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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
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Ability level is another thing that people often get discriminated for n/t gollygee Aug 2015 #87
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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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