2016 Postmortem

bravenak

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238. Did that speech nullify his vote? No.

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Sanders Invokes MLK Legacy as He Aims for Black Votes [View all] bravenak Nov 2015 OP

. bravenak Nov 2015 #1

Strange he would leave that out. BootinUp Nov 2015 #2

It disgusts me. bravenak Nov 2015 #3

lol Vattel Nov 2015 #18

History is history. bravenak Nov 2015 #19

He's not re-defining anything. He's speaking Truth. nt californiabernin Feb 2016 #227

Thanks, brave for posting the truths. You are standing strong. Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #4

You're welcome. And thank you. bravenak Nov 2015 #5

K&R Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #6

Here's some video of the night before: lovemydog Nov 2015 #7

Thank you. bravenak Nov 2015 #8

You're welcome. lovemydog Nov 2015 #9

You act as though he is a liar. He is not, and you cannot document that he is. DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2015 #10

What does that have to do with the fact that MLK was fighting for BLACK sanitation workers? bravenak Nov 2015 #12

Go back to your link. Lots of good info on what Bernice King has to to with MLK. DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2015 #13

Does her relationship change FACTS? bravenak Nov 2015 #16

No, but of course, he never claimed otherwise. DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2015 #21

Jus left that part out. bravenak Nov 2015 #24

You're trying to make something out of nothing--people know that about you. DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2015 #26

She just hates Bernie for some reason Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #27

Hatred and anger ruin a persons ability to think rationally AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #150

Hillary Clinton's supporters never call me house- well, any bad names. bravenak Nov 2015 #28

Someone publicized an email you apparently sent that says otherwise r.e. Clinton. DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2015 #41

So? That was from a month ago. bravenak Nov 2015 #43

So the other poster truthfully represented what you said. Interesting. DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2015 #45

Nothing he posted was a lie. He was fully factual. bravenak Nov 2015 #47

You have been outed AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #157

I do not think I care what you think or ever did bravenak Nov 2015 #158

Nobody does AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #160

Sigh bravenak Nov 2015 #162

People do "know about you", brave! As a strong, compassionate, intelligent, brave woman Cha Nov 2015 #78

Awww! bravenak Nov 2015 #79

Good gawd, NO! That's a badge of honor what they think about you or any of us! Cha Nov 2015 #81

I was watching boondocks the other night bravenak Nov 2015 #82

"You don’t get to use Martin Luther King Jr. as your “Imaginary Black Yes Man”!!!" Damn Straight! Cha Nov 2015 #86

. bravenak Nov 2015 #88

Just so people understand the context here and the troll thing riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #87

Just wait until if you go "off-message" Scootaloo Nov 2015 #110

I am suspicious of folks who praise ladies who call me nwords. bravenak Nov 2015 #114

And when the same person is de-blacked and called "self-hating" for not supporting a candidate? Scootaloo Nov 2015 #142

Go ahead and support her. bravenak Nov 2015 #144

Just with the racists who think they get to say what she is and isn't? Scootaloo Nov 2015 #154

I have no idea what she is. bravenak Nov 2015 #159

Like I said, ain't my place to take that on. Scootaloo Nov 2015 #165

Bye. bravenak Nov 2015 #166

Seeya Scootaloo Nov 2015 #168

I just cannot hear talk of that woman or the reason why I should accept that crap. bravenak Nov 2015 #170

I hate discussing that person. I refuse to hear the excuses as to why I should accept such nasty bravenak Nov 2015 #169

Why shoud anything I say matter? Scootaloo Nov 2015 #195

A-fucking-men. nt. polly7 Nov 2015 #149

. bravenak Nov 2015 #156

Here is why she said what she did on Twitter. polly7 Nov 2015 #200

She won't ever go off message Capt. Obvious Nov 2015 #206

I do. Makes this very easy bravenak Nov 2015 #222

Your unwarranted personal attack aside, the omission isn't "nothing" Rose Siding Nov 2015 #31

No. They really are nothing. And trying to make something berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #53

