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Jackie Wilson Said

(4,176 posts)
105. First, YOU wouldnt have the guts to go after those guys, trust me. If all you have is this
Tue May 24, 2016, 02:17 PM
May 2016

then you have an agenda and it is clear to me.

I said I could go on, I meant it




Pay close attention to these

(jesus, you are provided with HUNDREDS of AMAZING Accomplishments and your response is "he didnt do this ONE thing over here so nothing else counts) fucking embarrassing




Changed US Approach to “Defense” and National Security

Created a comprehensive new strategy for dealing with the international nuclear threat. http://1.usa.gov/gDX1nE

Authorized a $1.4 billion reduction in Star Wars program in 2010. http://1.usa.gov/gLFZl2

Restarted nuclear nonproliferation talks and built up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols to where they had been before Bush. http://lat.ms/gkcl3i

Signed and got ratification of a new SALT Treaty. http://bit.ly/f3JVtw

Negotiated and signed a new START Treaty that will stay in force until at least 2021. http://1.usa.gov/cI1bC4

Committed the US to no permanent military bases in Iraq. http://bit.ly/hk73OJ

Developed a comprehensive strategy with regard to Afghanistan and Pakistan designed to facilitate the defeat of al Qaeda, the withdrawal of most troops and the rebuilding of Afghanistan. http://wapo.st/ee4Xcs

Re-focused on Afghanistan, stabilized the country, and began the process of withdrawing troops from the country. http://bit.ly/lNXUna

Negotiated a deal with Afghan government, to withdraw troops and military support, while assisting in rebuilding and modernizing of the country. http://bit.ly/K362an

Took steps to severely weaken al Qaeda and limited their ability to terrorize the world. http://yhoo.it/n5lXs6

Negotiated and signed a nuclear nonproliferation treaty with India. http://1.usa.gov/aHp0Cn

Worked with NATO to limit the slaughter of innocents in Libya, so that Libyans could topple the despotic Khadaffy government and determine their own fate. http://aje.me/qAh4Sj

Got Egyptian President/dictator Mubarak to leave the Egyptian government to the people, to determine their own fate. http://f24.my/efvgNZ

In 2011, reoriented American focus from the Middle East to the Asian-Pacific region by simultaneously engaging China and crafting new alliances with Asian countries uncomfortable with Chinese behavior. http://bit.ly/RGlMDi

Restored federal agencies such as FEMA to the point that they have been able to manage a huge number of natural disasters successfully. http://bit.ly/h8Xj7z

Increased border security http://bit.ly/1JQDGz9

Ordered and oversaw the Navy SEALS operation that killed Osama bin Laden. http://bit.ly/jChpgw

Established the Homeland Security Partnership Council, to enhance the nation’s ability to “address homeland security priorities, from responding to natural disasters to preventing terrorism, by utilizing diverse perspectives, skills, tools, and resources.” http://1.usa.gov/VJjLXO

Signed agreement with Afghanistan to end war, turn security over to Afghans. http://nyti.ms/1xSjgBd

Breaking with recent presidential tradition, instead of just attacking Syria in the wake of chemical weapons attacks on Syrians, Obama ordered a full report on the decision-making process. http://cbsn.ws/184RFgu

Instead of holding hearings and creating a political football, he quietly captured a suspect who actually committed the Benghazi terrorist attack. http://wapo.st/1jFlmzv He is also getting a lot of useful information from the suspect. http://nyti.ms/UfE2Ka

Instituted rules to order sanctions against individuals and groups that threaten national cybersecurity. http://1.usa.gov/1HWcGMG

Instituted tougher new sanctions against North Korea after threats of nuclear attack and several tests. http://cbsn.ws/1L8L5hW

Took concrete steps to improve our counter-terrorism efforts. http://bit.ly/1RATjAh

Making great strides in defeating the Islamic State without committing hundreds of thousands of troops or carpet bombing civilians, against Republican objections. http://bit.ly/1TxBK5e

Improved Education and Educational Opportunities

Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, invested heavily in elementary, secondary and post-secondary education. http://1.usa.gov/gGRIAr

Created the Race to the Top program, which encouraged states to come up with effective school reforms and rewards the best of them. http://bit.ly/NHtZ7L

Oversaw major expansion of broadband availability in K-12 schools nationwide. http://bit.ly/fNDcj3

Oversaw major expansion in school construction. http://bit.ly/fYwNrV

Signed an executive order that expanded recognition and funding for historically black colleges and universities. http://on.thegrio.com/1rD50gc

Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, put $5 billion into early education, including Head Start. http://1.usa.gov/tzT2Rr

Signed the Democratic-sponsored Post-9/11 GI Bill, also known as GI Bill 2.0, to improve veterans’ access to education. http://bit.ly/hPhG7J

Oversaw expansion of the Pell Grants program, to expand opportunity for low and middle income students to go to college. http://bit.ly/hI6tXz

Signed and implemented the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which provided an extra $12.2 billion in funds. http://1.usa.gov/dQvtUe

Took major new steps to protect students from ineffective for-profit colleges through “gainful employment” measures, whereby schools have to demonstrate that its students actually find work to get federal aid. http://1.usa.gov/jkzQe2

Repeatedly increased funding for student financial aid, and at the same time cut the banks completely out of the process, thus us creating greater accountability. http://bit.ly/gYWd30 http://bit.ly/e9c7Dr http://bit.ly/eEzTNq

Reformed student loan program, to make it possible for students to refinance at a lower rate. http://nyti.ms/dMvHOt

Created a rating system for colleges, so that those applying for student financial aid know better what they’re paying for. http://bit.ly/14Dn7UL

Led a bipartisan effort to reform the federal approach to education and essentially repeal “No Child Left Behind.” http://cbsn.ws/2780qXu

Restored the Adult View on Science and Technology

Created a Presidential Memorandum to restore scientific integrity in government decision-making. http://1.usa.gov/g2SDuw

