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In reply to the discussion: #BlackLivesMatter More Than the Hurt Feelings of White Progressives™ [View all]Cha
(297,154 posts)15. "But do you know what else is irrational? The behavior of Sanders’ fanatical supporters in response
to the disruption of #BlackLivesMatter activists at Netroots Nation and the Sanders rally in Seattle led by Marissa Johnson and Mara Willaford this past weekend."
EXFREAKINGZACTLY! Thank you, Imani.
"Real Ugliness".. ongoing.. no end in sight.
snip from your link//
These supporters have twisted and perverted what is a movement about the liberation of Black people and turned it into a weapon to be used against us. They threaten to withdraw their support in protesting state violence against Black people. One Twitter user frankly told me that he was sick of #BlackLivesMatter and would actually vote for people who will put you in your place.
My question is why?.. why do they think they have to be so ugly and vicious?.. it's not like it's getting them anywhere. They're not helping BS when they do this in his name.
snip//
"The only people who continue to stalwartly refuse to listen are his fanatical supporters. They stubbornly continue to claim that the protests are stupid and counterproductive despite clear evidence to the contrary, and they express their displeasure in rhetoric steeped in racism and
misogynoir "
snip//
"Ultimately, Bernie Sanders has a coalition problem. His coalition is comprised of primarily white progressives and liberals, unsurprising for a man who hails from a state that is 94 percent white. And when a vocal section of that coalition thinks belittling and harassing Black people is a smart way to encourage Black people to vote for Bernie Sanders, Bernie Sanders likely has a larger problem on his hands than he probably realizes."
snip//
"Look at the numbers. Black women are the most loyal and reliable Democratic voting bloc. We won the election for Obama in 2012. Black voter turnout surpassed white voter turnout in 2012. We won the gubernatorial election for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia."
That's bravenak right there.. and Voices like hers
"Look at the numbers. Black women are the most loyal and reliable Democratic voting bloc. We won the election for Obama in 2012. Black voter turnout surpassed white voter turnout in 2012"
BS supporters Diss them at their own peril. Just sayin'..
Oh, I have to post this.. this was so hot and heavy on DU for however long..
snip//
"And when we see Sanders supporters entertaining conspiracy theories about the #BlackLivesMatter movement being funded by George Soros or Hillary Clinton, we have to wonder why it is easier for white and non-Black progressives to believe in ludicrous theories about #BlackLivesMatter attempting to destroy the progressive movement or destroy Bernie Sanders than it is to believe that the movement is beyond partisan politicsthat the Black women who are standing up in protest are fighting for their very lives and the lives of their children."
Did they ever apologize for those CTs?
Mahalo Mr Scorpio #BlackLivesMatter
EXFREAKINGZACTLY! Thank you, Imani.
"Real Ugliness".. ongoing.. no end in sight.
snip from your link//
These supporters have twisted and perverted what is a movement about the liberation of Black people and turned it into a weapon to be used against us. They threaten to withdraw their support in protesting state violence against Black people. One Twitter user frankly told me that he was sick of #BlackLivesMatter and would actually vote for people who will put you in your place.
My question is why?.. why do they think they have to be so ugly and vicious?.. it's not like it's getting them anywhere. They're not helping BS when they do this in his name.
snip//
"The only people who continue to stalwartly refuse to listen are his fanatical supporters. They stubbornly continue to claim that the protests are stupid and counterproductive despite clear evidence to the contrary, and they express their displeasure in rhetoric steeped in racism and
misogynoir "
snip//
"Ultimately, Bernie Sanders has a coalition problem. His coalition is comprised of primarily white progressives and liberals, unsurprising for a man who hails from a state that is 94 percent white. And when a vocal section of that coalition thinks belittling and harassing Black people is a smart way to encourage Black people to vote for Bernie Sanders, Bernie Sanders likely has a larger problem on his hands than he probably realizes."
snip//
"Look at the numbers. Black women are the most loyal and reliable Democratic voting bloc. We won the election for Obama in 2012. Black voter turnout surpassed white voter turnout in 2012. We won the gubernatorial election for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia."
