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In reply to the discussion: #BlackLivesMatter More Than the Hurt Feelings of White Progressives™ [View all]Tarheel_Dem
(31,234 posts)74. They've obviously invested heavily a meme generator. The new one is that BS is old, frail &
easily intimidated by black women, so BLM should leave him alone, and go "bully" Republicans.
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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