Opened up the process for fast-tracking patent approval for green energy projects. http://bit.ly/j0KV2U

Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, committed more federal funding, about $18 billion, to support non-defense science and research labs. http://nyti.ms/fTs9t7

Obama EPA reversed research ethics standards which allowed humans to be used as “guinea pigs” in tests of the effects of chemicals, to comply with numerous codes of medical ethics. http://bit.ly/bKgqdS

Conducted a cyberspace policy review. http://1.usa.gov/gmbdvC

Provided financial support for private sector space programs. http://bit.ly/fn8ucr

Oversaw enhanced earth mapping, to provide valuable data for agricultural, educational, scientific, and government use. http://bit.ly/dNTRyP

Through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provided $500 million for Health Professions Training Programs. http://bit.ly/ecQSgA

Increased funding for community-based prevention programs. http://bit.ly/frMPG3

Expanded space exploration and discovery options to include more players. http://1.usa.gov/13qmZpm

Through the Connect America Fund, pushed through and received FCC approval for a move of $8 billion in subsidies away from telephone landlines to assist lower-income rural families in accessing broadband. http://lat.ms/vhRUEs http://bit.ly/129V3SY

In the wake of the West Fertilizer tragedy, formed the Chemical Safety and Security Working Group, to work on measures to prevent another such events. http://1.usa.gov/18kHSlA

Established a Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, a recommendation made by the 9/11 Commission, to coordinate efforts to fight cyber-crime and terrorism. http://1.usa.gov/1A0aEoS

The Obama FCC, with his leadership, adopted strong net neutrality rules, to keep the Internet open and equal for everyone. http://fcc.us/1MhTlIA

Ordered rules to speed up deployment of a more comprehensive broadband infrastructure. http://1.usa.gov/M7rVpe

Set up a National Strategic Computing Initiative, to “maximize benefits of high-performance computing (HPC) research, development, and deployment.” http://1.usa.gov/1IN3FZa

Ordered a federal level change in national earthquake standards. http://1.usa.gov/1T5wGoR

Signed executive orders designed to strengthen government cybersecurity and prevent hackers from getting in. http://usat.ly/1R0saIt

Took steps to combat the effects of climate change by committing the U.S. to developing long-term drought resilience measures. http://1.usa.gov/1SMCuRY

Started the road to greater exploration of space by signing bill to encourage mining on asteroids and clarifying property rights in space. http://bit.ly/1RV2la9

Improved Our Health

Eliminated Bush-era restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, and provided increased federal support for biomedical and stem cell research. http://bit.ly/h36SSOhttp://ti.me/edezge

Signed Democratic-sponsored Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, the first comprehensive attempt to improve the lives of Americans living with paralysis. http://bit.ly/fOi2rb

Expanded the Nurse-Family Partnership program, which provides home visits by trained registered nurses to low-income expectant mothers and their families, to cover more first-time mothers. http://bit.ly/jRRRJc

Along with Democrats in Congress, ushered through and signed a bill authorizing FDA to regulate tobacco and order tobacco companies to disclose their ingredients and to ban cigarettes falsely labeled as “light.” http://on.msnbc.com/fiKViB

Has overseen a 50% decrease in cost of prescription drugs for seniors. http://bit.ly/e5b1iq http://1.usa.gov/fVNkt9

Eliminated the Bush-era practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug companies on price. http://bit.ly/fOkG5b

Two weeks after taking office, signed Democratic-sponsored Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act, which increased the number of children covered by health insurance by 4 million. http://bit.ly/fDEzGv

Urged Congress to investigate Anthem Blue Cross for raising premiums 39% without explanation. http://yhoo.it/e8Tj9C

Pushed through and signed Affordable Care Act, which expanded health insurance coverage greatly and ended many detrimental insurance company practices. He also established healthcare.gov. http://www.healthcare.gov/

Through ACA, allowed children to be covered under their parents’ policy until they turned 26. http://nyti.ms/fNB26V

Through the ACA, provided tax breaks to allow 3.5 million small businesses to provide health insurance to their employees. http://nyti.ms/fNB26V

Through the ACA, millions of people receive help in paying their health insurance company premiums. http://nyti.ms/fNB26V

Through the ACA, expanded Medicaid to those making up to 133% of the federal poverty level. http://nyti.ms/ekMWpo (Note: except for those states whose Republicans refused to take the extra money.)

By 2014, the Affordable Care Act dropped the number of uninsured Americans by 22.3%, which amounts to more than 10.3 million people with insurance who didn’t have it before. Only 13.9% of Americans are uninsured, a drop from 18.9% in 2013. http://on.msnbc.com/1r4kjGn

The Affordable Care Act has increased the life expectancy of Medicare greatly. http://on.wsj.com/1yuNco6

