2 Jul 2015 #112

and some of you wonder why Clinton skips these dog and pony shows wyldwolf Jul 2015 #22

There's an answer for that... msrizzo Jul 2015 #54

No wonder. Fear. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Jul 2015 #87

No, Hillary is a strong woman.. she's not in "fear" of anything. Cha Jul 2015 #141

Yes she is. Admiral Loinpresser Jul 2015 #150

Thank you for your compassionate post, AL Cha Jul 2015 #153

+1 n/t Admiral Loinpresser Jul 2015 #159

Obama is the president. Why aren't they demonstrating against him? JDPriestly Jul 2015 #98

You always ask the candidates about these issues! That's why we have political campaigns! Yo_Mama Jul 2015 #134

NormallBernie JDPriestly Jul 2015 #146

You're reacting as if this was a personal insult to the candidates, Yo_Mama Jul 2015 #151

I do think Sanders is strong on these issues. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #158

Obama wasn't there. The two progressives who want to succeed his presidency were there. CTyankee Jul 2015 #169

I agree with you very much about the importance of the issues the Black Lives Matter JDPriestly Jul 2015 #183

I don't know whether you have/are walking in their shoes. I know I'm not and have not. CTyankee Jul 2015 #185

Bernie Sanders has been a strong advocate for the rights of African-Americans for 50 years. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #187

can't you see how your advice could be interpreted as "let us white people tell you black CTyankee Jul 2015 #188

Hey! It's my opinion. They can take it or leave it. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #189

In the short run, it can be the way you see it. In the long run, however, it can shake CTyankee Jul 2015 #190

For years the Department of Justice has been investigating racism in local police departments... CBHagman Jul 2015 #200

I would not denounce the people who are working on police brutality issues as the cause of t JDPriestly Jul 2015 #201

So sad to see someone DU serve as an example of the backfire effect and moving the goalposts. CBHagman Jul 2015 #202

Fostering something is not causing it. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #203

but just earlier today Clinton was being hammered for not being there..... George II Jul 2015 #106

Demanding equal rights is not disgraceful. Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #152

The method is as important as the message n/t TexasBushwhacker Jul 2015 #171

So you think that if someone doesn't say please and thank you may I be free, they don't deserve it. Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #175

It's an issue of what is effective TexasBushwhacker Jul 2015 #179

The death toll in the streets show listening is not effective. Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #180

excellent heaven05 Jul 2015 #2

when you have spent your entire life fighting racial injustice.... virtualobserver Jul 2015 #6

okay heaven05 Jul 2015 #7

I don't find it offensive, and I understand it. virtualobserver Jul 2015 #78

Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland and all the deaths in between happened on Obama's watch. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #95

Yeah, it is all Obama's fault, that's good still_one Jul 2015 #128

It's Obama's fault. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #131

Yet a white Southerner, Lyndon Johnson, signed the Civil Rights Act. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #148

How is a black man going to end white racism? bravenak Jul 2015 #160

End white racism? That's something tha only white racists can do. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #161

That is a very interesting answer, thank you for responding. bravenak Jul 2015 #162

Yes. Think of Medgar Evers, and so, so, so many others. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #163

Yes. And we can work on ending the mass incarceration and police violence too. bravenak Jul 2015 #164

Yes. I was talking to a mother today whose children have been in court with JDPriestly Jul 2015 #165

O'Malley was a get-tough on crime mayor -- not someone who spent his pnwmom Jul 2015 #9

I was thinking more of Sanders.... virtualobserver Jul 2015 #10

Obama has been president for six years during which racism has exhibited itself in police JDPriestly Jul 2015 #102

BLM protested during Obama's speech at Selma this year. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #173

Utter frustration! JDPriestly Jul 2015 #181

+1 The Wizard Jul 2015 #46

Exactly. This isn't Code Pink deservedly slamming Condi. (n/t) WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #48

+1000 MissDeeds Jul 2015 #74

So what is the answer to the question? How do you think they could possibly do what was asked? A Simple Game Jul 2015 #8

So it isn't possible heaven05 Jul 2015 #17

There is lots that can be done and you know it as well as I do. A Simple Game Jul 2015 #29

yeah heaven05 Jul 2015 #57

What has Obama, a Black man, done about this racism? JDPriestly Jul 2015 #122

Has nothing to do with Obamas strengths or weaknesses heaven05 Jul 2015 #132

What has Obama done to make sure that Black Lives Matter? JDPriestly Jul 2015 #147

At the very least, Obama could have seen that federal TexasBushwhacker Jul 2015 #170

My view precisely. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #182

the Justice hill2016 Jul 2015 #186

Thank you on the compliment, and you aren't so bad yourself. Very nice post. A Simple Game Jul 2015 #127

I want specifics as to what can be done to end "structural racism." WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #50

I just want to see a plan heaven05 Jul 2015 #59

These questions need to be addressed to the sitting president first. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #113

