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12. I appreciate NPR's "Brooks and Shields" from yesterday, 2/8/19

Sat Feb 9, 2019, 11:22 AM

Feb 2019

Mark Shields said it best. Northam has led a political life of pushing forward the agenda Rev. William J. Barber II stated in his writing. He has been working for health care for Virginians, advancing voting rights in Virginia, and although he did a stupid, racist stunt back in the 80's, I think he has more than proved his faith in doing what is right for people of color and ALL Virginians.

Hate to use the term "witch hunt", since there actually is evidence of racist behavior in his past....distant past. I think it's time we withdraw from the circular firing squad and move forward. He has apologized, albeit an awkward and clumbsy event; but he has proved he is there for people of color and to help erase the stain of the treasonous confederacy in Virginia.

Let it Be!

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Rev. William J. Barber II, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign weighs in on Gov. Northam in WAPO: [View all] ehrnst Feb 2019 OP

K&R PatSeg Feb 2019 #1

That's the most eloquent and thoughtful writing I've yet seen on Northam. femmedem Feb 2019 #2

Barber to Lee Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2019 #7

Powerful! Thank you so much; I had missed that thread. femmedem Feb 2019 #21

He is a frequent guest on Joy Reid's shows. spooky3 Feb 2019 #24

He has tremendous gravitas. He speaks with such authenticity, calimary Feb 2019 #31

I am ashamed volstork Feb 2019 #62

Kick and rec. Rev Barber is a very wise man. Dennis Donovan Feb 2019 #3

He is also very respectful and almost humble, despite his imposing physical presence. DFW Feb 2019 #9

Wow, love this personal account of meeting Dr Barber. iluvtennis Feb 2019 #30

I was one of the VERY few "nobodies" there that evening. DFW Feb 2019 #36

I saw his speech. It was grand. Blue_true Feb 2019 #34

There are very few that can spellbind an audience like William Barber. DFW Feb 2019 #37

I'm from North Carolina where Dr Barber instituted Moral Mondays. octoberlib Feb 2019 #45

Absolutely! appal_jack Feb 2019 #61

Hello! octoberlib Feb 2019 #65

Well done to you ! That was the first time I had heard of him, and I was riveted by what he had to OnDoutside Feb 2019 #58

I had known about him for a while before that. However... DFW Feb 2019 #69

Well you did a great service in asking him, and mesmerizing is the word. He has great presence. OnDoutside Feb 2019 #70

No, she is one whose path and mine have never crossed. DFW Feb 2019 #71

K&R! G_j Feb 2019 #4

Love him, and so appreciate his intelligent and sensitive take on this issue. lark Feb 2019 #5

He clearly believes that people can become better people. Blue_true Feb 2019 #35

I did not get that a rapist should be forgiven, not in the slightest. lark Feb 2019 #40

Where did I say that a person that gets proven as a rapist should be forgiven? Blue_true Feb 2019 #42

I apologize that I misunderstood your post. lark Feb 2019 #48

No problem. Blue_true Feb 2019 #63

hold his feet to the fire, Rev. Barber Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2019 #6

Barber has that sspecial gift. DFW Feb 2019 #38

k&r MrGrieves Feb 2019 #8

And Robert Byrd was instrumental in getting the MLK Jr statue funded and in place.... kentuck Feb 2019 #10

This needs to make the greatest page pandr32 Feb 2019 #11

I appreciate NPR's "Brooks and Shields" from yesterday, 2/8/19 Hulk Feb 2019 #12

Kick and recommend. bronxiteforever Feb 2019 #13

I love it when someone safeinOhio Feb 2019 #14

Rev. William Barber gets it FakeNoose Feb 2019 #15

Did your Jewish friends find your Nazi costume entertaining? OneBro Feb 2019 #23

I'm not dismissing racism, not for one minute FakeNoose Feb 2019 #28

WTH is that? (n/t) Lefta Dissenter Feb 2019 #64

I love Rev. Barber ooky Feb 2019 #16

Very wise..Northam has offered a sincere apology .. let's watch his actions...see if they match Thekaspervote Feb 2019 #17

He already has a record of actions that have been positive for Black people and a better society Blue_true Feb 2019 #39

Love Rev Barber DeminPennswoods Feb 2019 #18

A much more eloquent and authoritative version of the suggestions I've made here. Ms. Toad Feb 2019 #19

You're welcome.(nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #52

Barber has laid out Northam and Herring's road to repentance (and how they can stay in office). SunSeeker Feb 2019 #20

wow....powerful..... dhill926 Feb 2019 #22

In His Eloquent Way, Pastor Barber Gives Us a Way Forward Embodying True Christian Principles dlk Feb 2019 #25

Thank you Rev. Barber! True Blue American Feb 2019 #26

I've been waiting for his response. dem4decades Feb 2019 #27

That's a better way forward than undoing an election. Qutzupalotl Feb 2019 #29

I think a lot of people were counting on Fairfax taking the reins ecstatic Feb 2019 #41

A wise man. Forgive, if repentant, and work w/the man on the issues the Rev. writes about. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #32

Reverend Barber II has such a wonderful take on life and the potential of all people. Blue_true Feb 2019 #33

So good! Systemic racism- we must stop it. EndGOPPropaganda Feb 2019 #43

I adore this man. octoberlib Feb 2019 #44

The weight of Rev Barber's words is based . . . peggysue2 Feb 2019 #46

Wonderful words. Power 2 the People Feb 2019 #47

You've Got To Be Carefully Taught - South Pacific (1958) niyad Feb 2019 #49

I don't see how this applies to... tonedevil Feb 2019 #50

You can contact Reverend Barber ehrnst Feb 2019 #51

I could send him a message... tonedevil Feb 2019 #53

He is the only one who can answer your question. ehrnst Feb 2019 #54

I'm satisfied... tonedevil Feb 2019 #57

No taunting. Just commenting on your goal with that post. ehrnst Feb 2019 #66

If you think so. /nt tonedevil Feb 2019 #67

Yes, I do.(nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #68

He got some damn rotten advice. Duppers Feb 2019 #56

Eloquently said. Duppers Feb 2019 #55

I hope Rev Barber's advice helps to turn the tide. OnDoutside Feb 2019 #59

Kr Meowmee Feb 2019 #60