Through the ACA, health insurance companies now have to disclose how much of your premium actually goes to pay for patient care. http://nyti.ms/fNB26V
Actually like West and enjoy listening to him. But, I think he doesn't like Obama Hoyt May 2016 #1
But jpmonk91 May 2016 #6
You might not but many do. Egnever May 2016 #14
When jpmonk91 May 2016 #15
Moslty right after Obama was elected Egnever May 2016 #17
Because he picked neoliberal financial people like Larry Summers and Tim Geithner for starters Ned_Devine May 2016 #44
You can give reasons all you want Egnever May 2016 #47
he's for single payer which works. Baobab May 2016 #112
So what? Egnever May 2016 #116
Correct...his attitude towards Obama Perseus May 2016 #140
Exactly! Egnever May 2016 #142
Ultimately West like many of us is disappointed in Obama ...... raindaddy May 2016 #186
No he did not run as a progressive Egnever May 2016 #195
When Obama promised to... raindaddy May 2016 #283
He isn't king Egnever May 2016 #289
Transparent is just another word for useless jpmonk91 May 2016 #302
I think that comment says pretty much everything about your stance on this subject Egnever May 2016 #309
Well it's because jpmonk91 May 2016 #315
You just said he never campaigned as a liberal... raindaddy May 2016 #313
+1 frankieallen May 2016 #301
No, he was not at all clear about who he was. I voted for him because he was NEW-- Peace Patriot May 2016 #320
thank you- Baobab May 2016 #214
I have no issue with people dissagreeing Egnever May 2016 #263
Results... Major Nikon May 2016 #208
Guess the alerter doesn't think much of Cornel's phrasing either.. Egnever May 2016 #215
It was me, and I apologize, I realized right after I didit that it was a mistake. Baobab May 2016 #228
No problem Egnever May 2016 #274
Bad choice of words, I agree with that. Need for carve outs. Baobab May 2016 #275
Not sure exactly what you mean by carve outs Egnever May 2016 #281
Peace! Baobab May 2016 #284
So they don't like him because zeemike May 2016 #117
LOL Egnever May 2016 #120
That is a POV...Opinion. zeemike May 2016 #124
And in my opinion and that of many others it is offensive Egnever May 2016 #130
Same reason they hate Susan Sarandon melman May 2016 #376
So you don't like him because? KPN May 2016 #156
Just one of many repulsive comments he has made Egnever May 2016 #167
Whatever the hell it means, it does sound like there's some KPN May 2016 #307
Thanks Egnever May 2016 #312
Ah. Understandable. KPN May 2016 #368
Nope no problem with Bernie at all Egnever May 2016 #369
I'm with you on that. Fully. Thanks. JDPriestly May 2016 #113
The Libya attack was absolute madness.......... DemMomma4Sanders May 2016 #145
Do some research, for God's sake. brush May 2016 #56
No. He doesn't like Obama because Obama sold out. Octafish May 2016 #21
Except that Obama didn't pose as a progressive. TwilightZone May 2016 #28
This a million times this ^^^^^ Egnever May 2016 #50
and a lot of people don't like Clinton and would rather see anyone in the White House than Hiraeth May 2016 #103
I have zero problem with that Egnever May 2016 #107
I didin't call him that and guess what you are nasty and welcome to ignore. Hiraeth May 2016 #108
Nope Cornel did Egnever May 2016 #122
that is mercuryblues May 2016 #277
re: "He has governed exactly as he said he would." thesquanderer May 2016 #199
Of course you did Egnever May 2016 #209
Those were promises that never happened BuelahWitch May 2016 #251
Well one could argue it is part of the TPP Egnever May 2016 #270
No, it is not an amendment to NAFTA. Fantastic Anarchist May 2016 #435
No you are right it is not an amendment to nafta Egnever May 2016 #439
Easy to see why you love revisionist history. Octafish May 2016 #65
Your proof is one Q & A and a link to TARP? TwilightZone May 2016 #68
I agree that was pretty funny! zappaman May 2016 #70
zappaman! Octafish May 2016 #79
Dude! zappaman May 2016 #94
Compared to your word it is. Octafish May 2016 #77
At least it shows he did some research BuelahWitch May 2016 #262
A-friggin'-men! Surya Gayatri May 2016 #73
health care plan Baobab May 2016 #242
Obama didn't pose as progressive? countryrose May 2016 #491
Obama not only didnt sell out, but spoiled, privileged Americans who attack him are gonna miss him Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #32
No he sold out jpmonk91 May 2016 #49
You arent actually interested in that answer. Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #51
What does this jpmonk91 May 2016 #54
Obama is supposed to arrest and convict them? Didnt you say here or somewhere Obama is a sellout Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #64
The perpetually angry won't become less so with facts ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2016 #86
Yes. Most who are angry dont really have the first clue how great Obama has been. Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #99
Fantastic posts from you in this thread. Not that they will make ONE BIT OF DIFFERENCE Number23 May 2016 #467
Thank you, it is embarrassing to see how little people really know about Obama and what Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #470
Bravo! JustAnotherGen May 2016 #285
Thanks...Obama has been so successful in so many ways, but the Obama haters Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #286
He let Detroit go bankrupt and is letting Puerto Rico go bankrupt. Octafish May 2016 #76
Uh huh - There is more, I can keep going.... Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #81
Great. But Obama let Bush and Cheney, and ALL the Warmongers, Spies & Banksters, go free. Octafish May 2016 #102
First, YOU wouldnt have the guts to go after those guys, trust me. If all you have is this Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #105
Thank you! Digital Puppy May 2016 #119
Never saw that.. disillusioned73 May 2016 #175
Technically he didn't sell out he always tried to have it both ways and make race a nonissue. craigmatic May 2016 #345
Jackie . . FairWinds May 2016 #206
What do you think the TPP is? Egnever May 2016 #217
The TPP is more of the same corporatist crap . . FairWinds May 2016 #247
So because you don't agree with it it is not a renegotiation? Egnever May 2016 #272
