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In reply to the discussion: Occupy Wall Street Silenced John Lewis? [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)17. This is the African American group. You might take the time to read the SOP before you
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He wasn't denied the chance to speak, he just wasn't given preferential treatment.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Aug 2015
#1
Why are you so angry with Sanders? What about the other candidates, especially the Republicans?
jalan48
Aug 2015
#8
This is the African American group. You might take the time to read the SOP before you
MADem
Aug 2015
#17
When you refuse to take the opportunity to hear from a civil rights icon, you are dismissing him.
MADem
Aug 2015
#18
Oh don't worry, I'll be labeled again as a Democrat hater for attacking the President if he wins.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Aug 2015
#22
Agree, totally. Friends told me he "doesn't do social justice wedge issues" and I said that as a
bettyellen
Aug 2015
#26
Yep- I suddenly understood the ven diagram of annoying CT enthusiasts and BS supporters who want
bettyellen
Aug 2015
#35
It was talked about, but it wasn't met with the absolute ire that this protest at a small
MADem
Aug 2015
#27
"The DU" liked the protesters more than they liked the guy who wanted to address them, perhaps?
MADem
Aug 2015
#49