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Armstead

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20. WHY?
Sun Aug 2, 2015, 05:07 PM
Aug 2015

Is the conversation: "Lets only focus on the economy for the next four years" or "Lets focus only on race for the next four years" or "Let's only focus on women's issues for the next four years"?

I think it is possible to multitask.

I #FeelTheWarm. Does that count? Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #1
Yes they are, they're converting me into listening to Bernie's "... we should..."'s more... uponit7771 Aug 2015 #2
I was in the Hillary camp by default until I heard more about Bernie. aikoaiko Aug 2015 #3
And ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #6
The people trying to divide us by racial lines Alfalfa Aug 2015 #10
I would argue that ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #13
How so? Alfalfa Aug 2015 #16
color blind? or Blind to color (i.e., Blind to issues affecting PoC)? n/t 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #30
The issues that affect PoC affect everybody Alfalfa Aug 2015 #38
Are you saying that racism affects white men, such as myself, just as much as it does black people? cheapdate Aug 2015 #82
That is not true ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #93
Golly, you say that as if it actually means something in this case Android3.14 Aug 2015 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Aug 2015 #88
Bernie has been fighting for PoC for a long time jfern Aug 2015 #107
Yes ... He was a member of SNCC (before leaving the organization because ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #108
IMO the entire worldview is bound to race and class BainsBane Aug 2015 #67
The angst is understandable Alfalfa Aug 2015 #69
And therein lies the problem BainsBane Aug 2015 #71
You identify with the people who don't want to earn their fair share? Alfalfa Aug 2015 #72
Is that what you call the poor and people of color? BainsBane Aug 2015 #79
Well let's not get divided! gollygee Aug 2015 #14
You'd think so Alfalfa Aug 2015 #19
You think people are being racist toward white people? gollygee Aug 2015 #22
Yep, the people calling out the racists are the ones being divisive Alfalfa Aug 2015 #24
Are you calling people concerned about discriminaton againt African Americans "racists?" gollygee Aug 2015 #29
No, don't put words in my mouth Alfalfa Aug 2015 #33
Well like I just said in another post gollygee Aug 2015 #39
I have no idea either. zappaman Aug 2015 #52
You're not the only one. Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #75
That's absurd. cheapdate Aug 2015 #56
With all due respect Alfalfa Aug 2015 #59
The plural of anecdote is anecdotes. cheapdate Aug 2015 #62
Is this anecdotal data? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #105
The poster to whom I was replying cheapdate Aug 2015 #109
I just don't understand that post gwheezie Aug 2015 #63
gollygee was suggesting that people who call out others for their racism were being divisive Alfalfa Aug 2015 #64
Sorry I meant to reply to you gwheezie Aug 2015 #66
The racists are divisive Alfalfa Aug 2015 #68
I guess the question is gollygee Aug 2015 #83
Uh huh. zappaman Aug 2015 #53
My, you've been a busy little bee okasha Aug 2015 #92
It shouldn't. They're not mutually exclusive. Armstead Aug 2015 #15
If we want to bring people of color into Bernie's camp gollygee Aug 2015 #25
Sure. I think its been said many times, but if people want to hear it again, why not? Armstead Aug 2015 #37
There's a lot of overlap, and we need both gollygee Aug 2015 #44
Its a conversation within the party and, yes, its important enough to cause divisions in the primary aikoaiko Aug 2015 #17
WHY? Armstead Aug 2015 #20
Who ever said "only"? A president can have a priority while addressing other issues. They must. aikoaiko Aug 2015 #23
I was responding to your statement that it is causing divisions Armstead Aug 2015 #26
Because the other side likes the status quo where economic issues are backburnered. aikoaiko Aug 2015 #36
not really. A friend of mine said the same thing- then said Hillary killed Vince Foster, LOL. bettyellen Aug 2015 #95
I think a lot of folks, especially blacks, would argue that social justice is paramount. nt Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #8