There are many reasons it is not a negotiation OrwellwasRight May 2016 #346
Simply sit next to it is misleading Egnever May 2016 #372
Your post is misleading. OrwellwasRight May 2016 #392
Well that was a mouthful of pretty insults with not much substance. Egnever May 2016 #444
The substance is absolutely there OrwellwasRight May 2016 #466
Isn't someone allowed to not like Obama? OrwellwasRight May 2016 #332
I don't like everything about Obama, either-- snot May 2016 #377
Absolutely not perfect Egnever May 2016 #378
They should all read his book Democracy Matters mikeysnot May 2016 #2
Because of the disgusting ways he's talked about Obama. CrowCityDem May 2016 #3
Freedom of speech jpmonk91 May 2016 #8
Yeah, he can say it. And I can hate him for it. CrowCityDem May 2016 #10
I have negative feelings for him because of Obama as well. Greybnk48 May 2016 #12
I don't have to like him to suit Bernie supporters leftofcool May 2016 #18
I'm not saying you have to like him for Bernie supporters jpmonk91 May 2016 #25
I'm not saying you have to like him for Bernie supporters AlbertCat May 2016 #55
"Out of all of West's life, his single act of criticizing Obama makes him impure now" PragmaticLiberal May 2016 #229
they don't believe it's purely motivated by politics. AlbertCat May 2016 #300
This message was self-deleted by its author PragmaticLiberal May 2016 #308
So, sheshe2 May 2016 #67
Wait....whoa Stuckinthebush May 2016 #71
I believe in racial equality and I think he's wrong about Pres. Obama. shenmue May 2016 #188
What in the WORLD does freedom of speech have to do with this conversation? Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #35
Not a damn thing Stuckinthebush May 2016 #72
+1, calling Obama niggerized' is just free speech now on DU uponit7771 May 2016 #110
I have the freedom to say what ever I want jpmonk91 May 2016 #299
You are confused about where freedom of speech arguments belong and dont Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #310
Does that same right apply to criticism of individuals? LanternWaste May 2016 #41
West is free to express his opinion and we are free to think that he is an idiot Gothmog May 2016 #66
yes, and it also affords us the right to discuss cornell well critically. nt La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #90
he can say what he wants Skittles May 2016 #336
He's perfect for Bernie. Sore Losers Squad Assemble! nt onehandle May 2016 #4
Sore losers Squad? mikeysnot May 2016 #20
Obama hated Blumenthal and blacklisted him. Yet Hillary Clinton used him as a source polly7 May 2016 #45
Nailed it! nt Duval May 2016 #92
Hahahahaha! Nailed it. brush May 2016 #60
He has a history of dumping on President Obama. Skinner May 2016 #5
I believe he is more dissapointed than a hater. mikeysnot May 2016 #19
+1! Enthusiast May 2016 #211
Democratic Party Loyalty > Human Rights. [n/t] Maedhros May 2016 #7
If that is the case jpmonk91 May 2016 #11
The reason people don't like him is because he spoke truth to power, Maedhros May 2016 #38
It appears to be the case. Enthusiast May 2016 #213
Ladies & gentlemen.. disillusioned73 May 2016 #137
It's because of what he says scscholar May 2016 #9
Yeah ... There is a contingent of DUers Trajan May 2016 #13
There is a common misconception that "Liberal" means only "Not Republican." Maedhros May 2016 #40
One can still be a liberal and take issue with calling Barack Obama the "first niggerized President" TwilightZone May 2016 #52
He's perfect for Bernie and Bernie can keep him. leftofcool May 2016 #16
He's intelligent, educated, perceptive, compassionate, Zorra May 2016 #22
Thank you jpmonk91 May 2016 #24
I understand. Don't let the name of this forum fool you. Zorra May 2016 #36
And just as much dislike for West too. brush May 2016 #62
That's not true. In fact, it's ludicrous. I'd ask for evidence, Zorra May 2016 #135
You don't know what you're talking about. brush May 2016 #179
I feel like the jpmonk91 May 2016 #316
That would be correct Enthusiast May 2016 #216
Wow this is disgusting jpmonk91 May 2016 #23
Well, that is a long and sad story. It started back in the early 1990s. Many of us were taken in.... Enthusiast May 2016 #218
We were indeed, by the triangulation tango and WJC-HRC, Inc. GoneOffShore May 2016 #290
Great song, thanks GoneOffShore saidsimplesimon May 2016 #356
What (other than irrational biases) specifically leads you to believe that criticism LanternWaste May 2016 #26
He is a champion of racial equality jpmonk91 May 2016 #29
That's merely a response rather than an answer LanternWaste May 2016 #37
He became hateful in recent years, elleng May 2016 #27
I haven't seen that jpmonk91 May 2016 #33
All criticism of Obama (or Hillary) is "hate" [n/t] Maedhros May 2016 #42
Seems to be that way recently. nt Duval May 2016 #97
Some people forget this truth. Enthusiast May 2016 #221
Because he's an abrasive jerk with nothing valuable left to say. (nt) Paladin May 2016 #30
I value what he says. I value it greatly. Enthusiast May 2016 #225
Suits me. (nt) Paladin May 2016 #314
he'd rather stand up than kneel: simple as that MisterP May 2016 #31
I haven't seen that JustAnotherGen May 2016 #34
Because he's not with Team Hillary. Gene Debs May 2016 #39
And we are so glad! leftofcool May 2016 #63
More, because he's for Bernie, truth be told. SammyWinstonJack May 2016 #129
If you think this all started with Bernie you haven't been paying attention to Cornel Egnever May 2016 #138
Oh, definitely not. Dr. West was not shy about voicing his disappointment with Obama's Gene Debs May 2016 #161
That is your perogative Egnever May 2016 #170
My guess is... Else You Are Mad May 2016 #43
Because he's been a blowhard forever and is in love with the sound of his own voice? Hekate May 2016 #46
Who in politics isn't? Ed Suspicious May 2016 #53
Does that mean you love all politicians? Egnever May 2016 #57
You're just calling names. Enthusiast May 2016 #230
You're just too cute by half. I say "blowhard", Brother West says "niggerized" Hekate May 2016 #246
That is a debate we cannot have. Enthusiast May 2016 #253
I personally would have liked another choice, because I feel the pain and the hatred due to his highprincipleswork May 2016 #48
