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In reply to the discussion: Seattle's "Outside Agitators 206" & why they want to drive a wedge between BLM and Democrats [View all]joshcryer
(62,265 posts)20. The question is can they be considered part of BLM.
Since the primary figures of BLM have not denounced them in any way, I think the conclusion is obvious. In that vein I think it is incorrect to try to separate their actions from BLM because that reeks of condescension.
Until Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi say something about it I think it is wrong to play these games. Especially because Garza and Cullors have both been advocates for going after the Democrats.
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How could they? Hillary has Secret Service protection and doesn't go to events like this anyway.
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Yelling from the back of the room, inaudible, for 15 seconds before being escorted out
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