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Spazito

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30. My first stop after logging in is this group, I'm finding it an oasis from...

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Tue Aug 11, 2015, 07:17 PM

Aug 2015

the chaos in the forums. I have learned so much, have a different perspective on so many things now.

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After 10 years, I've never seen DU as crazy as it is right now. [View all] kwassa Aug 2015 OP

Why didn't they demostrate at the Republican debate? It seems to me that conservative are more Stargazer99 Aug 2015 #1

Because they expect no support from Republicans, ever. kwassa Aug 2015 #3

True that. AllyCat Aug 2015 #35

So why don't they PROTEST our current President... Rockyj Aug 2015 #163

That would be a better question to ask in GD JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #164

Actually, he was in Selma AllyCat Aug 2015 #167

H.R. 347 - Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011 Glassunion Aug 2015 #172

Not sure she represented the BLM movement or herself. . . brush Aug 2015 #42

Let's stop and think this through a minute. Daemonaquila Aug 2015 #5

On 2) jeff47 Aug 2015 #8

Here you go. Control-Z Aug 2015 #15

**Pls read before posting if you are new** This is the African-American group, a protected space. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #10

So to be fair, what are your instructions for people that are just here to bring down a politician? A Simple Game Aug 2015 #20

Is a poster here to support African-Americans, allies, and issues? Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #22

No, just for myself and all of DU in general. A Simple Game Aug 2015 #23

Subscribing to the group is a great way to get updates. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #27

Thanks but no thanks. A Simple Game Aug 2015 #58

"I don't come in here often. In fact, this is my first post ever and it's about something completely Number23 Aug 2015 #92

Shall I? Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #97

Nah, hopefully he won't come back. I still err on the side of giving at least one warning Number23 Aug 2015 #98

Very special. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #107

Group Host Post - A Simple Game JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #156

because the silence of friends is more deadly mopinko Aug 2015 #21

I agree, I've been a member for 12+ years and have never seen it so bad here... Spazito Aug 2015 #2

I agree 100%...and it's been 12 years for me, too tishaLA Aug 2015 #18

My first stop after logging in is this group, I'm finding it an oasis from... Spazito Aug 2015 #30

I've only been here about 5 years. It as an an oasis. I was a fool about 2009. freshwest Aug 2015 #63

The common factor among all the factions is fear and anger... Spazito Aug 2015 #69

Thank you for your perspective in this post! kwassa Aug 2015 #90

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Aug 2015 #66

I was disgusted with the way people on DU attacked Obama just weeks after his inauguration.... George II Aug 2015 #149

I think if you were to go back and drag up those posts, you would find the names of... Spazito Aug 2015 #150

Sympathy, empathy, etc. HassleCat Aug 2015 #4

I honestly don't think it is ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #24

I don't know, the "Chicken Wars" were pretty bad. As for the BLM, I DO want them to get.. BlueJazz Aug 2015 #6

As has been said many times, protest is messy. jeff47 Aug 2015 #7

Me neither kwassa mcar Aug 2015 #9

BLM is the best thing that has happened to Bernie Spacedog1973 Aug 2015 #11

I have a clear recollection of the last democratic primary here, it was far worse Exultant Democracy Aug 2015 #12

It was brutal and the reason I didn't venture into GDP MelissaB Aug 2015 #14

nods DonCoquixote Aug 2015 #121

I agree, with an addition. LWolf Aug 2015 #13

As a Sanders supporter period JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #46

I agree LWolf Aug 2015 #71

maybe it's the apologists insisting that any demurral is cultish personalism that hates Black people MisterP Aug 2015 #16

right on! captainarizona Aug 2015 #17

That's a tough crowd.. they insist on holding President Obama's "feet to fire".. but nobody Cha Aug 2015 #141

I would suggest that what we are seeing is NOT about Marissa or BLM or even the ignorin of ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #19

I think you are right. Chemisse Aug 2015 #28

White Sanders supporter here... OneGrassRoot Aug 2015 #51

Never heard of BLM and never will mention BLM again ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #55

Sadly, probably true...unless they pay attention to me. n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2015 #68

Fat chance, that ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #73

Yes, Sir; it is absolutely a priority. Always has been. n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2015 #142

Bernie is the trigger BainsBane Aug 2015 #131

I can't argue that. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #147

Wow, excellent point... Spazito Aug 2015 #151

Perfect. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #152

I agree, but I would point out that what you said might apply to groups other than Bernie's - jonno99 Aug 2015 #155