I have to say Cornel West is the most caring and understanding person I have ever met fasttense May 2016 #61
He's an actual progressive, and conservative trolls hate that in a person n/t arcane1 May 2016 #58
Yea cause progressives say stuff like this Egnever May 2016 #84
I didn't realize we all had to worship Obama. Silly me. arcane1 May 2016 #87
LOL Egnever May 2016 #91
The mental gymnastics are amazing indeed. arcane1 May 2016 #95
Ahhhh, that word, "worship" ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #324
Frankly, as far as foul opinions about persons like Obama go .... Trajan May 2016 #352
Nope Egnever May 2016 #370
Your dad as well as brother West thank you. mmonk May 2016 #59
Here's a start for me Egnever May 2016 #69
So you're to obsessed with obama jpmonk91 May 2016 #75
It's all an act n/t arcane1 May 2016 #88
Yea that's it Egnever May 2016 #89
He's criticized a few corporate Democrats for being corporate Democrats. Marr May 2016 #74
Agree 100% jpmonk91 May 2016 #78
That is... Else You Are Mad May 2016 #83
Because Obama and Hillary. nt OnyxCollie May 2016 #80
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #82
Cornell West isn't a Democrat. TwilightZone May 2016 #101
very easily. one person doesn't make a movement. La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #85
You just worship Obama Egnever May 2016 #96
i don't worship him, but i do respect him and his presidency. I don't think an academic really La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #98
Agreed Egnever May 2016 #100
You're right jpmonk91 May 2016 #132
the biggest insult to the AA community LiberalLovinLug May 2016 #134
i didn't say that though. you took something i said and reinterpreted it to fit your narrative. La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #212
"not respectful" LiberalLovinLug May 2016 #279
+1 Hekate May 2016 #152
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #388
Who is the they who throw out their thinkers ? La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #393
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #395
i am a fan Mira May 2016 #93
Right on! Enthusiast May 2016 #235
Because he's a jerk nini May 2016 #104
It's not because he is black jpmonk91 May 2016 #118
You're just calling names. Enthusiast May 2016 #236
at the risk of sounding divisive: I think he was targeted for being the blackest of Sanders picks. Betty Karlson May 2016 #106
When your whole decision process is colored by the primary Egnever May 2016 #114
After reading all the hate jpmonk91 May 2016 #125
People in the AA group here at DU were criticizing him for ages before this primary season gollygee May 2016 #169
Prior to 2007? Capt. Obvious May 2016 #443
Prior to Bernie Sander's presidential candidacy. N/t gollygee May 2016 #447
Only racist dumb ass's think Super Predator is exclusive to PoC uponit7771 May 2016 #200
I think we all know that back in the 90-ies, the majority of the targets of that slur were PoC. Betty Karlson May 2016 #287
Yes we knew. 840high May 2016 #361
You mean the guy who called Obama "niggerized" last year?!?!? A better question is why all the love? uponit7771 May 2016 #109
what does that even mean? wendylaroux May 2016 #128
Something vile and unbecoming but somehow people ask why the hate for this vile asshole... uponit7771 May 2016 #131
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #391
Because Sanders likes him. AllyCat May 2016 #111
Yeap, Sanders "likes" a guy who called Obama niggerized last year and has him stump in front uponit7771 May 2016 #158
Because he says over the top, stupid shit like praising Trump as "authentic": SunSeeker May 2016 #115
Thanks a lot for taking jpmonk91 May 2016 #123
I showed the WHOLE TWEET. I didn't take anything "out of context." SunSeeker May 2016 #288
He is saying that jpmonk91 May 2016 #292
That is not what he said. I quoted him about "Brother Trump." SunSeeker May 2016 #306
West is a Progressive/Radical. Obama is a conservative Democrat. jalan48 May 2016 #121
Because he criticized Obama once AgingAmerican May 2016 #126
Calling Obama "niggerized" is a tad bit more than "criticized" but of course Sanders camp likes him uponit7771 May 2016 #133
So what? AgingAmerican May 2016 #141
Calling Obama "niggerized' = so what?! REALLY!?!... ok, bookmarked, screen printed and saved uponit7771 May 2016 #148
Yes, and he stated exactly what that means AgingAmerican May 2016 #157
which is bullshit on a stick since it's false on its face, there's no narrative to fit. West is an.. uponit7771 May 2016 #159
He explained exactly what it means AgingAmerican May 2016 #162
His explanation was bullshit Egnever May 2016 #176
His explanation was spot on AgingAmerican May 2016 #181
More nonsense Egnever May 2016 #185
Cornel was talking about the issues of TODAY AgingAmerican May 2016 #205
WTF that speach was all about Ferguson and the shootings at the black church Egnever May 2016 #219
He is/was quite specific on the subject AgingAmerican May 2016 #223
Yea ok Egnever May 2016 #226
bullshit, Obama spoke on race and racial supremecy before he was elected. West is an asshole uponit7771 May 2016 #233
Before and after are two entirely different things AgingAmerican May 2016 #234
we agree, MUCH MUCH MUCH harder to talk about it BEFORE upcoming election than after but West uponit7771 May 2016 #238
You can keep moving the goal posts, but... AgingAmerican May 2016 #241
Don't bother. The poster you're replying to insists that the N-word isn't even a slur. TwilightZone May 2016 #256
Huge +1! Enthusiast May 2016 #244
+1 uponit7771 May 2016 #191
Please stop calling Brother West names like that. Many of us like Brother West very much. Enthusiast May 2016 #243
Fuck Cornell West and the horse he road in on. Calling Obama some form of nigger isn't progressive uponit7771 May 2016 #252
Does the "Brother West" bullshit annoy you as much as it does me? Number23 May 2016 #468
Yes, ... yes it does... West "shines" in front of white people calling Obama as many vile names uponit7771 May 2016 #476
TY for archiving some of DU's riper historical moments Hekate May 2016 #168
They'll swear up and down none of this happened... racially it seems like we're taking a step uponit7771 May 2016 #177
