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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]romanic
(2,841 posts)132. Yawn
Another sneak-attack on those "racist white supremacist" Sanders supporters using BLM as pawns to protect Hillary (who had little patience for BLM, much like the mostly black audience who saw through their attention-seeking antics).
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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