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RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
Mon Jul 20, 2015, 04:50 PM Jul 2015

Bernie and BLM attacks: My take [View all]

Bernie is the likely nominee of the Democratic Party, therefore he is being singled out. I take these attacks as a sign of his power.

Black people's problems are not something Bernie can do much about until he becomes President. Others who have been in power haven't done much, otherwise there would not be so much angst.

As for the political attacks, these are born out of frustration that there is not much else to attack Bernie about, so those who fear the Bern, use this matter to divide. Such is politics as we have learned. What's so great about following Bernie is that in the future divisive politics such as we see today will become abnormal.

If you too are a Bernie supporter just let these attacks slide, like water off a duck's back.

Thank you and have a nice day.

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Bernie and BLM attacks: My take [View all] RobertEarl Jul 2015 OP
My take: JaneyVee Jul 2015 #1
No, not gonna do that RobertEarl Jul 2015 #2
totally agree marym625 Jul 2015 #4
+1 n/t Triana Jul 2015 #17
I'm calling it like I see it - it is an attack. London Lover Man Jul 2015 #3
Bernie cancelled his meeting. JaneyVee Jul 2015 #5
If they wanted a meeting they should've acted like they wanted one. arcane1 Jul 2015 #6
Yup. n/t progressoid Jul 2015 #14
So they should act and behave the way Sanders supporters want them to? Gman Jul 2015 #26
I didn't say that. arcane1 Jul 2015 #30
When you basically tell them to have a polite meeting Gman Jul 2015 #49
I agree with all of that. I'm not questioning the cause at all. arcane1 Jul 2015 #52
I have no doubt whatsoever you agree 1000% Gman Jul 2015 #58
Bernie is not in power. He is a candidate for the Presidency. PADemD Jul 2015 #78
I remember the phrase "speak truth to power" Gman Jul 2015 #90
To behave as rational adults who want to be efective spokespeople for snagglepuss Jul 2015 #61
Ok so, Gman Jul 2015 #91
In a civilized manner, with respect. In the same kind of manner blacks want snagglepuss Jul 2015 #98
They are... Agschmid Jul 2015 #82
Agreed. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #27
HE did not cancell JV. PLease stop spreading this LIE Indepatriot Jul 2015 #8
Not according to one organizer: JaneyVee Jul 2015 #13
He also tweeted "I think @HillaryClinton should've been there to make this argument directly" progressoid Jul 2015 #19
At a Dem fundraiser scheduled in advance. JaneyVee Jul 2015 #20
How convenient. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #29
See below. George II Jul 2015 #32
NRN was probably scheduled a year in advance. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #37
I'll tell her people to contact your people the next time a scheduling conflict comes up... George II Jul 2015 #41
Wrong. Southwest flies nonstop from LIT to PHX London Lover Man Jul 2015 #68
I've done that before - here in Connecticut it's the "Jefferson Jackson BAILEY Dinner"... George II Jul 2015 #74
Someones gotta raise money for the Democratic party. JaneyVee Jul 2015 #33
Another attack on Bernie? RobertEarl Jul 2015 #38
Really? You think that was an "attack"? JaneyVee Jul 2015 #42
Jefferson Jackson RobertEarl Jul 2015 #47
He was at the Democratic Dinner. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #40
Good. JaneyVee Jul 2015 #44
Which "Democratic Dinner"? George II Jul 2015 #45
Friday nights Dinner in Iowa. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #46
She was at Arkansas' biggest, most important DEMOCRATIC event of the year....... George II Jul 2015 #31
Heh... RobertEarl Jul 2015 #60
Jefferson Jackson dinner? Sounds kind of familiar. progressoid Jul 2015 #85
Right, as a GUEST, not keynote speaker (they reserve that honor for Democrats) George II Jul 2015 #86
Bwaa ha ha ha. You made a joke about Bernie not being a Democrat. progressoid Jul 2015 #88
It wasn't a joke. George II Jul 2015 #89
hmm, who do I see pictured here? PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #96
one response to first tweet Go Vols Jul 2015 #21
Meeting with who? whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #9
Would've loved to see the reaction to Hillary if she had the guts to show up. Her absence from the event was quite telling. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #66
Telling of what, she was at a Democratic fundraiser. JaneyVee Jul 2015 #72
They are attacks. 840high Jul 2015 #48
Yup. Agschmid Jul 2015 #57
They aren't just attacks. They are unwarranted attacks. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #76
Exactly, Janey! And, NRN stands with #BlackLivesMatter.. Cha Jul 2015 #97
Remember, though, that the 1% will do whatever is necessary to ensure Zorra Jul 2015 #7
They didn't spend almost a million dollars on polling for nothing! n/t arcane1 Jul 2015 #11
Yup RobertEarl Jul 2015 #12
Becoming just another flavor of teaparty. Downwinder Jul 2015 #10
To what are you referring? Maedhros Jul 2015 #56
I agree, this is a marathon not a sprint. Left coast liberal Jul 2015 #15
Agree that this is being used for attacks on Sanders... AOR Jul 2015 #16
Not going to argue against that RobertEarl Jul 2015 #18
Justice goes to the highest bidder... AOR Jul 2015 #36
So Blacks should shut up and let Sanders be prez Gman Jul 2015 #22
Sure. Whatever RobertEarl Jul 2015 #23
Let's see how many black people they will get to the polls if that happens. Stellar Jul 2015 #65
Yeah, you're the one who, uh, surely "got it". n/t brentspeak Jul 2015 #73
Probably. mmonk Jul 2015 #24
How can one be "singled out" when two were interrupted? Maybe "doubled out"? George II Jul 2015 #25
On DU, George RobertEarl Jul 2015 #34
Nobody is impugning Sanders integrity. Stop with the bogus straw man garbage. KittyWampus Jul 2015 #43
There it is again RobertEarl Jul 2015 #51
He apparently marched with MLK and then never did anything ever again arcane1 Jul 2015 #54
No, the problem is Gman Jul 2015 #93
Just as Black? RobertEarl Jul 2015 #94
Yes I know Gman Jul 2015 #95
No you stop Kalidurga Jul 2015 #53
+1 arcane1 Jul 2015 #55
"Strawman" is some posters middle names. zappaman Jul 2015 #63
This message was self-deleted by its author brentspeak Jul 2015 #69
They're saying in essence Gman Jul 2015 #92
Just....eww... kjones Jul 2015 #28
So where is BLM with Obama on all of this? jalan48 Jul 2015 #35
My take: If Bernie Sanders' campaign is as tone deaf and unwilling to change KittyWampus Jul 2015 #39
That would be too bad. Clinton 840high Jul 2015 #50
Dog whistling was Clinton's downfall in '08 - it will be again for 2016. London Lover Man Jul 2015 #71
You see too many trainwrecks on DU, eventually they cease to entertain. randome Jul 2015 #59
Here's the deal.... Stellar Jul 2015 #62
Whoa, dude RobertEarl Jul 2015 #70
Sorry...I guess I was reading down thread from your original post. Stellar Jul 2015 #77
"Bernie still needs to get people from BLM in his organization to help him." SusanCalvin Jul 2015 #79
That's all I've been trying to say. Thank you! Stellar Jul 2015 #80
Thank you. SusanCalvin Jul 2015 #81
I feel that Bernie could tell those in the movement what can be done and what can't. Stellar Jul 2015 #83
And not told how to feel. SusanCalvin Jul 2015 #84
Exactly! nt Stellar Jul 2015 #87
It was a Stunt that worked. That is all. Blue State Bandit Jul 2015 #64
Tired of family members being killed... Stellar Jul 2015 #67
This: JDPriestly Jul 2015 #75
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