I think it is just primary madness Egnever May 2016 #182
That's tru, but when made aware they talk about free speech & shit, some people have to check their uponit7771 May 2016 #184
That I agree with completely Egnever May 2016 #190
Back when all this started ismnotwasm May 2016 #183
+1, they'll gas light the shit out of threads like this and act like they don't exist uponit7771 May 2016 #189
It was his word, none of us would have said it that way. Ken Burch May 2016 #333
Calling anyone any form of nigger is inappropriate not matter what the "natter" was. The bigger issu uponit7771 May 2016 #334
I DON'T approve of the use of the word. It's nothing I ever would have said. Ken Burch May 2016 #335
Can't speak for Uponit Egnever May 2016 #380
You're right, I am protective of Bernie. I'll cop to being oversensitive on that. Ken Burch May 2016 #384
I agree completely Egnever May 2016 #385
This is a really positive exchange we're having here. Ken Burch May 2016 #386
He can be all that and NOT label the president some form of nigger (er inflection) either. The other uponit7771 May 2016 #430
If Dr. West didn't use that word before the crowds in IA and NH Ken Burch May 2016 #460
No it's not enough, that's so very privileged of you to say and I don't care what color your skin is uponit7771 May 2016 #461
+1! Enthusiast May 2016 #239
I don't hate him I just don't like what he called President Obama. hrmjustin May 2016 #127
Don't you understand jpmonk91 May 2016 #136
That is your kind interpretation. That is not what he did. hrmjustin May 2016 #139
It is my reality jpmonk91 May 2016 #143
I could care less whether you question my liberalism. hrmjustin May 2016 #146
Your reality is warped by your Bernie worship. Egnever May 2016 #150
Well done cropping the explanation, it really strengthens your position not posting it in full Bodhi BloodWave May 2016 #482
The rest of it doesn't make it any better Egnever May 2016 #483
Personally i still respect the fellow, tho it went down a tad with the use of that word Bodhi BloodWave May 2016 #484
No, not at all..Obama spoke about racial issues before he was elected... this is bullshit on a stick uponit7771 May 2016 #149
Impostors Would Tear Down West The Most billhicks76 May 2016 #144
Or racist dum asses love a guy who calls Obama niggerized like west did last year and the excuse uponit7771 May 2016 #151
So you are saying that black BLM activist and leader Cornel West is racist against Black people? AgingAmerican May 2016 #231
He isn't a BLM activist. You can keep repeating that lie... TwilightZone May 2016 #249
He is a BLM activist and leader AgingAmerican May 2016 #254
I could give a fuck if he was Jesus hurling forms of racist slurs at the president in front of mostl uponit7771 May 2016 #431
So you are implying he is racist against AAs? AgingAmerican May 2016 #432
What I said was clear, you don't label people racist terms or any form of them if you're a true uponit7771 May 2016 #454
Cornell West Is Racist? billhicks76 May 2016 #259
Nah, just an asshole who doesn't mind normalizing forms of racist terms in front of white people uponit7771 May 2016 #455
I Agree jpmonk91 May 2016 #155
Me too. Enthusiast May 2016 #250
Yoohoo! Here's a tangent for unity's sake Mike__M May 2016 #147
two words Cryptoad May 2016 #153
No Cornell West is not jpmonk91 May 2016 #160
if u dont want the answers to ur Q, dont ask it Cryptoad May 2016 #166
Actually, he is a loser and 99% of the AA Community thinks so. leftofcool May 2016 #297
What! jpmonk91 May 2016 #298
I guess you don't go to many AA forums. leftofcool May 2016 #477
+1 uponit7771 May 2016 #192
You Defended NSA Spying Till It Was A Dead Horse billhicks76 May 2016 #265
he has attacked Obama too many times for things beyond Obama's control or expecting Demonaut May 2016 #154
Well Obama is to passive jpmonk91 May 2016 #163
yeah and republicans are too submissive Demonaut May 2016 #165
Obama got 76% of his agenda passed who in the hell is that "passive"... wow.. you guys are uponit7771 May 2016 #193
I pray to Dog he fails on the TPP! Enthusiast May 2016 #255
Me too, I don't think he's used his God given abilities to explain to America why its a good deal uponit7771 May 2016 #340
I've yet to hear it. Just make the claim of 650,000 new jobs. Which is way untrue. Enthusiast May 2016 #357
650k new jobs is nothing Egnever May 2016 #446
It is the sovereignty issue that most concerns us. Enthusiast May 2016 #448
I find the sovereignty argument specious Egnever May 2016 #449
No. Why even have a new treaty then? Why bother? Any defense of the TPP and TTIP Enthusiast May 2016 #451
Because as it stands negotiating all the different treaties is a nightmare Egnever May 2016 #456
seems lefties are not welcome anymore dembotoz May 2016 #164
I guess we are not welcome jpmonk91 May 2016 #172
IfYou think calling Obama some form of nigger is acceptable then I pray you don't think your welcome uponit7771 May 2016 #196
well enjoy your sloppy kisses with henry kissinger and the likes of him dembotoz May 2016 #390
Better a kiss from an enemy than a stab in the back from a friend, that's a proveb you walked right uponit7771 May 2016 #414
oh hell no i just fear part of the party are no longer able to tell the differnence dembotoz May 2016 #472
Calling Obama some form of nigger isn't "leftie" at all uponit7771 May 2016 #194
He merely expressed an observation. Enthusiast May 2016 #260
Using the most vile terms avaiable uponit7771 May 2016 #264
His passion was aroused. Enthusiast May 2016 #269
12343 times? Yeah right uponit7771 May 2016 #323
You've used the term many more times on this post than Mr West panader0 May 2016 #291
Nope, not happy with people calling the Obama some form of nigger at all... I'm using the term to uponit7771 May 2016 #325
A wasted progressive voice Loki May 2016 #171
He represents what we could have accomplished for the people. People don't like to be jtuck004 May 2016 #173
I agree jpmonk91 May 2016 #178
Calling Obama some form of nigger isn't an accomplishment uponit7771 May 2016 #187
Cornell West didn't call him that! jpmonk91 May 2016 #198
This is false on its face, "niggerized" is a form of nigger... I don't' live on planet Unicornia uponit7771 May 2016 #240
