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148. kwassa, thank you so much for your OP.. I've just read the thread..
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 08:50 AM
Aug 2015

many kindred spirits on here. It feels comfortable.

You've nailed the analysis perfectly.. and it's been going on since people were questioning Bernie's launch. African American posters were asking what would he do about the racial injustice going on in America and they were accused and attacked for "calling Bernie a racist!".. which was far from the truth but then you know that.

Yes, "popularity votes" .. DU ain't what it use to be. I'm in the minority but I wouldn't have it any other way. I like my fellow travelers a lot. We'll keep plugging away until the primary is over.. and then!?.. Well we'll see won't we.

In the mean time .. thank goodness for the AA Community and other protected Groups.. where attempts are made to intrude and be rude.. but, we really can't expect anything better from the disruptors. They think they're helping. rofl

#BlackLivesMatter However they want to protest .. I'm good.

Bains Bane

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
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