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DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)
41. I will see your truth and raise you one
Fri Sep 26, 2014, 05:02 PM
Sep 2014

Many of the same self-described "liberals" will indeed complain about their benefits being cut, but they will also be the first to lay roses at Rand's feet for several things.

One: making Marijuana legal. I know that Cannabis is legit medicine, but frankly, there are a lot of people that A) just want to legalize their pastime and B) think they will make a shitload of money. These will also be the same people who will complain when Monsanto, with the aid of the Tobacco Companies, makes damned sure that their brand of weed is knocked out of existence by the corporate strands that are probably all ready to go. Let's not even get into what the Medical industry will do, goodbye dime bags, hello big markup on price, with the ATF and DEA being replaced by the IRS.

And let us not forget Medea Benjamin, who made literal Valentines to Ron Paul, Randy's dad, even though he has been a zealous opponent of abortion rights. I wonder what these self-appointed "Feminists" will think when the Paul family brings back the back alley doctor days in a way that even the Bushes dared not do.

Let us not forget the Travis Smileys and Cornel Wests, who will talk about this as if the Paul rise to power is the key to getting a "real" black man elected, and by that, we mean someone that obeys them.

Do not get me wrong, Obama has disappointed me in many ways, mostly because he has allowed parasites and scum to use him and compromise him. It is like watching Muhammad Ali fight in his later years, with the Clintons playing the role of Don King, aka , the sob who will capitalize on his fighter, then betray him when he is too punch drunk to be exploited any more. However, there are a lot of people who attack because they know Obama is, by the very nature of being Black, able to be attacked with a vigor that no other could be attacked with. Yes, he is the Trayvon Martin or Michael Brown who can get shot for going into the wrong 7-11, with a bunch of white middle-class hipsters and blue collar types raising a Pabst Blue Ribbon in solidarity with the gunman. What is sad is that , if a president Hillary were to get into office, many of the people that attacked Obama will be as silent as a stone tombstone about Hillary. I really, really look forward to seeing what Jane "Obama reporters are sexist" Hamsher over at FDL does when her Goddess decides to start world war III to get her street cred.

