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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why Most Black Voters Still Aren't Feeling Sanders [View all]polly7
(20,582 posts)310. What's with the stupid fucking spray can? nt.
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Because you are suggesting that black voters are LESS likely to inform themselves than white voters.
pnwmom
Nov 2015
#329
Almost stunning a person could write that at all, let alone not change it after
randys1
Nov 2015
#129
You should answer, really you should. I am not even sure what meme you are talking about
randys1
Nov 2015
#219
I've really tried to stay out of this ... as insulting as the poster has been; but, ...
1StrongBlackMan
Nov 2015
#241
And the person truly, sincerely does not know what is wrong with what they wrote
randys1
Nov 2015
#131
You are either knowingly continuing to insult Black people or you are just not
randys1
Nov 2015
#136
Yes, too many of them can't help themselves when it comes to Insulting the African American
Cha
Nov 2015
#280
They might not like his views on gun control, because black people and hispanics
pnwmom
Nov 2015
#152
No, of course not -- which proves my point. He gets much higher approval numbers from whites,
pnwmom
Nov 2015
#235
Right, pnwmom.. those who tout "Name Recogition" are being insulting to the African American
Cha
Nov 2015
#325
Yep ... They met here on DU and bonded over their mutual distain for that Black President. n/t
1StrongBlackMan
Nov 2015
#244
He would hang with more black people in real life, but, you know, they don't do enough research
Squinch
Nov 2015
#245
"...the intense pressure of his grassroot on our community, kills his chances..." -- what?
Fast Walker 52
Nov 2015
#58
could you be more specific about the intense pressure AAs are getting from Bernie's people?
Fast Walker 52
Nov 2015
#69
She does. Way better chance. And she is inclusive. Making attempts at INTERSECTIONALITY.
bravenak
Nov 2015
#188
I guess your question points to, yet, another thing PoC and women have noticed that ...
1StrongBlackMan
Nov 2015
#336
See point #2 in the linked article: Clinton is far more upbeat and engaging - Sanders is depressing.
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#8
If Sanders can do anything at all to get out the youth vote, more so the black youth vote,more power
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#16
I am hoping for a change in Ferguson, MO. They could have 100% black government if they
LiberalArkie
Nov 2015
#84
No, you or I wouldnt understand why they wont vote. But if you listen to them they will
randys1
Nov 2015
#135
I almost understood it in s Arkansas, as the deputies that collected the ballot boxes in the black
LiberalArkie
Nov 2015
#144
So - It All Comes Down To Not Liking His Style - No Correlation To Substance - How Sad
cantbeserious
Nov 2015
#113
Read the whole article, it is not condescending. It is good campaign advice he would be wise to
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#118
He does, no argument with me there, he brings the passion....when he called out Trump for
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#145
You really should read the linked article. It is good advice and not condescending at all.
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#18
You really should use your skill against real racists instead of targeting socialists. n/t
fasttense
Nov 2015
#65
That poster seems to have inferred your Welfare tag on his post is implying he is racist. n/t
JimDandy
Nov 2015
#81
Yes, you know them? The ones who call themselves RepupubliCONS and KKK members?
fasttense
Nov 2015
#88
Socialists? Nah, mostly folks who want to see some change, but they arent socialists
randys1
Nov 2015
#139
"Triangulation"? When exactly was the last time she or anyone else not on DU ever used that term?
Hekate
Nov 2015
#158
Wow. You really wrote that. And then you hit the button so everyone could read it.
Squinch
Nov 2015
#242
The article was written to explain why black voters are having trouble warming up to Bernie Sanders.
Baitball Blogger
Nov 2015
#337
My response was to the post in which fasttense said that black people should like
Squinch
Nov 2015
#339
If Hillary resorts to the same Thirdway method as her husband, I imagine
Baitball Blogger
Nov 2015
#343
A person's past record and political beliefs are valid points to consider.
Baitball Blogger
Nov 2015
#345
Bush didn't have any effect on how local governments awarded contracts either. This is nutty.
Squinch
Nov 2015
#351
But they can influence where there is going to be a watershed of Federal money.
Baitball Blogger
Nov 2015
#353
And you think Bernie's going to tell local governments how to award their contracts if he's elected?
