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In reply to the discussion: "African Americans for Hillary" headed by Rep. John Lewis, is the event BLM protested. [View all]azmom
(5,208 posts)30. Hypocracy is pretending you didn't just
read what BLM said about Clinton's failure to put out a criminal justice platform, or her failure to properly explain why she supported Clinton's crime bil.
But, carry on.
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"African Americans for Hillary" headed by Rep. John Lewis, is the event BLM protested. [View all]
stevenleser
Oct 2015
OP
Exactly, Steven.. Hill supporters aren't dissing #BLM.. The BS fans who did that need to take
Cha
Oct 2015
#3
Want to know what's really silly? Link to your criticisms of Sanders' supporters here 4 months ago
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#28
It's a very simple request and point. What were you doing four months ago when Sanders supporters
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#53
Once you call your opponent names you have ceded the moral high ground, just saying.
DemocratSinceBirth
Oct 2015
#143
You know, for someone who wishes to be taken seriously on Fox News, you take the cake...
MrMickeysMom
Oct 2015
#154
This post just kicked up to the top of my "My Posts" list, so someone on my ignore list responded.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#98
Bernie gave them the podium, stood behind them for some time and let them speak, he wasn't huffy and
Uncle Joe
Oct 2015
#18
and what would have happened if #BLM had run up on stage and literally grabbed the mic
azurnoir
Oct 2015
#58
And what if my aunt was really my uncle? We can speculate all we want and make suppositions
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#72
Nope, the point is Hillary was actually discussing African American issues and not trying to
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#92
Oh really? Because that video you are responding to is Bernie speaking at
Luminous Animal
Oct 2015
#126
i think the bigger problem was the conpsiracy theories, i think it was ok to disagree and not like
JI7
Oct 2015
#11
Those conspiracy theories were a subset of Sanders' supporters attacks on BLM in general.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#16
Well, I would love to believe that, but just see the Sanders supporters here under this OP.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#48
Ahh, I see your point now and it is an interesting one. I certainly cannot refute it.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#66
Exactly JI7.. the Soros/Hillary CT that were proposed right on this board about #BLM being in
Cha
Oct 2015
#71
BLM has excellent issues in general. But that's not what Sanders supporters were saying 4 months ago
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#20
I support BLM period. Not just when they attack the other guy. And I don't attack them when they
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#33
Hillary was very comfortable with #BlackLivesMatters Prostesting .. i'm so glad they did!
Cha
Oct 2015
#70
Last I heard, BLM had turned it down. I am hoping they reconsider. It would be an excellent town
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#23
DWS refused to have a BLM debate, only a forum. I will leave it to the reader to discern why n/t
JonLeibowitz
Oct 2015
#67
Yeah, um, Bernie supporters were saying the same thing about wanting fewer debates in general.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#68
Most boxers who just got knocked out want rematches too. The only better thing for Hillary than more
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#80
Your post confuses me. First Bernie supporters don't want more debates and now we do? n/t
JonLeibowitz
Oct 2015
#84
Nothing confusing about it. Before the 1st debate all Sanders supporters wanted more debates.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#87
So the only reason i want more is because i am stupid? LOL! Debate is good for the party n/t
JonLeibowitz
Oct 2015
#101
Hey, I am sure boxers have smart reasons for wanting to get back in the ring with someone
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#110
If it is dizzying, it is only because it's inspired by the level of your responses. nt
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#117
Two candidates have called for more debates, Bernie and O'Malley, O'Malley has done so even
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2015
#141
Yes: "I look forward to the Town Hall being planned, where presidential candidates will face real
Chathamization
Oct 2015
#140
Depends. Please link to your criticisms of Sanders supporters 4 months ago when they attacked BLM
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#25
So, how do explain the anger that the protesters felt and being pushed out?
Luminous Animal
Oct 2015
#32
Sure, as soon as you link to your criticisms of Sanders supporters here 4 months ago when they
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#37
Yes, what did you do when Sanders supporters attacked BLM. Did you join in? Were you silent?
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#63
You can't answer for yourself? I can do the research. Is that what you really want? nt
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#78
Oooh! I so totally attacked BLM! I knew that was the post that you were going to bring
Luminous Animal
Oct 2015
#86
Sure. AND you stood by while fellow Sanders supporters eviscerated BLM here. Only to reappear now
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#89
They will deny it.. just like they deny everything when busted. Glad they're not accusing #BLM
Cha
Oct 2015
#99
You called it. Check downthread how that person is trying to slither out of it. nt
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#115
I asked several people to just stop. I PMed people and asked them to stop.
Luminous Animal
Oct 2015
#104
And you can't link to any of them when asked. You couldn't stand up in DU public to the nastiness
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#108
What I get from all of this is that only 'certain' Black people's opinions matter,
polly7
Oct 2015
#124
Hey, if we can hold Sanders responsible for his past gun positions, you can complain about my
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#38
I explained my reasons in my endorsement of Hillary. What are your reasons for flip flopping?
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#46
Nope, sorry. If you are going to damn someone to hell for changing their mind, you better carry
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#56
You're correct. I pointed out that your word is of no value. I'm done now.
DisgustipatedinCA
Oct 2015
#60
This post just kicked up to the top of my "My Posts" list, so someone on my ignore list responded.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#109
It was a David Pakman article. Does that somehow excuse pro Sanders DUers for running with it?
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#85
I discount anything anywhere that is rife with right wing memes like "Soros funded astroturf"
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#90
No, it's not subjective. "Democrat party" is not subjective. "Hitlery" is not subjective.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#121
I watched the video of the man insulting the protesters and calling them "ignorant."
tblue37
Oct 2015
#158
DU has an ugly history around disruptive activism, most here denigrate any activist that is not
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2015
#142
I'm not speaking for the activists. I support them, whether it's my candidate or
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#156
It is my unvarnished opinion that Mr. Leser has acquitted himself admirably in this thread.
DemocratSinceBirth
Oct 2015
#146
The woman of the hour is here!! 😊👏🏾😘@HillaryClinton #AfricanAmericansForHillary
riversedge
Oct 2015
#157
Do people understand the difference between "protesting an event" & interrupting an event
Matariki
Nov 2015
#164