I find it interesting ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 OP
doesn't it make you glad you're black? underthematrix Sep 2014 #1
You are not alone. LoisB Sep 2014 #10
We can still see it JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #2
Here you go ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #12
Man JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #17
I agree wholeheartedly albino65 Sep 2014 #30
"that particular poser( um-m-m I mean poster)" Number23 Sep 2014 #150
I will see your truth and raise you one DonCoquixote Sep 2014 #41
I think I have a crush on you! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #47
You got that right! sheshe2 Sep 2014 #70
Actually, I think they won't mind it a bit. Their lives and those of their loved ones won't be hurt. freshwest Oct 2014 #156
I'm right there with you... giftedgirl77 Sep 2014 #3
I guess I can only rec. this once BeyondGeography Sep 2014 #4
As usual, DU not excluded, black man has to be twice as good as the white man for half the credit. Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #5
That is exactly what my parents used to tell me, and lo and behold, they were right. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #138
S'truth. Holder has done a lot of good for a lot of people. riqster Sep 2014 #6
I agree libodem Sep 2014 #8
Your last sentence seems especially prophetic to me. riqster Sep 2014 #16
Yep libodem Sep 2014 #34
I loved that sentence! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #58
AG Holder has done some great work on voting rights Gothmog Sep 2014 #7
Not according to DU "liberals/progressives" eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #9
there is a a happy face side to Holder and a more truedelphi Sep 2014 #13
And ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #18
Um JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #19
Where was all the indignation truedelphi Sep 2014 #25
So this is you coming to the AA group to support African Americans? bravenak Sep 2014 #29
If there is to be equality in our nation, truedelphi Sep 2014 #37
Lack of self awareness in others upsets me. bravenak Sep 2014 #48
You said it so I won't have to ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #63
Anything for the Ten Trusted Duers!! bravenak Sep 2014 #66
I'm one JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #93
That was quite a party! bravenak Sep 2014 #95
Shhh ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #128
4. You guys aren't niiiiiiiice! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #143
Dayum! I have missed your voice here bravenak! sheshe2 Sep 2014 #75
I missed you too!! bravenak Sep 2014 #84
I can not blame you in the least, bravenak. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #85
I've just been taking care of family. bravenak Sep 2014 #88
So sorry about the funeral, bravenak. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #136
Yes a million times gwheezie Sep 2014 #114
It always upsets me when liberals and conservatives team up. bravenak Sep 2014 #118
Probably healthier that way gwheezie Sep 2014 #122
They prick at me otherwise. bravenak Sep 2014 #123
I have resisted re-posting ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #129
Funny how some liberals have soul twins in the Tea Party. bravenak Sep 2014 #133
Well, I think you may have left a slight bruise. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #139
I hope so. bravenak Sep 2014 #147
Girl, DAMN! I have missed you soo much!!! Number23 Sep 2014 #151
I think it's high time to start telling people we see through them bravenak Sep 2014 #154
I love when it's Sunday JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #155
Awesome truths. This is the quality of post that is severely lacking in GD. freshwest Oct 2014 #157
N/T JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #60
Do you realize how offensive it is for a (presumably) white person ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #61
+1 eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #57
What Bravenak said above JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #36
Taking it in sections ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #38
Excuse me, but regarding Holder, the "he hasn't committed crime" meme truedelphi Sep 2014 #43
Your suspicions do not equal a crime being committed. bravenak Sep 2014 #50
Nor, do the suspicions of journalists. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #65
And by the way, dismissing Holder's full throttled war on poorer people who use truedelphi Sep 2014 #51
If you cannot see how you are using poor people ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #55
Until recently I didn't even use marijuana. But for years I was a home health aide. truedelphi Sep 2014 #86
Stop ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #89
Bwhahahahaha! truedelphi Sep 2014 #90
Notice ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #91
I noticed a 'privileged' difference. bravenak Sep 2014 #92
Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #97
Please do not post in this forum again. Number23 Sep 2014 #152
"Holder should be considered one of the top AG's" handmade34 Sep 2014 #62
Bigotry may be a major component here, ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #11
I suggested that ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #14
Excellent post. ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #15
Or to ask the larger philosophical question ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #26
No. Beowulf42 Sep 2014 #22
What's the difference between ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #149
You are aware, I hope, that Mr Holder was heading up the truedelphi Sep 2014 #20
You've missed my point ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #21
I certainly see it. bravenak Sep 2014 #24
Off topic Paul Mooney JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #79
I haven't read it yet. bravenak Sep 2014 #83
mine too JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #94
Our eyes are open, my friend, many others are not. Anansi1171 Sep 2014 #35
LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #46
I guess they're frustrated because Dems disown their base while Republicans embrace their base. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #23
Attorney General Holder's fight for racial Civil Rights IS ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #27
Agreed,...but there's no pleasing some people... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #28
There’s an old Soviet saying: " If you think it, don’t say it. jtuck004 Sep 2014 #31
K&R stonecutter357 Sep 2014 #32
I am not an African American, so sorry to be commenting in your group Tumbulu Sep 2014 #33
First - welcome JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #42
thanks Tumbulu Sep 2014 #72
I don't see how one can fight racism while promoting classism. Gore1FL Sep 2014 #39
How should I respond to this? ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #49
You could recognize that the two are intertwined Gore1FL Sep 2014 #52
They really aren't JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #56
Intertwined, but of different thread ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #67
I acknowlegdge my response was obnoxious and I apologize. Gore1FL Sep 2014 #68
Did you read my thread that was hidden? ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #71
I can only speak for myself. SamKnause Sep 2014 #40
really? DonCoquixote Sep 2014 #44
so sadly true nt Tumbulu Sep 2014 #73
If you can't beat fox News, then you are in the wrong field. DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #106
one thing this era has showed DonCoquixote Sep 2014 #137
But black people JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #45
And, do you feel compelled to answer ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #53
I will try. SamKnause Sep 2014 #59
I sincerely believe you ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #69
Looking at 1Strongs post #69 JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #74
Thank you. SamKnause Sep 2014 #76
Sure, I think everyone here can agree on many of his accomplishments, especially Civil Rights. DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #107
And you feel compelled to support those calling ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #117
Only when that "defense" has a realistic chance jeff47 Sep 2014 #119
I agree with EVERYTHING in the above DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #105
Really? Republicans meet on inauguration day to decide how to destroy him jeff47 Sep 2014 #120
Face it, he's always been a mixed bag Warpy Sep 2014 #54
How true , Trickie Dick to Shrub were all villans . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #78
... handmade34 Sep 2014 #64
This message was self-deleted by its author orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #77
I don't understand what you are saying. eom 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #80
This message was self-deleted by its author orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #96
1Strong JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #102
Yeah. I saw that as I was working to my car ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #115
I think Holder had his ups and downs. I think the same thing about Obama. BlueJazz Sep 2014 #81
Let me try again ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #82
"seem so gleeful in their assault of Attorney General Holder." BlueJazz Sep 2014 #87
This message was self-deleted by its author orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #98
Do you even notice that this is the African American group? bravenak Sep 2014 #99
I honestly thought it wa GD, your absolutely right, Sorry . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #100
Accepted and understood. bravenak Sep 2014 #101
I grabbed one of the posts JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #103
I found it interesting.nt bravenak Sep 2014 #104
What Concerns me is what you can't see JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #109
Thats the scariest part. bravenak Sep 2014 #110
I don't want to sound disrespectful to AG Holder. If I ever met him in person I would shake his hand DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #108
You gotta look around a bit JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #111
"they are going to block the next appointee." DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #113
I'm looking in GD JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #116
He better wear a flag pin and hold a baby jesus. bravenak Sep 2014 #124
LOL. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #131
Or worse a cup of tea gwheezie Sep 2014 #132
Thank you . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #112
Despite having ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #121
well, they won't listen to a white DUer explain it, either .... kwassa Sep 2014 #125
A voice of reason ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #127
so true, nt Tumbulu Sep 2014 #134
You have nailed it, kwassa. And I reached the same conclusion a long time ago Number23 Sep 2014 #153
It is pretty clear to me gwheezie Sep 2014 #126
I'm getting frustrated gollygee Sep 2014 #130
fuck them , bunch of fucking racists JI7 Sep 2014 #135
I fear, sadly, that the right may have been spot on about white liberalism all along. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #140
just keep in mind that what you see on the internet are usually the worst ones JI7 Sep 2014 #141
Great point. I realize there's a distinction. Anonymity does provide a certain protection. Most.. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #142
Thank you for providing perspective ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #144
Great point! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #145
knock on doors?!? ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #146
Yeppers - and great feedback! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #148
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