What I do best is be me. bravenak Nov 2015 #60

Lol berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #65

I do that when I see the twitter polls bravenak Nov 2015 #66

Lol berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #68

Me too. bravenak Nov 2015 #70

Lol AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #164

For me too, I agree bravenak Nov 2015 #167

lmao. polly7 Nov 2015 #122

........ bravenak Nov 2015 #124

Bravenak, people focus on you because you post a lot and are very confrontational. Kentonio Nov 2015 #181

It is only confrontational because I am saying it. bravenak Nov 2015 #182

The op isn't. Kentonio Nov 2015 #183

I am not confused. They attack the person. bravenak Nov 2015 #184

Sure, but that's what happens when you go in fighting. Kentonio Nov 2015 #185

My posts are generally polite, it causes anger as well. bravenak Nov 2015 #187

Ok, it must just be a complete coincidence that its your posts that provoke that response Kentonio Nov 2015 #191

Heresy causes anger bravenak Nov 2015 #193

Agree completely ..... all Bernie Sanders supporters cause huge anger here with their polly7 Nov 2015 #202

An omission like that isn't "nothing." nt SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #63

Sometimes the point is simply to insult me right quick. bravenak Nov 2015 #71

Well said, Rose.. they can't make the case why BS left out the "racial component of MLK's fight Cha Nov 2015 #74

Golly, Dr Einstein. Have you ever known me to not be ready to make my case? DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2015 #219

Yes. It was a significant omission. I am disappointed. You are right. nt SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #58

Thank you. bravenak Nov 2015 #62

She didn't say he's a liar. She pointed out he oddly chose to focus only on the general wage issue pnwmom Nov 2015 #218

He's not a "liar", he just happens to not mention certain facts when they don't support his "record" George II Nov 2015 #224

LOL. JaneyVee Nov 2015 #11

. bravenak Nov 2015 #14

He was fighting for black sanitation workers, but his poor people's campaign was for poor people femmedem Nov 2015 #15

Thank you for understanding. I wince when things are whitewashed. bravenak Nov 2015 #17

OT-- You want to know something funny? ismnotwasm Nov 2015 #20

That is funny in a not ha ha way. bravenak Nov 2015 #23

That's messed up ismnotwasm Nov 2015 #29

They were the same then. Almost the same guy. Mine was a busdriver. bravenak Nov 2015 #30

Truck driver ismnotwasm Nov 2015 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author bravenak Nov 2015 #36

Show us the news article AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #171

Um, no. WTF? Why? bravenak Nov 2015 #174

My God. The things people request. bravenak Nov 2015 #176

I am so sorry. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #83

You know what? bravenak Nov 2015 #85

Oh God, I am so sorry, brave. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #89

Don't feel bad. bravenak Nov 2015 #90

I know exactly what you mean, SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #92

It was more fun for me than him!! bravenak Nov 2015 #94

I can see this clearly. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #98

I loved him. He was hella amusing. bravenak Nov 2015 #100

I try to be a good ally. femmedem Nov 2015 #22

Thank you. bravenak Nov 2015 #25

So true. lovemydog Nov 2015 #40

I'm the same way. lovemydog Nov 2015 #39

I will! n/t femmedem Nov 2015 #196

JHC, bernie.. way to try to rewrite history.. "I just want to note, MLK Jr was fighting for BLACK Cha Nov 2015 #32

I notice things. bravenak Nov 2015 #33

I guess you would! Wow.. trying to rewrite to make it seem like he and MLK were Cha Nov 2015 #37

I think he does not notice that it happens. bravenak Nov 2015 #49

Inclusive.. yeah, because the meaning of what MLK's life work was has no impact on their Cha Nov 2015 #57

Smh bravenak Nov 2015 #73

I think you are exactly right. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #72

I wish I could but he might yell. bravenak Nov 2015 #76

Yes. They ought to do exactly that. Seriously. nt SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #84

he should have put the word " black" restorefreedom Nov 2015 #34

I think these things need to be done in a culturally sensitive manner. bravenak Nov 2015 #38

it reminds me when will,of will and grace said to jack restorefreedom Nov 2015 #197

