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truebrit71

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40. You made the comparison.

Reply to okasha (Reply #27)

Sun Aug 9, 2015, 08:53 PM

Aug 2015

I contrasted them.

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Ring of Fire Radio: #BlackLivesMatter Leadership Wants Progressives and Bernie Destroyed, Read This [View all] Larkspur Aug 2015 OP

seems unfair to the Panthers--even James Cromwell sorta was one MisterP Aug 2015 #1

Yeah, I caught that about the Panthers too........ socialist_n_TN Aug 2015 #9

The "contingent" strike me as "hipsters" Aerows Aug 2015 #60

They DID..but the Execution of their Ideals caused problems "down the road"... KoKo Aug 2015 #73

So BLM is about black women? Specifically lesbian black women? sufrommich Aug 2015 #2

Amaxibg, isn't it? Gman Aug 2015 #14

Hard to forget this thread, isn't it? emulatorloo Nov 2016 #87

I don't agree with the premise in this piece that the Black Panthers were bad. m-lekktor Aug 2015 #3

I agree. The Panthers started food programs for kids in schools in Oakland. I had the sense they jalan48 Aug 2015 #17

I'm going to reserve comment. I do though want to mention that I hold those at ROF in high regard. n Snotcicles Aug 2015 #4

Keep the struggle going romanic Aug 2015 #5

K&R emsimon33 Aug 2015 #6

It's all about them, BLM is just their vehicle. HooptieWagon Aug 2015 #7

Like PUMA ? FreakinDJ Aug 2015 #8

Yup! You said the secret word! JackInGreen Aug 2015 #12

Exactly. HooptieWagon Aug 2015 #13

oh no the scary black lesbians JI7 Aug 2015 #10

Evil Power-Hungry Black Lesbians With a Secret Plot to Destroy America!1!!1! emulatorloo Aug 2015 #16

Trifecta! okasha Aug 2015 #20

Yup. Or it could be a reaction to be being called "white supremacist liberals"... truebrit71 Aug 2015 #22

Please explain okasha Aug 2015 #24

Why? I didn't make that comparison. You did. truebrit71 Aug 2015 #26

Your post 22. okasha Aug 2015 #27

You made the comparison. truebrit71 Aug 2015 #40

Your post 22. okasha Aug 2015 #46

Yes, they are 3 lesbians - so what? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #61

Umm... Agschmid Aug 2015 #11

I cannot believe I'm reading any of this on a liberal board Gman Aug 2015 #15

I don't remember much about the Black Panthers, sadoldgirl Aug 2015 #19

Here 840high Aug 2015 #31

Thank you so much sadoldgirl Aug 2015 #34

Here's something I posted on another thread starroute Aug 2015 #44

Thank you. 840high Aug 2015 #47

I feel hoodwinked. 840high Aug 2015 #49

"Propaganda" because you dont like it? Can you refute the quotes? 7962 Aug 2015 #38

This explains some posts on DU that had me puzzled and one in particular that A Simple Game Aug 2015 #18

I'm not supportive of the Panther hate Hydra Aug 2015 #21

I would suggest that you read the whole sadoldgirl Aug 2015 #23

It was disturbing to read they don't want help from other POC or White (Progressives) KoKo Aug 2015 #43

I only have one tiny criticism. bvar22 Aug 2015 #63

Yes...I didn't make it clear enough about the good that came out of the 60's Movement... KoKo Aug 2015 #64

An edit is unnecessary. bvar22 Aug 2015 #65

...! Many seem to feel OWS didn't achieve anything... KoKo Aug 2015 #67

WoW DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #25

In her own words: Comrade Grumpy Aug 2015 #28

I'm glad you posted. Thank you. 840high Aug 2015 #32

Well fuck passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #50

That actually adds uite a bit of clarity. Doctor_J Aug 2015 #59

I don't take this as a slur...as you seem to...but, a reality that there are many people today KoKo Aug 2015 #48

I really like and respect ROF zentrum Aug 2015 #29

It's like they decided to embody the entire stereotype that BLM correctly pointed out. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #30

Don't know if you have interest in this...but passing along... KoKo Aug 2015 #53

well this is one big mind-fuck. I have utmost respect for ROF and find this information bbgrunt Aug 2015 #33

I think so. ozone_man Aug 2015 #54

I don't understand the reasoning behind continuing to disrupt Bernie's events HoosierRadical Aug 2015 #35

There are plenty who make a living off of "racial problems". 7962 Aug 2015 #36

The irony is that if there was genuine racial comity and equality the reverend wouldn't exist... DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #39

Good Point......and that's why we need to work harder.. KoKo Aug 2015 #55

+1 Jamaal510 Aug 2015 #70

any and all of them may have potential lucrative careers waiting stupidicus Aug 2015 #37

Is BLM the NRA of this election cycle . . . MrModerate Aug 2015 #41

Wow. Now they're going to blame LESBIANS for this? pnwmom Aug 2015 #42

reads from the beginning like a right-wing manifesto bigtree Aug 2015 #45

Passing this along...You might find it interesting, or not..but, worth a read, I think: KoKo Aug 2015 #52

good read, KoKo bigtree Aug 2015 #56

It goes into more. KoKo Aug 2015 #57

what I'm saying is that I'm more inclined to agree with the movement bigtree Aug 2015 #58

Practicallity and Principles of Conduct are STILL IMPORTANT KoKo Aug 2015 #72

Women, Sexuality and the Black Panther Party DhhD Aug 2015 #51

Evidence? jmondine Aug 2015 #62

BLM 'leadership' is doing more damage to their own organization than to Bernie AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #66

Hi!!! bravenak Oct 2015 #75

Thanks and we knew something was very wrong from the beginning. sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #68

Advocating xxxxx Power is not a good sign seveneyes Aug 2015 #69

K&R! KoKo Aug 2015 #71

Zombie thread needs kicking! bravenak Oct 2015 #74

Why? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #78

Because people are two faced bravenak Oct 2015 #81

Doesn't seem right to me HassleCat Oct 2015 #76

It's also from months ago. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #80

It is a history lesson, and a good thing to keep in mind these days emulatorloo Nov 2015 #86

. RandySF Oct 2015 #77

Links don't work stevil Oct 2015 #79

Yes, to their credit, they took it down pretty quickly emulatorloo Nov 2015 #85

I always sort of liked the Black Panthers tularetom Oct 2015 #82

Complete made up paranoid horseshit. portlander23 Oct 2015 #83

Do any of you even know what "centering" means in this context? Zenlitened Oct 2015 #84