Oh Definitely. And, by "defending" him in such a manner.. it's having the opposite affect. Cha Aug 2015 #143

I think blm and the progressive wing of the left will have a significant split mentalslavery Aug 2015 #25

What "facts" be damned? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #26

Black Lives Matter has disavowed that apology, it wasn't from them. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #31

I thought everything was cleared up. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #39

It is now. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #60

BLM didn't apologize, that is a myth. kwassa Aug 2015 #32

Actually, he was fighting for civil rights exactly when it was cool: the 1960s. SunSeeker Aug 2015 #44

This landed on the "Trending Now" section of the home page.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #57

I'm with you.... Historic NY Aug 2015 #29

It was a lot crazier in 2008 Warpy Aug 2015 #33

Cooking and Baking is sounding good to me. kwassa Aug 2015 #43

I'm jealous Warpy Aug 2015 #54

"Is this what DU is supposed to be about" Marty McGraw Aug 2015 #34

If Bernie is a real candidate, he can deal with this. kwassa Aug 2015 #41

^^This^^ Gormy Cuss Aug 2015 #70

The thing is - not everyone has that glowing feeling about Sanders JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #52

I hear you Skittles Aug 2015 #78

BLM, the group, tactics suck. if you want to hold your breath and turn blue CentralMass Aug 2015 #36

Many people are rallying. Sorry that you are not among them. kwassa Aug 2015 #40

They cause or the group ? CentralMass Aug 2015 #45

Both. kwassa Aug 2015 #47

Both lib87 Aug 2015 #48

I was absolutely furious with the protesters. Chemisse Aug 2015 #37

Thank you. That is all I ask. kwassa Aug 2015 #38

Actually the Bra Burning thing is a myth - Lilith Rising Aug 2015 #160

Amazing! Chemisse Aug 2015 #170

BLM tactics are derisive, if we want solutions we have to stand together. There's a time for YOHABLO Aug 2015 #49

Except we don't all agree on the solutions JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #56

I think to say Spacedog1973 Aug 2015 #64

CentralMass and Marty have been blocked from this group. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #50

You have opened the gates of hell! JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #61

I like keeping things tidy. :) Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #62

Thank you! The AA was once my place to come for peace. I'm glad the hosts are giving relief. freshwest Aug 2015 #171

there is lack of critical thinking skills apparent Skittles Aug 2015 #53

Ok, I'll bite Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #75

people who are unable to see how badly a tactic is backfiring Skittles Aug 2015 #77

Wait Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #79

if you don't know, you have not been paying attention Skittles Aug 2015 #80

Oh I've been paying close attention Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #82

^^^This!^^^ sheshe2 Aug 2015 #95

I think it's the word "white" when put before the word "ass" followed by "crowd." betsuni Aug 2015 #85

ROFLMAO Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #96

Oh--lord ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #144

Hilarious, betsuni! Yes, "Threatening to kick asses is fine as long as one does not stereotype the Cha Aug 2015 #169

"people who are unable to see how badly a tactic is backfiring" KittyWampus Aug 2015 #83

LOL! kwassa Aug 2015 #86

They've had WAY more than two meltdowns. WAY more Number23 Aug 2015 #89

"Rainbows" & Lollipops. Let's not forget the Lollipops! Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #116

What backfired? joshcryer Aug 2015 #138

Hear hear! BumRushDaShow Aug 2015 #59

+1 Blue_Tires Aug 2015 #65

This is why so many of us don't even bother anymore. DU has never been this bad Number23 Aug 2015 #67

"I sleep well knowing that these people are on the wrong side of history YET AGAIN." kwassa Aug 2015 #88

Yeah, kind of hard not to notice that most of these same people insisted on holding Pres Obama's Cha Aug 2015 #145

Thank you so much for your post! scarletwoman Aug 2015 #72

Thank you so much for this post. kwassa Aug 2015 #84

"the reactions I've been reading here on DU have proven her absolutely right." Number23 Aug 2015 #91

Yes, it's bleeding obvious, but the resistance and defensiveness just overpowers all sense and scarletwoman Aug 2015 #100

But none of this is new. Malcolm, Martin, Marcus and everybody else I can think of railed Number23 Aug 2015 #103

Which just goes to show the longstanding failure of white liberalism. scarletwoman Aug 2015 #108