You can't have "social justice" Alfalfa Aug 2015 #11
Why is social justice in quotation marks? n/t gollygee Aug 2015 #27
It means different things to different people Alfalfa Aug 2015 #31
What do you think social justice means? gollygee Aug 2015 #35
African Americans aren't the only ones who experience discrimination and racial violence Alfalfa Aug 2015 #41
Of course it happens to all people of color. gollygee Aug 2015 #45
All people. Discrimination knows no bounds Alfalfa Aug 2015 #46
White people can face discrimination from time to time gollygee Aug 2015 #47
There is no systemic level Alfalfa Aug 2015 #49
Oops nc4bo Aug 2015 #50
Uhm yeah there is gollygee Aug 2015 #51
Nobody is "oppressed" Alfalfa Aug 2015 #54
It's actually systems plural gollygee Aug 2015 #57
So there's a nationwide conspiracy between every employee of the education, housing..... Alfalfa Aug 2015 #58
It's built into our systems gollygee Aug 2015 #60
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I cannot believe this is for real. artislife Aug 2015 #91
Mistake, Alfie. okasha Aug 2015 #94
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #85
Ability level is another thing that people often get discriminated for n/t gollygee Aug 2015 #87
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #89
And the other way around. Adrahil Aug 2015 #101
Hows that been working for African Americans? aikoaiko Aug 2015 #12
+1 Alfalfa Aug 2015 #9
No mcar Aug 2015 #4
I am not a HRC supporter; but, NO ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #5
In order to be converted I would need to be convinced of his electability. DanTex Aug 2015 #7
Oh noes! whatchamacallit Aug 2015 #18
I used to be firmly in camp Bernie, but... JaneyVee Aug 2015 #21
I will post the same thing I posted on the other thread: WOW just @#$%÷ WOW! liberal N proud Aug 2015 #28
My thoughts exactly! Obviously, my thread was a response to this one. peacebird Aug 2015 #34
Not even close. I like Bernie a heck of a lot more than I like his supporters. Persondem Aug 2015 #32
I've listened to Bernie for years on Thom Hartman, and I thought of him as OK, but a little gruff. Sancho Aug 2015 #40
I am a Hillary supporter and should Hillary drop out I will be looking for another candidate. Thinkingabout Aug 2015 #42
Turning away from a candidate because of their supporters is completely irrational Alfalfa Aug 2015 #48
I did not base my decision on his supporters butbhis supporters are not Thinkingabout Aug 2015 #55
Its a valid observation as it reflects on the candidate. procon Aug 2015 #78
+1 freshwest Aug 2015 #98
Yes, actually BainsBane Aug 2015 #65
I love Bernie (my Senator) handmade34 Aug 2015 #70
Inasmuch as I believe that Sanders, O'Malley, Webb and Chaffee are good men, Iliyah Aug 2015 #73
At this point, no one is converting me. Skidmore Aug 2015 #74
Many BS supporters have actually turned me OFF to Bernie even though I generally like/support him. Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2015 #76
Good question, Cali.. they're certainly trying, aren't they? Cha Aug 2015 #77
I'm already a socialist. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #80
I love Bernie, I just think Hillary is better qualified. Lil Missy Aug 2015 #81
Trying here doesn't reflect the Burn nationwide.... Historic NY Aug 2015 #84
The only thing they've done is cause me to Control-Z Aug 2015 #86
I was so very excited when Hillary announced Sheepshank Aug 2015 #90
Yep. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2015 #96
Not even a little bit leftynyc Aug 2015 #97
I'm personally not trying to convert anyone DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2015 #99
Sanders appeals to outsiders. I know they don't like to think that, but it is accurate. NCTraveler Aug 2015 #100
Hey, I know! Let's chew ourselves to pieces. It's not like we have Republicans to worry about. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2015 #102
I like Sanders but will support Clinton in the primary Gothmog Aug 2015 #103
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Aug 2015 #104
I have the mother of all headaches or I would elaborate. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #106
I'll hold out for Biden or vote for O'Malley. Jamaal510 Aug 2015 #110
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