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In reply to the discussion: Just a question. (Update: Origin) Where did the idea originate that Bernie Sanders [View all]mmonk
(52,589 posts)26. The most logical answer I have received in my judgment.
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Just a question. (Update: Origin) Where did the idea originate that Bernie Sanders [View all]
mmonk
Jul 2015
OP
If more than a handful of not white folks showed up at any meeting in Vermont, you are not in Vermont.
Fred Sanders
Jul 2015
#94
seems from what I've read, that Sanders actually was talking about all of this however..
2banon
Jul 2015
#133
Or maybe it's from people who recognize Bernie's speech from 50 years ago is out of date-
KittyWampus
Jul 2015
#17
Racial inequality is more than just economic inequality and they can be discussed together.
Fred Sanders
Jul 2015
#79
I think I can agree with you that BLM may not be the best messengers. We are on the same page,
Fred Sanders
Jul 2015
#92
Bullshit! This is about white people not wanting to discuss racism; instead using class/economic
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2015
#126
The first one was bad, but that second OP is absolutely vile, I'm glad it was hidden.
MerryBlooms
Jul 2015
#48
I think there's more to it-- maybe grievances with some Bernie supporters underneath.
MerryBlooms
Jul 2015
#69
So you think Bernie would be Bsing POC of he reached out? Or he is somehow above it all?
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#82
But they won't. Clinton events (like Republican events) are far too tightly controlled n/t
eridani
Jul 2015
#123
Yeah, their big mistake was dismissing valid questions from our Black Community on DU..
Cha
Jul 2015
#108
That's it, right there. Easier to ascribe rightwing "blame" rather than sit down, be silent, and
MADem
Jul 2015
#127
Actually, I think the view is different for Bernie, versus his DU supporters.
JoePhilly
Jul 2015
#14
The "Theme" as it was presented is that redistributing the wealth won't save black lives.
KittyWampus
Jul 2015
#20
It will save lives, but not stop racism or police brutality or institutional racism.
mmonk
Jul 2015
#21
It's so odd that people want to believe BLM is somehow manufactured or controlled
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#35
I'm starting to think some prefer conspiracy theories more than they do actually listening to people
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#81
I think initially it was a combo of his website and his stump speech both being laser focused on the
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#74
It's easier than having to face the alternative, which is the reality that they can't
MADem
Jul 2015
#128
It's a Rovian talking point and they generally come from expensive Think Tanks
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#45
Keep clutching at that thread. It's all there is to brush away the mountain of valid criticism.
KittyWampus
Jul 2015
#38
Whoever it might work with wasn't going to be supporting the candidate anyhow. It probably is
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#51
I'm a white guy that does not lay awake at night worrying about minority, LGBT or
brewens
Jul 2015
#57
Black parents do lie awake at night more than some more privileged folks when their minority teenagers are late coming home.
Fred Sanders
Jul 2015
#89
Except it doesn't preclude anyone noticing both his website and his stump apwwches were lacking....
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#135