So why not take this issue to Obama Travis_0004 Jul 2015 #129

I'm more than sure heaven05 Jul 2015 #140

apparenty Obama couldn't do anything to prevent all the racial incidents m-lekktor Jul 2015 #26

Complete dismantling is an impossible expectation. Much time will be needed and then A Simple Game Jul 2015 #30

It is troubling PDittie Jul 2015 #32

"Structural racism" isn't what's in people's hearts starroute Jul 2015 #68

And there you go. +1. nt nc4bo Jul 2015 #93

Sister Oso was respectful yet Admiral Loinpresser Jul 2015 #24

Hillary has the ability to listen to the voices if she chooses. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #33

It wasn't confrontation Warpy Jul 2015 #34

It was just plain Narcississism. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #55

Yeah, that's my take on it Warpy Jul 2015 #58

So did the protestors have like a list of legislation or other ideas to present to the candidates? hollowdweller Jul 2015 #138

I don't think they had any proposals... HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #142

if you say so heaven05 Jul 2015 #66

Then do this at the racist cops, not at people who are running for office to make a difference Warpy Jul 2015 #70

like I'm saying and going to say over and over heaven05 Jul 2015 #72

+1. Want the vote? Address the issues, period. nc4bo Jul 2015 #81

ambush and push back romanic Jul 2015 #166

and I repeat heaven05 Jul 2015 #168

they took over, wasted a lot of time, demanded that O'Malley answer their question and then wouldn't magical thyme Jul 2015 #156

I am going to take the heaven05 Jul 2015 #172

what did they accomplish? did they get answers? no. Did they learn how O'Malley or Sanders plans to magical thyme Jul 2015 #178

oh yeah? heaven05 Jul 2015 #184

President Obama has been president now for about 6 years. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #90

A local issue? A local issue heaven05 Jul 2015 #126

I very much agree with your proposals for a campaign to reduce the racism JDPriestly Jul 2015 #149

YES! votesparks Jul 2015 #177

Bernie Sanders' response: Comrade Grumpy Jul 2015 #3

is there a video? Vattel Jul 2015 #4

There's a video at the web site but, not sure if it shows the "disruption"... DonViejo Jul 2015 #5

video here you go. Hard to watch. uhnope Jul 2015 #15

She is so riversedge Jul 2015 #49

Thank you for posting that. MH1 Jul 2015 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author uhnope Jul 2015 #12

I wonder how long it will take..... BooScout Jul 2015 #11

I don't blame anyone........ virtualobserver Jul 2015 #13

Yes, must be her fault. lol Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #16

I bet it's why she didn't attend..... BooScout Jul 2015 #18

You think? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #21

Months ago she committed to the Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Arkansas being held tonight.... George II Jul 2015 #116

Shhhhhh George...... BooScout Jul 2015 #121

Sorry........ George II Jul 2015 #124

Now you're just being silly...... BooScout Jul 2015 #139

... George II Jul 2015 #143

... BooScout Jul 2015 #144

Too late it already has. :-) nt msrizzo Jul 2015 #27

Well ... it didn't take long ... Not long at all. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #53

I think it already has been discussed and she was 'found wanting.' freshwest Jul 2015 #69

Not her fault, she just benefits from it. jeff47 Jul 2015 #77

I wonder how many people who disapprove of this criticized Clinton for not attending NN15. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #14

We should take a poll on Facebook to find out! BooScout Jul 2015 #20

It was already mentioned in a thread somewhere earlier. She was dissed for it. n/t freshwest Jul 2015 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author 7962 Jul 2015 #23

As a Bernista, I found this video to be quite informative 99th_Monkey Jul 2015 #25

+1000 It is civil disobedience, open protest - what do you want? Free speech zones? whereisjustice Jul 2015 #28

Narcissism uhnope Jul 2015 #61

Then black people are nothing but narcissists for speaking out nc4bo Jul 2015 #85

Won't be provoked by your race-bating uhnope Jul 2015 #89

Your attempt to shame me is no concern of mine. nt nc4bo Jul 2015 #92

I said "should" not "will". but keep alienating allies if that's yr thing uhnope Jul 2015 #94

Say what? nc4bo Jul 2015 #100

They had a private meeting with Sanders scheduled after the speech. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #103

Did some one interview the protesters? nc4bo Jul 2015 #107

When causing a disruption to get camera time... HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #145

Should we write off the entire gay rights movement as "narcisssists" who should be collectively Chakab Jul 2015 #97

DUers, what would your "plan" entail to dismantle structural racism? WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #31

Bernie talked about that at length, but... Kalidurga Jul 2015 #36

I'm more in line with your thinking, but many are pushing "social injustice"... WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #42

I want to hear from those folks EXACTLY WHAT they would do to end structural racism. Kalidurga Jul 2015 #45

My hunch is O'Malley and Sanders were not adequately briefed 99th_Monkey Jul 2015 #60