"The truth is he did much more than just fight segregation and racism," Number23 Nov 2015 #42

Thank you!!!! bravenak Nov 2015 #44

It apparently wasn't as important to bernie as his talking points. damn smh Cha Nov 2015 #46

I have realized that I do not know much about him. bravenak Nov 2015 #48

he's for damn sure not like the perfect picture his fans paint. All the hiding of imperfect bernie Cha Nov 2015 #54

Be nice to have mods. bravenak Nov 2015 #55

But bernie.. bernie is! Rofl Cha Nov 2015 #59

The mod system had issues as well. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #75

Oh, my!! bravenak Nov 2015 #77

I'd not really looked into that before. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #80

Holy mackerel. nt BootinUp Nov 2015 #91

Please see post just above yours. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #93

Hey Brave... WillyT Nov 2015 #50

“There must be a better distribution of wealth" AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #172

That's how he rolls MaggieD Nov 2015 #51

I love when we post together bravenak Nov 2015 #52

You are so right. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #56

You, I like. Always have. Number23 Nov 2015 #61

Thank you, friend. nt SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #67

I think so too. bravenak Nov 2015 #64

Thank you, friend. nt SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #69

i wish he had more people around him to explain these things to him JI7 Nov 2015 #95

Me too. bravenak Nov 2015 #96

Yes, yes, dear God yes. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #106

They might be insulating him from negativity too. bravenak Nov 2015 #107

I'm not huge on social media. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #109

Social media is new and exciting. bravenak Nov 2015 #112

"Nip stuff in the bud." SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #116

I know. I nip stuff hard. bravenak Nov 2015 #117

The only sanitation workers striking were Black. What is the sanitization of history? KeepItReal Nov 2015 #97

It was not clear from what he said bravenak Nov 2015 #99

So you decided that the absence of the word "Black" means ill intent KeepItReal Nov 2015 #101

Did I say ill intent or did you? bravenak Nov 2015 #102

"People sanitize history and try to co opt our movements and leaders at times." KeepItReal Nov 2015 #104

Does that mean they INTEND ill or perhaps are unaware of what it looks like? bravenak Nov 2015 #105

You're attempting to ascribe racial insensitivity. Keep trying. KeepItReal Nov 2015 #111

It's pretty easy to find 100000 black hillary supporters to agree with ME. bravenak Nov 2015 #113

I'm gon' leave you with that KeepItReal Nov 2015 #129

Good night! bravenak Nov 2015 #130

I did not see any allegation of ill intent. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #108

Is it "tone deaf" to not mention that the signers of the Declaration of Independence were all White? KeepItReal Nov 2015 #115

Yes. SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #119

And many slaveholders among them, yes. Should be mentioned. bravenak Nov 2015 #125

Not necessarily, would Bernie's younger supporters know that? ecstatic Nov 2015 #223

K&R pa28 Nov 2015 #103

Do not tell me about about Dr. King if you support HRC period !!! Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #118

I do not remember directing this at you in any way. bravenak Nov 2015 #123

give me a break smh Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #126

And I say say whatever I want no matter who I am voting for. See? Smh back atcha bravenak Nov 2015 #127

Wrong one Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #132

Umm hmm. I have no idea what you are going on about. bravenak Nov 2015 #134

yeah yeah Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #146

And wack. Corny AND wack. bravenak Nov 2015 #147

not surprising lol Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #152

Umm hmm good night bravenak Nov 2015 #153

I have adored Malcolm X SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #135

I have always favored him myself. bravenak Nov 2015 #136

A glaring omission such as that is truly a disappointment to me oasis Nov 2015 #120

Yep. I agree. bravenak Nov 2015 #121

It could be. I still have hope. nt SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #128

