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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders on Andrew Gillium and Stacey Abrams: Many Whites 'Uncomfortable' Voting for Black... [View all]SunSeeker
(51,367 posts)49. Exactly. And don't be sorry to tell the truth. nt
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Bernie Sanders on Andrew Gillium and Stacey Abrams: Many Whites 'Uncomfortable' Voting for Black... [View all]
DonViejo
Nov 2018
OP
I am tired of seeing his face, reading his name and reading his pronouncements
tymorial
Nov 2018
#27
But there are also people such as Colin Powell that had different backgrounds and histories than
dameatball
Nov 2018
#52
Absolutely. I believe he is an honorable man. His support of Bush/Cheney was disappointing.
dameatball
Nov 2018
#60
I'm always so disappointed with people like Powell(and McCain) they never step-up to speak
Sunlei
Nov 2018
#116
Because identity politics scares white people, who then retreat to their identities
marylandblue
Nov 2018
#5
As someone born in the MS Delta and raised in CA's Central Valley, I agree with you, not Sanders.
deurbano
Nov 2018
#24
Some of theses people probably voted for Obama though. Gillum, and Abrams, was just too far left. nt
mr_liberal
Nov 2018
#12
No, Obama's half white so they felt more comfortable. Rascist is as racist does Bernie.
Pisces
Nov 2018
#22
If the voter and the candidate share political ideology and supports the candidate's agenda
tymorial
Nov 2018
#30
I'm sorry, but that sounds like confirmation that Bernie doesn't really undersand racism.
Nitram
Nov 2018
#18
I think some here are letting their strange hate for Sanders blur them to facts.
lovemydogs
Nov 2018
#38
I like Sanders. He says dumb shit sometimes. "What Bernie REALLY meant to say" doesn't cut it here
emulatorloo
Nov 2018
#42
You can still like him. This was an incredibly ignorant thing to say, regardless. NT
Adrahil
Nov 2018
#51
There's an audio of the interview. In context, he discussed the ramping up of racism and hate ...
Donkees
Nov 2018
#95
lovemydogs, you are imagining things. Calling out racism does not mean we hate Bernie.
Nitram
Nov 2018
#111
I read this on another thread, and the more I think about this, I have to ask, what is his point?
Wintryjade
Nov 2018
#47
He is not a Democrat. Sanders states he isn't a Democrat. D is not behind his name, I is.
Wintryjade
Nov 2018
#69
But, this is not about Bernie Sanders. It is about our Democratic Party and the 2020 race.
Wintryjade
Nov 2018
#75
My point. Sanders must state now if he is running and what party he expects to run with.
Wintryjade
Nov 2018
#83
Ok. So all I am saying is I would like that conversation now as opposed to later.
Wintryjade
Nov 2018
#97
Hey Bernie & Hillary you're going to team-up early 2020 primary & let us D voters
Sunlei
Nov 2018
#117
Is it true that some white people are uncomfortable voting for African Americans?
andym
Nov 2018
#62
And there are many women who are uncomfortable voting for a woman. /nt
hopeforchange2008
Nov 2018
#64
As a Boomer...I remember "Stand By Your Man". HRC got caught up in that one.
libdem4life
Nov 2018
#67
The Democrats push "Bernie's socialism" every single day and for years. Well before Sanders,
Wintryjade
Nov 2018
#84
It seems that some of sanders progressives were the margin of victory for DeSantis
Gothmog
Nov 2018
#112
I agree nexttime it will be easier for Andrew Gillum in Florida and Stacey Abrams in Georgia.
Sunlei
Nov 2018
#114
Please Bernie I beg you, get out of the way of some more viable Democratic candidates.
redstatebluegirl
Nov 2018
#126
After this racial statement, I dare question his self professed claim as a 'Progressive Leader'.
Bfd
Nov 2018
#128
Nor one I would ever belong to. I don't know what base he's speaking to, but its not ours.
Bfd
Nov 2018
#130