Some people have an agenda clearly. nt valerief May 2016 #174
Well you can be for racial equality and still attack someone who agrees with you Warpy May 2016 #180
Not by calling them some form of nigger, that's not for racial anything uponit7771 May 2016 #197
For the last time jpmonk91 May 2016 #202
Good we agree, he called him a FORM of nigger which isn't any better. uponit7771 May 2016 #210
OMG jpmonk91 May 2016 #220
We agree again, the people excusing this behavior of West will claim up and down they didn't uponit7771 May 2016 #224
That is funny, Warpy! Enthusiast May 2016 #266
Why all the fake confusion about Dr. West and flame bait OP's? The Polack MSgt May 2016 #201
Um no jpmonk91 May 2016 #207
He attacked my President. Don't need anything else. Laser102 May 2016 #203
Yeap, called Obama some form of nigger but that's acceptable to some people uponit7771 May 2016 #227
So, Presidents are 840high May 2016 #363
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #387
I don't hate him personally ismnotwasm May 2016 #204
Some people confuse loyalty to a CAUSE with loyalty to a person. Spitfire of ATJ May 2016 #222
I've met Mr. West, read much of his writing, and . . FairWinds May 2016 #232
Finally jpmonk91 May 2016 #237
Of course not, once does not make a person nor does one believing it was isolated with West make it uponit7771 May 2016 #248
OMG jpmonk91 May 2016 #257
This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #353
Very well put, thanks . . FairWinds May 2016 #434
West made an arguable criticsm of Obama which is one thing forjusticethunders May 2016 #245
+1!!!! uponit7771 May 2016 #258
You think jpmonk91 May 2016 #261
West is persona non grata with black people. forjusticethunders May 2016 #268
Wrong jpmonk91 May 2016 #271
Yeah he has a nice message but calling the first black president forjusticethunders May 2016 #276
He is referring to how jpmonk91 May 2016 #280
That is some awesome twisting there. Egnever May 2016 #293
BULL FUCKIN SHIT!!! Calling Obama some form of nigger doesn't sit well with black folk at all uponit7771 May 2016 #342
How about if you fighting progressive keyboarder . . FairWinds May 2016 #267
It's like when Glen Back said that Obama has . . FairWinds May 2016 #273
Thank you! jpmonk91 May 2016 #282
He refused to brought to heel. onecaliberal May 2016 #278
This is the offense they rail over. mmonk May 2016 #294
I agree dad jpmonk91 May 2016 #296
I regards to cornel west's nigerization comment jpmonk91 May 2016 #295
Bullshit, we can read... he said Obama wasn't expressing disdain for white supremecy and he did uponit7771 May 2016 #339
Because he dared criticize Queen Hillary. Odin2005 May 2016 #303
I agree jpmonk91 May 2016 #304
Bullshit ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #327
He jumped the shark a while ago Politicub May 2016 #305
He uses some harsh language felix_numinous May 2016 #311
Yeah, "harsh language" is calling the president some form of nigger... glad that's what people... uponit7771 May 2016 #400
Because he is an embarrassment to progressives. frankieallen May 2016 #317
He has a doctorate jpmonk91 May 2016 #318
Ya, what does that mean? So does Michael savage frankieallen May 2016 #319
OMG jpmonk91 May 2016 #321
In theology. That's kind of embarassing. nt msanthrope May 2016 #366
OMG msanthrope! Egnever May 2016 #381
got my daughter threatened on this board last week... Jury let it stand. msanthrope May 2016 #396
Lovely Egnever May 2016 #422
Calling Obama ni*****zed is pretty pathetic. He can be your champion, he's not mine frankieallen May 2016 #322
Look jpmonk91 May 2016 #326
+1 uponit7771 May 2016 #338
You should have saved your rhetorical question and just admitted you don't care for Obama ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #328
He is not the perfect president jpmonk91 May 2016 #330
Hopefully he's not "perfect", shit... he's human... no one needs "perfect" were faithful is more tha uponit7771 May 2016 #344
Because he isn't deferential to Obama. Ken Burch May 2016 #329
Exactly jpmonk91 May 2016 #331
Or he calls a black president some form of nigger and the "progressives" think it's appropriate?! uponit7771 May 2016 #337
No...it's just that Bernie supporters don't think it's all that matters about Dr. West. Ken Burch May 2016 #341
No it isn't, he's an asshole who OPENLY hates Obama because he didn't give him the right seating uponit7771 May 2016 #343
You don't know what you are talking about. kwassa May 2016 #347
It's one thing to say that, because Bernie had never considered running for president prior to 2014 Ken Burch May 2016 #348
I got the distinct impression .... kwassa May 2016 #354
I do listen and have tried to be responsive. Sorry if I'm not always good at conveying that. Ken Burch May 2016 #358
I agree also jpmonk91 May 2016 #371
I just sent you a private message on this. Ken Burch May 2016 #374
Thanks jpmonk91 May 2016 #462
A lot of black politico KNOW the "progressive" side of the left is no better racially then moderate uponit7771 May 2016 #405
.that^ 840high May 2016 #364
I used to admire Dr. West... Feathery Scout May 2016 #349
Cornell West would be more respected if he did not make up allegations Albertoo May 2016 #350
He criticized Obama. Before that, he was wonderful. Then, he liked Bernie better than Hillary, merrily May 2016 #351
You ask 'why his Cornel hated when he's a progressive?' == THAT's what gets him hated!!! cloudythescribbler May 2016 #355
Ah, I get it... "progressives" think its ok to call black people some form of nigger... ah ok... no uponit7771 May 2016 #399
from where in particular do u reason to the notion of using the 'n-word' or a close surrogate term? cloudythescribbler May 2016 #445
further seeing some of ur many other comments on this thread, I now know what ur referring to ... cloudythescribbler May 2016 #450
I have always enjoyed listening to West. Admire him. 840high May 2016 #359
How dare he have the backbone to stand up for his morals. JEB May 2016 #360
I greatly admire that. 840high May 2016 #365
Ab-so-fucking-lutely. nt JEB May 2016 #367
By calling Obama some form of nigger and saying he's something in "blackface"?! That's MORAL NOW?! uponit7771 May 2016 #401
A lot of us grew up looking to him as a God. HuckleB May 2016 #362
