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Armstead

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57. I don't have an objection to posting an article like that under normal circumstances
Fri Aug 5, 2016, 09:51 AM
Aug 2016

But those of us who see it differently are restrained for commenting in the present environment here, lest we get banned.

I totally understand the importance of toning down the divisiveness during the election.

But the OP is divisive and insulting to many people who do not deserved to be characterized that way -- and there is no opportunity to state contrary opinions that might be construed as "refighting the primaries" or not being 100 percent supportive of Clinton and the Democratic Party institutionally.

That just doesn't sit right.

Very interesting article Gothmog Aug 2016 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Aug 2016 #2
This should be alerted as refighting the primary and insulting Sanders Armstead Aug 2016 #3
Disagree...this is looking forward during an ongoing political campaign.... brooklynite Aug 2016 #4
It is opening up wounds ....not in the spirit of looking forward Armstead Aug 2016 #5
If you want "old wounds" to be healed - here is what you should do CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #59
Your post is great. nt Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #79
Thanks much CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #82
What could he say? They don't reply Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #84
90% or more of Sanders supporters are already backing HRC. Ken Burch Aug 2016 #95
Almost no Sanders people are backing Stein. Ken Burch Aug 2016 #94
I was just on the jury DesertRat Aug 2016 #6
Then can we talk about other issues that were raised? I think not. Armstead Aug 2016 #7
As you know I am a Hillary supporter Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #80
How Ironic. I posted a link to a very well explain position in opposition by an African American Snotcicles Aug 2016 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Armstead Aug 2016 #62
I take this as JustAnotherGen Aug 2016 #9
Certain views are prevented from asking "Where do we go?" Armstead Aug 2016 #11
No one is accusing those pursuing a REVELOTION of being racist CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #60
I'm white but you have no clue as to my level of financial comfort Armstead Aug 2016 #63
The limitation of experession on DU do not... CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #64
Like I said, you have no clue to my or any of my friends financial status Armstead Aug 2016 #87
There are a host of reasons why several demographic groups refused to back the so-called revolution Gothmog Aug 2016 #83
No, this isn't refighting the primary. forjusticethunders Aug 2016 #12
She won *EVERY* marginalized group? tralala Aug 2016 #26
Don't keep us in suspense. Which one do you mean? n/t kcr Aug 2016 #81
Well, someone did it, and I was just on a jury for it. I voted to leave. MADem Aug 2016 #13
It's worth talking but it can't be talked about except from one side Armstead Aug 2016 #14
You're making it personal forjusticethunders Aug 2016 #15
It is personal to millions of people. Armstead Aug 2016 #16
And you want to build a movement for economic justice forjusticethunders Aug 2016 #17
You're missing the point Armstead Aug 2016 #18
No, YOU are missing the point. forjusticethunders Aug 2016 #22
Have you been here during the primaries? Armstead Aug 2016 #34
I black people don't want to join the movement, it's the black people's fault, not the movement's EffieBlack Aug 2016 #35
You did a pretty thorough job of bashing lefties upthread. GeorgeGist Aug 2016 #19
criticism = / = bashing forjusticethunders Aug 2016 #21
If the shoe does not fit you, I urge you to not try to force your foot into it. MADem Aug 2016 #25
Exactly what MaDem said EffieBlack Aug 2016 #36
I can't respond. It is not a discussion that's allowed here anymore. Armstead Aug 2016 #37
Way to surgically miss the point I was making. I don't know how I could have clarified it more. MADem Aug 2016 #49
I know the point -- But the OP painted with a very broad brush... Armstead Aug 2016 #51
The OP is just an article. It's a valid gripe, too. MADem Aug 2016 #54
I don't have an objection to posting an article like that under normal circumstances Armstead Aug 2016 #57
We will just have to agree to disagree. MADem Aug 2016 #58
You still have not realized you're putting your ego way above doing the right thing and learning bettyellen Aug 2016 #100
