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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I taught during toughest times of Florida's school integration years. [View all]ieoeja
(9,748 posts)58. That link is obvious racist, probably right-wing, propaganda.
A racist would state:
1. Black men are criminals.
2. Black women are sluts.
3. Black activists are just in it for the money, and Black people are suckers.
Now, look at the three points you excerpted from that site. Those excerpts are extensions of the above statements! Racists can't help talking like a racist even when they're trying to fake it.
There is no fucking way in hell that was written by an African-American. