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Gothmog

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83. There are a host of reasons why several demographic groups refused to back the so-called revolution
Fri Aug 5, 2016, 05:50 PM
Aug 2016

None of these reasons had anything with Sanders supporters being racists but more with how one viewed issues such as the legacy of President Obama. I am an Obama supporter and though that he did a great job and disagreed strongly with attacks on the Obama legacy. I am not a POC but I found a great deal in common with members of the AA group on this board.

One cannot have a revolution that is limited to a very narrow demographic group.

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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