Nicely done. So many were tone deaf during the primaries, and trying to shut down people of color Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #66
Well how do you deal with the vocal group of the supporters KMOD Aug 2016 #32
Discussion here is not allowed in a 3 dimensional way Armstead Aug 2016 #41
You have every right to respond. KMOD Aug 2016 #43
a different perspective on why Stein and Sanders failed with black votes would be most welcome! bettyellen Aug 2016 #101
I can see why you find this insulting. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #50
A funny story that's a bit OT Armstead Aug 2016 #52
I was there for one of those. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #77
How is attacking the Green campaign insulting Sanders's campaign CajunBlazer Aug 2016 #65
Excellent point Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #78
But it is not refighting the Primaries. It's about the here and now. And it's true. n/t Lil Missy Aug 2016 #38
It is hitting on raw nerves. Armstead Aug 2016 #39
Then such people should take a break from DU. It's not mandatory reading - don't click it open. n/t Lil Missy Aug 2016 #40
Many have taken a break or left altogether...I've done so about 75 percent Armstead Aug 2016 #42
That's a bizzare change of subject and has nothing to do with the OP or my comments. Lil Missy Aug 2016 #47
Not bizarfre or change of subject Armstead Aug 2016 #48
I wrote this so many times - using different words JustAnotherGen Aug 2016 #8
Always brilliant! Thank you! Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #67
The problem with "leftism" is forjusticethunders Aug 2016 #10
This is true about the campus left. runaway hero Aug 2016 #30
+1. Nicely laid out. MADem Aug 2016 #53
^^^^ THIS!!!! ^^^^^^ Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #68
Speaking of the socioeconomic base forjusticethunders Aug 2016 #76
What? The far left is the children of the wealthy, really? The very wealthy JCanete Aug 2016 #92
Sanders supporters are lining up behind Clinton overwhelmingly. geek tragedy Aug 2016 #23
I also saw this at the DNC in Philadelphia Gothmog Aug 2016 #33
Hopefully the next socialist to run will be looking forward and not trying to rerun the New Deal Starry Messenger Aug 2016 #24
uh okay, and what would that look like? You saying we don't need infrastructure or JCanete Aug 2016 #90
I'm pretty sure you misread. Starry Messenger Aug 2016 #99
black people didn't want any part of it. runaway hero Aug 2016 #27
I have gotten a lot of good insight from "African-Americans For Bernie Sanders" Facebook Page. nt Snotcicles Aug 2016 #28
Exactly. runaway hero Aug 2016 #29
What many black people know and understand is that it was the so-called "establishment" glennward Aug 2016 #45
Exactly. runaway hero Aug 2016 #46
You have a mind of your own. Who was demanding that you to support HRC during the primaries? Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #71
I'm supporting HRC now. runaway hero Aug 2016 #73
I'm sorry to hear that you went through that DemonGoddess Aug 2016 #97
Nice. glennward Aug 2016 #98
+1,000! nt MADem Aug 2016 #56
Because "black people know her" is *NOT* the only reason for supporting Clinton over Bernie! Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #69
and many of us don't to just go along with our parents and the chruch class. runaway hero Aug 2016 #70
Again, you don't have to. It's still a free country. Just be mindful of the rules here at DU. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #72
Of course runaway hero Aug 2016 #74
thanks! definitely the way it looks to me too. nt JCanete Aug 2016 #91
I really liked this article and agree with the analysis Gothmog Aug 2016 #31
Glad they said it. I got tired of saying it. bravenak Aug 2016 #44
I knew that you would like this analysis Gothmog Aug 2016 #55
A nascent one. Orsino Aug 2016 #61
I think this message. Again, just because the Occupy movement failed and Bernie wasn't the Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2016 #75
I unequivocally reject Sanders and find his supporters insufferable but... Sen. Walter Sobchak Aug 2016 #85
More armchair social science. Vattel Aug 2016 #86
Indeed... there can be no class revolution without a race revolution Blasphemer Aug 2016 #88
Susan Sarandon and Naomi Klein did not shout down John Louis. JCanete Aug 2016 #89
No one should vote for Jill Stein. No one should have shouted down any AA speakers at the DNC. Ken Burch Aug 2016 #93
Throw in some "liberal white supremacy" and we can relive August 2015. aikoaiko Aug 2016 #96
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