I asked my 20YO grandson how he would end racism. djean111 Jul 2015 #38

That's pretty much how I see it. I'm wondering exactly what the protesters... WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #43

Is Ms. Oso planning on disrupting the Republican candidates when they are in Phoenix? red dog 1 Jul 2015 #35

Better to make our candidates, any of whom would run DOJ's that will turn PD's upside-down BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #37

Netroots Nation is now dead to me. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #39

Very disappointing....it's ruined for me as well. haikugal Jul 2015 #83

The Hill has several video's --from the stage and the audience views.... riversedge Jul 2015 #40

Thanks for that link red dog 1 Jul 2015 #47

GOP paid agitators. The Wizard Jul 2015 #41

DUZY nomination! BooScout Jul 2015 #44

More like Hillary's. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #52

it doesn't take a conspiracy uhnope Jul 2015 #64

Too early to tell. But it was either deliberate or stupid to hurt your most sincere and empathetic GoneFishin Jul 2015 #65

I doubt it. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #73

Rove's fingerprints? rocktivity Jul 2015 #84

Counterproductive, IMO.... groundloop Jul 2015 #62

Funny, I remember people here cheering the LGBT rights protesters who disprupted speeches by the Chakab Jul 2015 #76

^^^^ + 1,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 DonViejo Jul 2015 #99

I tried to bump the threads, but the system wouldn't let me. Chakab Jul 2015 #105

Perhaps they could do this at a GOP event instead. progressoid Jul 2015 #63

Sure they do but the message isn't being received by black voters. nc4bo Jul 2015 #86

"We're getting nowhere in Iraq, so let's invade Canada." GoneFishin Jul 2015 #67

This is a good article on what happened stuckinodi Jul 2015 #75

Good article, but I don't think Bernie blew it TexasBushwhacker Jul 2015 #174

Sometimes you have to put it out there. nc4bo Jul 2015 #79

Yep...... msrizzo Jul 2015 #82

You'd have a point if both O'Malley and Sanders had not already made it a part of their speeches. jeff47 Jul 2015 #88

More black people need fo hear the messages. nc4bo Jul 2015 #91

And shouting over the candidates fixes that how? jeff47 Jul 2015 #96

Squeaky wheels get the grease. nt nc4bo Jul 2015 #101

Or replaced. Nt HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #104

With what? Good luck winning any national election without the black vote. Chakab Jul 2015 #108

Good luck under the Republican who wins. jeff47 Jul 2015 #114

Wasn't the last Democrat who was in office one of the politicians most reponsible for pushing Chakab Jul 2015 #119

The fucking difference is both O'Malley and Sanders want to reverse that. jeff47 Jul 2015 #120

Message not being received by target audience. nc4bo Jul 2015 #123

Or the target audience will have to actually listen jeff47 Jul 2015 #125

If a politician can't handle this then perhaps becoming POTUS isn't nc4bo Jul 2015 #133

They handled it fine. jeff47 Jul 2015 #135

Try replacing a voting bloc. nc4bo Jul 2015 #109

Amazing that people on a Democratic message board will be so quick to tell the most loyal Chakab Jul 2015 #111

Why? When it's obvious that "wheel" is not going to ever be satisfied jeff47 Jul 2015 #110

Oh fucking shit. DU's really showing what a "tolerant" forum it is on this one. Chakab Jul 2015 #115

Revealing isn't it? nt nc4bo Jul 2015 #117

An intolerant form wouldn't have people talking to you. jeff47 Jul 2015 #118

With the GOPers and their gerrymandered districts set in stone at the moment.... wolfie001 Jul 2015 #80

Structural racism HassleCat Jul 2015 #130

I think the answer you have given is a very reasonable one which would work Yo_Mama Jul 2015 #136

She wanted to hear specific proposals, not the categories you have cited. Everybody wants them. CTyankee Jul 2015 #191

This is a tempest in a teacup imthevicar Jul 2015 #137

More shouting in the echo chamber architect359 Jul 2015 #154

Some folks would rather get attention and set their cause back... Henryville Jul 2015 #155

I look forward to Oso disrupting any upcoming GOP rallys next. romanic Jul 2015 #157

They just might but no one would be holding their breath......hoping nc4bo Jul 2015 #192

It's not about helping romanic Jul 2015 #195

Good cause. Wrong crowd. Vinca Jul 2015 #167

RIGHT crowd. nt nc4bo Jul 2015 #193

Is it a new tactic? Alienating your supporters? I don't get it. Vinca Jul 2015 #198

Isn't that disorganizing ? orpupilofnature57 Jul 2015 #176

Why do you say that? nc4bo Jul 2015 #194

Wow. A video version of a DU "white privilege" thread! Nye Bevan Jul 2015 #196

I have no problem with protests davidpdx Jul 2015 #197

I'm not sure is this the way to get your point across. alarimer Jul 2015 #199

The irony is that this probably benefits Clinton whose policy initiatives and past work... Chan790 Jul 2015 #204