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In reply to the discussion: Ta-Nehisi Coates, Bernie Sanders, and Reparations [View all]nyabingi
(1,145 posts)a pie-in-the-sky idea but one that the US will eventually embrace, if not during Bernie's presidency, then during someone's presidency after him. It's inevitable in my opinion. Here is a very good explanation of why Bernie was correct in saying that seeing reparations happen is a longshot and divisive (much moreso than universal healthcare, which many people openly support).
http://www.salon.com/2016/01/21/white_people_just_dont_get_it_bernie_sanders_ta_nehisi_coates_and_the_reality_of_reparations/
The only interest someone like Hillary Clinton has in reparations for Black people is making sure that other rich people like her can benefit from it. She hasn't ruled them out because she has to find out how to make it work for her bank account.
The economic-based policies Bernie is putting forth are not white-specific policies - but ones everyone would benefit from across the board (except for the very rich I suppose).
I think you (and some others who have commented) missed one of the main points of my OP - TNC's MOTIVATION for launching this attack on Bernie Sanders at this moment in time. Why not attack Hillary, a woman who has supported tangible harm against not only Black Americans, but Africans as well (Libya)? What is TNC's motivation? Haven't heard him say anything about it since his hitpiece was published.