I hate to see any prominent Democrat being unprepared. oasis Nov 2015 #145

This is a reach MFrohike Nov 2015 #131

Equal housing for BLACKS. bravenak Nov 2015 #133

Duh MFrohike Nov 2015 #141

It gets left out, we notice, then we are jerks for wanting our history specified. Fine. You win. bravenak Nov 2015 #143

Oh please MFrohike Nov 2015 #161

It is just pointing out one thing. Not a scandal. bravenak Nov 2015 #163

It was the I Am A Man Campaign for members of a JustAnotherGen Nov 2015 #203

+1 bravenak Nov 2015 #204

I love that you - the OP JustAnotherGen Nov 2015 #213

Sorry!! But damn! bravenak Nov 2015 #221

Sigh MFrohike Nov 2015 #209

She looks perfect. bravenak Nov 2015 #210

Cool MFrohike Nov 2015 #211

My approach is hy I'm rich n/t JustAnotherGen Nov 2015 #215

. bravenak Nov 2015 #220

A effin men sister! JustAnotherGen Nov 2015 #214

Spare me the nonsense about being worn out JustAnotherGen Nov 2015 #212

Cool MFrohike Nov 2015 #216

But I overheard at the pub that Sanders ate SOUL FOOD. nt betsuni Nov 2015 #137

With KILLER MIKE. I changed my vote immediately. bravenak Nov 2015 #138

Me too. I was very impressed. betsuni Nov 2015 #139

I bet he's winning now. bravenak Nov 2015 #140

Says the person AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #148

I was here before he started campaigning. Hello!! bravenak Nov 2015 #151

MLK supports Sanders AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #173

Fantasy bravenak Nov 2015 #175

If he were still alive he would be Bernie's campaign manager AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #177

Fantasy bravenak Nov 2015 #178

Bernie Sanders is the embodyment of MLK's dream AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #179

Revisionist history, co opting, and much much more! bravenak Nov 2015 #180

Show evidence otherwise AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #207

Umm hmm bravenak Nov 2015 #208

Uh - he would be 86 JustAnotherGen Nov 2015 #201

PSA Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #155

And people wonder why this nut job won't be President. William769 Nov 2015 #186

Ohhhh!! bravenak Nov 2015 #188

To bad they don't know what facts are. William769 Nov 2015 #189

! bravenak Nov 2015 #190

Bernie Sanders will say anything and do anything to get himself elected. moobu2 Nov 2015 #192

I am at that point too bravenak Nov 2015 #194

'Even' promise free healthcare and college tuition while breaking up the banks? Kentonio Nov 2015 #198

+1 BootinUp Nov 2015 #199

K&R Bobbie Jo Nov 2015 #205

K&R Cali_Democrat Nov 2015 #217

No worse than when Hillary caims she has been working FOR... Bohemianwriter Feb 2016 #225

Why dont we start a new thread on this if you want to discuss it? bravenak Feb 2016 #226

I can be with you later... Bohemianwriter Feb 2016 #229

He voted yes on mass incarceration. You have that fact wrong. bravenak Feb 2016 #230

Did Bill & Hillary protest much? Bohemianwriter Feb 2016 #233

How about this? Hillary was wrong. Bill was wrong. Bernie was wrong. bravenak Feb 2016 #236

Did you hear Bernie's speech in Congress? nt Bohemianwriter Feb 2016 #237

Did that speech nullify his vote? No. bravenak Feb 2016 #238

Apparently you APPROVE of Hillary's institutional racism Bohemianwriter Feb 2016 #240

A few clarifications... Bohemianwriter Feb 2016 #241

Recommended! Go Sanders! Keep speaking the truth to power! californiabernin Feb 2016 #228

So, does Sanders get partial credit in this history lesson or not at all? nt thereismore Feb 2016 #231

No. It counted against him for leaving out the fact that the workers were black men bravenak Feb 2016 #232

You are such a warrior for truth, yet you embrace Hllary regardless thereismore Feb 2016 #234

I Rarely discuss hillary bravenak Feb 2016 #235

Just tell me you are running these threads just to make Bernie a better candidate thereismore Feb 2016 #239