But you're assuming they're "liberal". I make no such assumption. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #119

I came to the story late too and couldn't understand why all the freaking out. betsuni Aug 2015 #110

I'm still shaking my head in disbelief Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #74

I get sick to my stomach too, even without going near GD-P. betsuni Aug 2015 #76

Absolutely. kwassa Aug 2015 #87

"Trash this thread" is my new friend. roody Aug 2015 #81

What you say doesn't matter. BKH70041 Aug 2015 #93

"They're telling you they know better what you need than you do" kwassa Aug 2015 #101

I think what happened in Arizona was healthy. geek tragedy Aug 2015 #94

I don't understand this line of reasoning. kwassa Aug 2015 #99

You don't see an issue with young people acting physically aggressive towards geek tragedy Aug 2015 #106

If Bernie is that old and frail, he is not a good candidate to be President, is he? kwassa Aug 2015 #111

I addressed it in my reply to Number23. nt geek tragedy Aug 2015 #113

It's a new meme. It's the third time I've seen it in print here. One minute he's a liberal lion, Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #122

I don't get the doddering, or Holocaust arguments. kwassa Aug 2015 #124

I don't know about Holocaust, but doddering sure didn't win in '08. John McCain can attest. It's.. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #127

What was the criticism? noiretextatique Aug 2015 #166

You are always welcome here, GT. At least by me. But so much of your post is baffling and Number23 Aug 2015 #105

The point is that there's not a lot of empathy going either way these days. geek tragedy Aug 2015 #109

I think the only "power" that #BLM ascribes to Bernie Sanders is the power of his voice Number23 Aug 2015 #112

The ironic thing is that they're going after him geek tragedy Aug 2015 #115

They are going after EVERYONE. Why are Sanders' supporters so determined to overlook this? Number23 Aug 2015 #118

Damn geek, this is unlike you. You usually keep it real. Diss the candidate who has actually sat.. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #125

Marissa Janae begs to differ with you. geek tragedy Aug 2015 #128

What does that have to do with my question? She met with them, and I don't want to clog up.... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #130

Point is that kind of stunt in Seattle is only something they'd get away with when targeting geek tragedy Aug 2015 #133

Why do you guys keep insisting that they take over Republican events? Republicans have never.... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #135

Just wow.. BS isn't running for Senator of Vermont anymore.. IF he wants to be Cha Aug 2015 #146

By "changes", I'm assuming you mean the hiring of a black woman? Great! A "Democrat".... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #168

None of this is about Bernie's power as a white person. kwassa Aug 2015 #114

When BLM says "Bow down, Bernie" geek tragedy Aug 2015 #117

I have no idea. But, how is this a Holocaust reference? kwassa Aug 2015 #120

It's from hip-hop lyrics. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #129

Not exactly benign intent behind either set of lyrics. geek tragedy Aug 2015 #132

If you listen to Marissa's interview on TWiB, you'll hear that she was in no way prepared for the Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #134

Given her eagerness to toss around the "white supremacist" slur I'm not sure. geek tragedy Aug 2015 #136

Have a good trip. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #137

I think they were equivalent protests. joshcryer Aug 2015 #139

Thanks kwassa. sheshe2 Aug 2015 #102

I think a war is being waged against this group and I don't think it is going to turn out well for Thinkingabout Aug 2015 #104

Yeah what is with all the conspiracy theories? Hillary operatives, paid RW trolls , also comments Person 2713 Aug 2015 #123

No doubt some trolls in the mix making sure democrats applegrove Aug 2015 #126

11 years ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #140

kwassa, thank you so much for your OP.. I've just read the thread.. Cha Aug 2015 #148

Thanks for posting the video -- I finally listened to it. betsuni Aug 2015 #158

You're welcome, betsuni.. I'm glad you got to hear it. I'm so grateful I did. Cha Aug 2015 #159

The lady was rude deathrind Aug 2015 #153

Group Host - You are in the African American Group JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #157

Please explain. deathrind Aug 2015 #161

You saw Starry Messenger's Post above - a Fellow Group Host JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #162

NO, it's not the end of the story. Not by a long shot. too bad if you don't like how they Cha Aug 2015 #174

I know I'm really sick of all the snark. CanonRay Aug 2015 #154

I do not support the actions or goals of those two noiretextatique Aug 2015 #165

I support Marissa Johnson/#BlackLiveMatter.. Mahalo kwassa for your OP Cha Aug 2015 #173