That's bravenak right there.. and Voices like hers
"Look at the numbers. Black women are the most loyal and reliable Democratic voting bloc. We won the election for Obama in 2012. Black voter turnout surpassed white voter turnout in 2012"
BS supporters Diss them at their own peril. Just sayin'..
Oh, I have to post this.. this was so hot and heavy on DU for however long..
snip//
"And when we see Sanders supporters entertaining conspiracy theories about the #BlackLivesMatter movement being funded by George Soros or Hillary Clinton, we have to wonder why it is easier for white and non-Black progressives to believe in ludicrous theories about #BlackLivesMatter attempting to destroy the progressive movement or destroy Bernie Sanders than it is to believe that the movement is beyond partisan politicsthat the Black women who are standing up in protest are fighting for their very lives and the lives of their children."
Did they ever apologize for those CTs?
Mahalo Mr Scorpio #BlackLivesMatter
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#BlackLivesMatter More Than the Hurt Feelings of White Progressives™ [View all]
MrScorpio
Aug 2015
OP
New FRAKING Hampshire!!1 Surely that will put to rest the idea that he's not appealing to minorities
Number23
Aug 2015
#27
Yeah and did you see all the people calling Nate Freaking Silver a "Hillary plant" and a liar in GDP
Number23
Aug 2015
#104
It doesn't mattter how you see it.. it's from the view of a Black Woman and aimed at those who
Cha
Aug 2015
#19
"But do you know what else is irrational? The behavior of Sanders’ fanatical supporters in response
Cha
Aug 2015
#15
Actually, Bernie's response was the perfect way to handle the Hi-Jacking of a Political Rally.
bvar22
Aug 2015
#101
"Sanders supporters entertaining conspiracy theories about the #BlackLivesMatter movement being
Cha
Aug 2015
#113
Um, was there a reason you felt the need to reply to this 4 months later?
Starry Messenger
Dec 2015
#137
There has NEVER been a time here "when color, race, or gender made no difference."
pnwmom
Dec 2015
#142
Then this isn't directed at you. This OP is from a BLack Woman's view and what been happening
Cha
Aug 2015
#25
they were yelling taze them at AA girls wanting 4 1/2 minutes of silence for Mike Brown.
Cha
Aug 2015
#79
The crowd didn't want to hear about black lives--they screamed at those young women.
MADem
Aug 2015
#91
'why is there a narrative arising after this that's pitting white progressives vs black progressives
HFRN
Aug 2015
#54
Maybe simply stating your premise without playing games would better serve you.
LanternWaste
Aug 2015
#134
I think this is a big part of it. BS has attracted a Libertarian (aka Republican) element that....
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#20
The author makes a similar comment. Noting the similarities betwen Bernie's and Rand Paul''s
Number23
Aug 2015
#31
They've obviously invested heavily a meme generator. The new one is that BS is old, frail &
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#74
I have to say when I read the posts about his age and frail condition my jaw literally dropped...
Spazito
Aug 2015
#83
If an adversary had broached his age, the post would be hidden. But to have his "supporters" invoke
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#86
Sander's supporters should look to HRC's supporters as role models of tolerance of criticism
HFRN
Aug 2015
#53
that post was Despicable.. Glad it got a hide.. excellent alert message.. thank you, alerter!
Cha
Aug 2015
#35
I alerted as well as posted to the racist pos. Wow Juror #2? What's wrong with them..
Cha
Aug 2015
#50
And, why should they pretend?.. they know they can get away with this free for all .. except for us.
Cha
Aug 2015
#67
Yes, removing posters from the jury pool for their unbelievably ugly comments is a good thing but...
Spazito
Aug 2015
#66
I know he said that but a lot of jury comments like this are left standing.
totodeinhere
Aug 2015
#77
If a black person not supporting Sanders is brain damaged then they are disturbed right?
JustAnotherGen
Aug 2015
#55
Starry, don't forget the guy who referred to the #BLM protestors as "subhuman"
Number23
Aug 2015
#112
I have, many of them at various levels and the training for both staff and volunteers...
Spazito
Aug 2015
#95
This is sickening, offensive and should not be happening on DU. I am ashamed of decision to leave
Thinkingabout
Aug 2015
#69