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In reply to the discussion: Heckler/disruptor Patrisse Cullors appoints herself the spokesperson of black people [View all]still_one
(92,502 posts)54. Not praising or dissing BLM, but they are expressing a frustration that after decades of racial
abuse against African Americans, no one seems to be listening. Their point is they want to see action, especially in light of the recent police and racist shootings
However, in order for real action to start a dialog has to start. Whenever one of these racial outrages occurs, it makes headlines for a few days, and then is forgotten, and I think that is where they are coming from, they want it to get the attention it deserves, and action to stop the killing
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brentspeak
Jul 2015
OP
First, she is a protester, and I think we should allow people of color to decide if she is out of
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#3
I think that is for her community to decide, as it alwas has been, rather than people
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#16
So then let them make that decision. She's run for nothing and represents nobody.
SolutionisSolidarity
Jul 2015
#53
No, I think you are upset becasue neither Sanders nor O'Malley came off looking so good.
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#71
I've seen some really nuanced commentary about all this from some Sanders supporters
KittyWampus
Jul 2015
#5
"“If you want our vote, you are going to have to do way more work,” she said."
brentspeak
Jul 2015
#68
Who appointed your as a spokesman for who should or should not lead black people in America?
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#18
It is the job of each of the candidates to convince all of us that he or she is our representative
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#33
No, what the BLM did was scream at the firemen that they're not putting the fire out right...
truebrit71
Jul 2015
#123
Seems like it doesn't bother the AFL-CIO, and they think it was the right thing to do. nt
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Jul 2015
#134
Pretty sure the AFL-CIO weren't on stage, and aren't running for President...
truebrit71
Jul 2015
#135
She could have had that audience standing and cheering in support of BLM instead
Peregrine Took
Jul 2015
#23
It will be interesting as the idea of "way more work" becomes more defined as time goes on.
enough
Jul 2015
#26
I think it's highly commendable - and a credit to our race, I might add - that white people are so
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#27
My jaw has dropped so far that it's digging furrows in my floor - and I'm not enjoying that at all.
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#34
SW - what a refuge you are! I'm just sickened by the behavior of some of our fellow supporters as well.
myrna minx
Jul 2015
#141
Oh, Myrna!!!! I can barely begin to tell you how happy I am to see you!!!
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#142
"In politics, you don't attack your natural allies." Doesn't seem to be stopping many whites from
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#47
My friend invites me over because she knows I'm working on my own start-up business,
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#88
Respectfully, I hear what you're saying, but I don't agree in this instance.
DisgustipatedinCA
Jul 2015
#89
You be sure to let them know! They'll want to know what you think about how to choose their leaders!
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#37
Why would I pass on *your* insights and wisdom? I wouldn't want you to not get credit!
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#42
I get that black lives matter. What I don't get is the expectation that potential Presidents bow
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2015
#48
Not praising or dissing BLM, but they are expressing a frustration that after decades of racial
still_one
Jul 2015
#54
You point may be valid. Is BLM going after republicans with the same vigor as they are with
still_one
Jul 2015
#93
Ya know, I take back what I said about a "Silver Lining" from the other week...
M0rpheus
Jul 2015
#117
Yes ... Who would'a guessed a non-violent protest by an activist group ...
1StrongBlackMan
Jul 2015
#104
Don't worry. I don't alarm that easily. I was only a bit puzzled. You are welcome to post to me
merrily
Jul 2015
#97
My coworker and I played that every Friday at 5pm back when I was with a small start-up.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Jul 2015
#136