No, hes an asshole who started throwing shade on Obama because of seating arrangements and then uponit7771 May 2016 #404
Thanks for posting this. I was unaware of the rabid hatred toward a truly outstanding person. Judi Lynn May 2016 #373
Truly outstanding is calling Obama some form of nigger and saying he's blackfaced?! So progressive uponit7771 May 2016 #403
here's why: ericson00 May 2016 #375
Just go away jpmonk91 May 2016 #442
Because a lot of people on DU are personality cultists and are offended by insufficient loyalty. LeftyMom May 2016 #379
Or greatly offended by West calling Obama some form of nigger, I'm not happy people don't see that uponit7771 May 2016 #398
He used to be very popular here melman May 2016 #382
Until he called Obama some form of nigger, of course he was popular before that but the people uponit7771 May 2016 #397
Because he's a black man who isn't backing Clinton, of course Scootaloo May 2016 #383
This has nothing to do with Clinton and everything to do with Obama La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #394
Which is exactly why Sean King got the same sort of hate when he switched? Scootaloo May 2016 #437
no, he has been unrelenting the last 8 years. La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #438
Exactly my point. Scootaloo May 2016 #440
i am Democrat who believes that people should not make up lies about the democratic president La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #463
Few understand the context of his remarks and simply think he called Obama the N word. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #389
People can read and understand calling Obama any form of nigger (with the er) is fucked up but the uponit7771 May 2016 #402
Learn the context. Start with Florynce Kennedy. West didn't call anyone the n word. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #406
I did see the context and he's still wrong, he said Obama was some form of nigger (with er) because uponit7771 May 2016 #408
He didn't call Barack Obama the N word no matter how much you wish it to be so. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #411
Strawman, never said he did... I said he called him a FORM of nigger and that's a fact that's uponit7771 May 2016 #413
I still don't think you understand the context of the word used. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #415
I don't tolerate racism from anyone in any form, I don't give a fuck about the context of the word uponit7771 May 2016 #418
West stayed loyal to principles rather than personalities. That's a crime among some "Democrats." Scuba May 2016 #407
Yeah, he's principled to call Obama some form of nigger (with er inflection) and so called.... uponit7771 May 2016 #409
I would not have picked the word he used, but then I'm not a black champion of civil rights. Scuba May 2016 #410
He used words like "blackface" Obama is "Zimmerman" globally and other choice terms to ... uponit7771 May 2016 #412
The policies of the ruling class kill millions yet some focus on the language used by their critics. Scuba May 2016 #424
Racist language is part of the ruling classes verbiage but again, excuse his racist ass'd verbiage uponit7771 May 2016 #427
He won't sit down, shut-up and fall in line. Oh and he speaks his mind. People HATE that. n/t leeroysphitz May 2016 #416
Exactly. polly7 May 2016 #417
He doesn't have to do any of that and not call Obama a form of nigger in front of mostly white peopl uponit7771 May 2016 #419
The truth sounds like hate to people that hate the truth. n/t leeroysphitz May 2016 #420
We agree, the truth about West is he's "shining" by throwing shade at Obama using racist terms ... uponit7771 May 2016 #421
39 times has the N word come up in this thread... and EVERY TIME, you posted it. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #423
Yeah, you're right... niggerized doesn't equal nigger so they're not the same thing :rolleyes: uponit7771 May 2016 #428
First correct thing you've posted. Not the same. One is a verb, the other a noun. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #436
Good, we agree.. racist assholes think the word is still something one would call a person... uponit7771 May 2016 #453
Psssst... you don't call people verbs. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #457
...then they grammar check you... uponit7771 May 2016 #458
Just as I thought. You still don't get the context. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #459
I don't know if anyone has shared this article with you gollygee May 2016 #425
As a Sanders supporter I can safely say romanic May 2016 #426
+1, that's EXACTLY what West has called Obama in so many words cause he felt slighted over uponit7771 May 2016 #429
OMG jpmonk91 May 2016 #441
I love him. nt Fantastic Anarchist May 2016 #433
He is an egomaniac. nt arely staircase May 2016 #452
His outspoken criticism of Obama is seen as a betrayal by many. bluedigger May 2016 #464
Exactly jpmonk91 May 2016 #465
Calling the first black president some form of nigger (er enflection) is deplorable to progressives uponit7771 May 2016 #475
Because he hasn't come to heel yet? MrMickeysMom May 2016 #469
Or he called the first black president some form of nigger?! Jus a guess, seeing this thread the far uponit7771 May 2016 #474
Stop! jpmonk91 May 2016 #480
No, just an asshole who used racialized words that for some reason the "far left" accepts uponit7771 May 2016 #485
Far left jpmonk91 May 2016 #488
Nope, just stating facts... this thread is proof positive the "far left" is too tolerant of racist.. uponit7771 May 2016 #489
I'm starting to think jpmonk91 May 2016 #490
This thread is Exhibit 5,247,992 in ways that black folks and white "leftists" have little in common Number23 May 2016 #471
+1 uponit7771 May 2016 #473
We have a lot in common jpmonk91 May 2016 #481
Because: Smarmie Doofus May 2016 #478
Not wanting the black president to be called some form of nigger isn't "OBSESSED" with anything uponit7771 May 2016 #486
It goes to Bernie's poor judgement of people with whom he surrounds himself redstateblues May 2016 #479
He does not worship Obama. alarimer May 2016 #487
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