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In reply to the discussion: #BlackLivesMatter More Than the Hurt Feelings of White Progressives™ [View all]OneGrassRoot
(22,920 posts)45. I could not agree more, especially this part:
But do you know what else is irrational? The behavior of Sanders fanatical supporters in response to the disruption of #BlackLivesMatter activists at Netroots Nation and the Sanders rally in Seattle led by Marissa Johnson and Mara Willaford this past weekend.
The last few weeks have exposed some real ugliness in the progressive movement, ugliness that has been simmering just below the surface for a long time, but which, due to Black womens increasing recognition of our political power coupled with leadership in the #BlackLivesMatter movement and unapologetic commitment to dismantling white supremacy, has erupted into a fountain of White Progressive racism.
The last few weeks have exposed some real ugliness in the progressive movement, ugliness that has been simmering just below the surface for a long time, but which, due to Black womens increasing recognition of our political power coupled with leadership in the #BlackLivesMatter movement and unapologetic commitment to dismantling white supremacy, has erupted into a fountain of White Progressive racism.
I feel I always need to include the fact that I'm a white Sanders supporter. I can't take in all that has been happening on DU, having been away so long, but what I have viewed on Facebook and twitter -- by my friends, people that I never would have thought would have thrown #BLM under the bus, let alone so quickly -- shocked me.
IMHO, as it concerns white liberals, I think there likely are more who (subconsciously) feel they are superior to people of color -- and this is true even if they "get" white privilege, which is a stumbling block for many liberals, still -- than most white liberals think, but likely less than black people think. Still, it exists. A white liberal who feels superior in various ways to people of color -- and, quite frankly, specifically black people, so much so that they feel entitled to set the narrative -- is not an anomaly, in my opinion.
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#BlackLivesMatter More Than the Hurt Feelings of White Progressives™ [View all]
MrScorpio
Aug 2015
OP
New FRAKING Hampshire!!1 Surely that will put to rest the idea that he's not appealing to minorities
Number23
Aug 2015
#27
Yeah and did you see all the people calling Nate Freaking Silver a "Hillary plant" and a liar in GDP
Number23
Aug 2015
#104
It doesn't mattter how you see it.. it's from the view of a Black Woman and aimed at those who
Cha
Aug 2015
#19
"But do you know what else is irrational? The behavior of Sanders’ fanatical supporters in response
Cha
Aug 2015
#15
Actually, Bernie's response was the perfect way to handle the Hi-Jacking of a Political Rally.
bvar22
Aug 2015
#101
"Sanders supporters entertaining conspiracy theories about the #BlackLivesMatter movement being
Cha
Aug 2015
#113
Um, was there a reason you felt the need to reply to this 4 months later?
Starry Messenger
Dec 2015
#137
There has NEVER been a time here "when color, race, or gender made no difference."
pnwmom
Dec 2015
#142
Then this isn't directed at you. This OP is from a BLack Woman's view and what been happening
Cha
Aug 2015
#25
they were yelling taze them at AA girls wanting 4 1/2 minutes of silence for Mike Brown.
Cha
Aug 2015
#79
The crowd didn't want to hear about black lives--they screamed at those young women.
MADem
Aug 2015
#91
'why is there a narrative arising after this that's pitting white progressives vs black progressives
HFRN
Aug 2015
#54
Maybe simply stating your premise without playing games would better serve you.
LanternWaste
Aug 2015
#134
I think this is a big part of it. BS has attracted a Libertarian (aka Republican) element that....
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#20
The author makes a similar comment. Noting the similarities betwen Bernie's and Rand Paul''s
Number23
Aug 2015
#31
They've obviously invested heavily a meme generator. The new one is that BS is old, frail &
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#74
I have to say when I read the posts about his age and frail condition my jaw literally dropped...
Spazito
Aug 2015
#83
If an adversary had broached his age, the post would be hidden. But to have his "supporters" invoke
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#86
Sander's supporters should look to HRC's supporters as role models of tolerance of criticism
HFRN
Aug 2015
#53
that post was Despicable.. Glad it got a hide.. excellent alert message.. thank you, alerter!
Cha
Aug 2015
#35
I alerted as well as posted to the racist pos. Wow Juror #2? What's wrong with them..
Cha
Aug 2015
#50
And, why should they pretend?.. they know they can get away with this free for all .. except for us.
Cha
Aug 2015
#67
Yes, removing posters from the jury pool for their unbelievably ugly comments is a good thing but...
Spazito
Aug 2015
#66
I know he said that but a lot of jury comments like this are left standing.
totodeinhere
Aug 2015
#77
If a black person not supporting Sanders is brain damaged then they are disturbed right?
JustAnotherGen
Aug 2015
#55
Starry, don't forget the guy who referred to the #BLM protestors as "subhuman"
Number23
Aug 2015
#112
I have, many of them at various levels and the training for both staff and volunteers...
Spazito
Aug 2015
#95
This is sickening, offensive and should not be happening on DU. I am ashamed of decision to leave
Thinkingabout
Aug 2015
#69