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In reply to the discussion: Black Lives Matter Protesters Shut Down Bernie Sanders Rally [View all]PADemD
(4,482 posts)54. Just shut off the MIC if an authorized person gets on stage.
I would be pissed if I traveled to hear Bernie and someone interrupted his speech.
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Good, good. He chooses to listen. Too bad you are too weak to shut down the Republicans, but
jtuck004
Aug 2015
#1
I would like to know who is behind this...why berny... has he ever said they don't matter???
movonne
Aug 2015
#40
People who are more interested in feeding their egos than solving the problems. n/t
jtuck004
Aug 2015
#53
earlier it was a man that said he was local blm (i didn't get his name)
questionseverything
Aug 2015
#15
Did the rep. speak on BLM only or SS & Medicare also? This is significant, thanks.
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#222
Great, I hope we learn who this local Seattle BLM rep. is and see him in the video. Thanks.
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#226
Caught 2 speakers incl. Kshama Sawant before Bernie, good to know a local BLM rep. spoke earlier.
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#13
Seattle "Social Security & Medicare Rally" featuring Sen. Bernie Sanders was the event title
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#22
I did not see that when I was watching. Are you telling us that BLM had a part in this event other
jwirr
Aug 2015
#66
What does it tell us when unarmed black folks are being shot and dying in the street, another
jtuck004
Aug 2015
#7
They made it quite clear that us liberal are all racists. The only group in the country that is on
jwirr
Aug 2015
#89
My mixed race family get it also. I am sick because this is not going to solve anything.
jwirr
Aug 2015
#209
I meant that he should get his own security. I really don't care about how Hillary got hers. n/t
djean111
Aug 2015
#69
Well not quite I understand that President Obama got SS protection early while he was running
jwirr
Aug 2015
#94
I suspect that Bernie will not request it because he does not want to be the reason these kids
jwirr
Aug 2015
#211
Wasn't the event ended before he got a chance to speak? That is what I heard from someone
jwirr
Aug 2015
#83
Because they've drank the kool-ade, of a false image, who does she do for ?
orpupilofnature57
Aug 2015
#31
I don't believe that for even one moment. Many African Americans don't know Bernie very well
totodeinhere
Aug 2015
#100
BLM called people in the crowd “white supremacist liberals” for asking them to let Sanders speak?
azurnoir
Aug 2015
#9
It's very, very sad. I have nothing but compassion for what Black people are going through.
stillwaiting
Aug 2015
#64
I've seen other posts that this was a separate event that the was invited to speak at
arcane1
Aug 2015
#97
If they do they have forgotten one little fact. His grandparents were killed by a freaking white
jwirr
Aug 2015
#135
i'd really like to know what The Real Black Lives Matter movement stands for
nashville_brook
Aug 2015
#86
Whoever was in charge of this BLM stunt should be reprimanded and shunned.
truthisfreedom
Aug 2015
#18
Yep just sad and crazy at an otherwise excellent SS & Medicare event with several speakers.
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#45
Doesn't have to be Hillary. The biggest losers if Bernie wins or even if he builds the movement he
jwirr
Aug 2015
#128
The Clinton's are not above using race in either direction. Remember Bill's racist remarks
totodeinhere
Aug 2015
#191
Unfortunately the bias that leads to a CT is also a short straight line.
HereSince1628
Aug 2015
#167
BLM will go after republicans only AFTER Hillary gets the nomination, until then it's Bernie
4139
Aug 2015
#29
I want all the D contenders to sit down with the Black Lives Matter group & have a talk.
Sunlei
Aug 2015
#30
Their actions dont deserve any recognition. Dont reward childish insolent behavior. nt
7962
Aug 2015
#152
I know the protesters identified themselves as BLM members but how do we know?
fasttense
Aug 2015
#35
The only team that is pushing this anti Bernie thing with African Americans is...
Rosa Luxemburg
Aug 2015
#46
Looks like the swiftboating is on full bore. Doubt it will work with Sanders, though.
mikehiggins
Aug 2015
#51
I do not think this was a planned rally for Bernie. That will be later tonight. This was a rally
jwirr
Aug 2015
#60
It was officially a Rally for Social Security and Medicare featuring Bernie & other speakers.
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#98
Correct. It was a Rally for SS & Medicare with several excellent speakers before Bernie.
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#80
Read closely. Paper number 1 say 2 rallies but then goes on to say one is a Social Security rally
jwirr
Aug 2015
#164
It's disappointing that they have to interrupt Sanders' rallies, but it is for a cause
NYCButterfinger
Aug 2015
#84
They should have a dialouge with ALL presidential candidates, regardless of party
NYCButterfinger
Aug 2015
#192
Good work! Keep shutting down leftists and progressives! Leave right wing racists unimpeded!
villager
Aug 2015
#134
After stealing microphone:"You're never going to hear Sanders speak unless I hear silence here NOW!"
Old Crow
Aug 2015
#170
The video from this event proves BLM is run by narcissistic bullies, not movement activists
Larkspur
Aug 2015
#173
I support and applaud #Blacklivesmatter's demand for true equal civil rights.
Agnosticsherbet
Aug 2015
#181
Social Security, health care, climage change and income inequality...
WorseBeforeBetter
Aug 2015
#219
But he's evading the direct issue that has been dogging him for a month, just ....
George II
Aug 2015
#221
Yay! Shutting down Bernie Sanders campaign rallies is a *great* way to end racism!
Nye Bevan
Aug 2015
#228