Squinch
Nov 2015
#355
My concern is based on observations I made during the nineties in the triangulation era.
Baitball Blogger
Nov 2015
#356
And you have the right to say that the president has something to do with how your
Squinch
Nov 2015
#359
I never said he or she could award municipal contracts. That is your interpretation.
Baitball Blogger
Nov 2015
#360
I agree with that. Sanders has been angry about the right things for a long time, but that message,
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#32
Listening is an underrated skill and a tough one to perfect. Clinton listens and is flexible as she
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#103
The tea party has to be crushed, in name and in intent. There is no "crossover" to gain in any
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#114
The word "angry" was used to portray Bernie in a negative way, which I thought was ironic. n/t
Dawgs
Nov 2015
#40
I would not say "problems", more a lack of appreciation why the Clintons are appreciated.
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#25
I don't believe Bernie or his supporters want to hear (or believe) these things.
NurseJackie
Nov 2015
#17
More inviting is a great way to put it! My pet peeve is that Feel The Bern is not exactly inviting.
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#34
Kinda scary in a way. I actually was a burn victim as a child. Went to the same doctor as Michael
bravenak
Nov 2015
#35
And he will miss a significant segment of the Democratic base that have other priorities ...
1StrongBlackMan
Nov 2015
#260
The AA vote is really where the always-on conspiracy mindset has backfired dramatically.
NuclearDem
Nov 2015
#48
LOL. As always, our most conservative white posters speak for the AA community! nt
Romulox
Nov 2015
#50
The mindset that anything inconvenient for Sanders is the result of a conspiracy.
NuclearDem
Nov 2015
#73
Not to mention the relentless bashing of all things President Obama...
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2015
#238
I wonder if white folks could ever possibly imagine why a Black person would think this way
randys1
Nov 2015
#147
To me it seems 1) humility and 2) tone are very important to older AA voters
LettuceSea
Nov 2015
#71
It's generational, too. I don't mind enthusiasm, but I've earned my gray hairs ....
Hekate
Nov 2015
#96
so an obscure guy appears suddenly out nowhere and demands people vote for him. worth a try nt
msongs
Nov 2015
#93
Bravenak, you once explained it parsimoniously: The reason is Bill and Barack.
aikoaiko
Nov 2015
#101
no that much is true and Bernie would have to be something different than what he is
azurnoir
Nov 2015
#108
I do not think he see's the need for the overarching positivity displayed by those reverends.
bravenak
Nov 2015
#170
IKR. Some random person on the internet vs. all the blacks that I communicate with on a daily
Hiraeth
Nov 2015
#140
yet you chose to interact with DUers all day, every day without dismissing their opinions....
bettyellen
Nov 2015
#249
So, most of the POC here have a hidden agenda, compared to your real life. Interesting.
bettyellen
Nov 2015
#322
Like I said ......... that kind of hate for someone who did nothing to you is just, gross. nt.
polly7
Nov 2015
#320
Boy, for a relatively small Black Woman (as in physical size) you sure do cause a ruckus!
randys1
Nov 2015
#202
A good TV show like the new Netflix comedy starring Aziz Ansari "Master of None"
randys1
Nov 2015
#205
If you try to make sense of such comments, bravenak, it is never worth the time.
Fred Sanders
Nov 2015
#243
Rarely do I see you speechless... so I feel I must have hit a nerve and
Bread and Circus
Nov 2015
#278
See your mind is made up and you indicate the "Black Vote" has already been determined...
Bread and Circus
Nov 2015
#289
Most does not equal all. He can still get the 'not most' group. He shoud try.
bravenak
Nov 2015
#300
Test some of the ideas out with fellow supporters. I know you meet away rrom here.
bravenak
Nov 2015
#305
Pretty much. It is what it is at this point. Getting mad won't help at all.nt
bravenak
Nov 2015
#267
The Obama coalition was Progressive Whites (i.e. Bernie Supporters) and Blacks
Bread and Circus
Nov 2015
#281
I am saying Obama's 2008 coalition and Hillary Clinton's coalition now is not the same thing.
Bread and Circus
Nov 2015
#293