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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders On Democrats Being A United Party At The 'She The People' Forum NBC News [View all]Uncle Joe
(58,300 posts)40. It's rather ironic that Bezos' Paper speaks of "tone deafness," with them its more
like willful ignorance.
I'm wondering if the author of the second paragraph read his/her first paragraph?
First, did he not prepare for a patently obvious question? Youd think a candidate so conscious of his need to overcome skepticism among nonwhite voters, who are a critical constituency in the Democratic primaries (especially African American women, who turn out in strong numbers), would be more conscientious about speaking to their concerns. Perhaps he still doesnt understand that the same socialist wish list he runs through at every big rally isnt what voters aggrieved by racism in the criminal-justice system, the glaring wealth gap between whites and blacks, and a two-tiered health-care system want to hear. (On the last item, it is noteworthy that compared with their own mothers, American women today are 50% more likely to die in childbirth. And the risk is consistently three to four times higher for black women than white women, irrespective of income or education.) This reflects a well-known Sanders trait lack of introspection.
Second, Sanderss tone-deafness really makes Mondays proposal to let felons still behind bars vote seem like crass pandering. Rather than make an extreme proposal, which if anything undercuts legitimate proposals to re-enfranchise felons who have served their time, on an issue virtually no one is clamoring to hear, he might consider a bold move similar to a plan put forward at the same summit by Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.). That plan would wield the pardon power widely for the benefit of those (disproportionately African American) convicted of nonviolent drug crimes and give former nonviolent drug offenders job opportunities in the new, legalized pot industry. Sanders might show some willingness to study reparations (which do not necessarily entail cash payments but can take the form of extensive investment in high-quality housing and education for disadvantaged nonwhites who have lacked access to both for decades). At times, it really seems as though Sanders isnt even trying to meet these voters halfway.
So the author states that Bernie's message doesn't address racism in the criminal justice system and in the second paragraph Bernie's proposal to allow ALL inmates to vote is just "pandering."
While also ignoring the historical record that prisoners being denied their right to vote while incarcerated can trace its roots to Jim Crow right after the Civil War as a means to disenfranchise African Americans from participating in democracy.
If one takes the position that our racist/capitalist based criminal justice system has disproportionately put minorities and poor whites in prison, why should someone have to wait to get out of prison before voting?
Increased mortality rates of mothers (all American women) dying during child birth cited in the OP are a direct result of our current profit over people health care system but Bezos' paper can't seem to admit that either, ignoring its' own statistics.
Apparently Bezos' paper can't seem to get outside of its' own bubble either in regards to Bernie's stance on reparations and giving aid to the most distressed communities, perhaps someone should get WAPO an Internet connection so they can do some research.
Sanders backs bill creating reparations study commission
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Friday that if elected president he would sign legislation creating a commission to study the issue of granting reparations to African-Americans.
Sanders, speaking at the National Action Network convention, was asked if he would support the bill introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) if it reached his desk as president.
(snip)
"But let me also say this: I think that what we need to do ... is to pay real attention to the most distressed communities in America," Sanders said. "We have got to use 10 percent of all federal funds to make sure that kids who need it get the education, get the jobs, get the environmental protection that they need and that would be a major focus of my efforts."
Sanders referred to legislation by Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), a Congressional Black Caucus member and the third-ranking House Democrat, that would require federal programs to direct at least 10 percent of their funds to communities where at least 20 percent of the population has lived below the poverty line for at least the past 30 years.
(snip)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/437572-sanders-backs-bill-creating-reparations-study-commission
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Bernie Sanders On Democrats Being A United Party At The 'She The People' Forum NBC News [View all]
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
OP
You're correct. BS did not answer the question. He did a little jig instead...
NurseJackie
Apr 2019
#33
He has lost the right to say the words "united" and "Democratic Party" in the same sentence.
sarabelle
Apr 2019
#49
LOL! Bernie gave a GREAT summary of his political vision. THAT'S how you win over Hillary voters...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#5
If you were booed for marching with Martin Luther King, you should be irritated.
dogman
Apr 2019
#17
That's exactly what happened, Bernie no sooner got the words out of his mouth and in
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#36
Dunno, seems like the audience wanted to know what Senator Sanders has done lately and plans to do
emulatorloo
Apr 2019
#78
Martin's disapproval rating in 1963 was 50% and 75% when he died, the U.S population in 1963
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#85
It no doubt meant a lot in '63. The question now is has anything happened since 1963?
emulatorloo
Apr 2019
#80
Sanders will have a hard time winning the support of African American voters by wagging his finger
Gothmog
Apr 2019
#45
And while you're concerned about Bernie raising his finger to make a point...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#46
He also raised his hand to vote FOR that bill. You're criticizing someone for writing a bill....
George II
Apr 2019
#77
Right and this is why Sanders is at the bottom of my list for the primary. Without social justice
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#20
I have seen him campaign for Mello...say economic policies trump social justice...I will watch it.
Demsrule86
Apr 2019
#34
And that $15 minimum wage will be great, but meaningless to parents who are unfairly jailed
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#53
Yeah, but it's okay to write unfair crime bills that disproportionately affect minorities...riiight!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#51
Yes, was disappointed in Bernie for that vote... but, the guy who wrote the Crime Bill should take
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#72
Why would anyone support that? You may want to ask Senator Sanders, who voted for that bill.
George II
Apr 2019
#75
Why do you think the audience thought that he was blowing off their questions? (nt)
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#89
"campaigning for Hillary harder than any other Dem"....not quite. The convention closed July 28....
George II
Apr 2019
#63
Bernie Sanders gets tough reception at minority women's event, signaling challenges ahead
Gothmog
Apr 2019
#27
It's rather ironic that Bezos' Paper speaks of "tone deafness," with them its more
Uncle Joe
Apr 2019
#40