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In reply to the discussion: Column: Why do whites oppose the NFL protests? [View all]american_ideals
(613 posts)34. But not all. Democratic Party is a coalition of all races
The OP should be very careful NOT to accuse all white people.
Because the Democratic Party is a coalition of all races: white, and black and every other race.
And were going to need all those votes to win in November.
Feel free to criticize the white Republicans who hate Kaepernick and are propagandized by right wing media. But if you want to win elections, do NOT criticize the white Democrats who are black allies. There are millions of those white Democrats. We need to find common ground.
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I don't know what whites were canvessed, but I don't object to any protests by anyone, it's ...
SWBTATTReg
Jun 2018
#3
Yeah, and the kneeling is not the problem. It's a diversion from the problem. nt
CozyMystery
Jun 2018
#32
You mean wy-wypipo oppose NFL players' protest? Answer's simple... they're wypipo, nuff said.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#7
Not limited to Republicans. I've seen white people on DU say the players should find a different way
EffieBlack
Jun 2018
#19
There were a pretty good number of people here who were opposed to it when it started
gollygee
Jun 2018
#21
Their minds have been obliterated by too much faux news and breitbart propaganda
dustyscamp
Jun 2018
#15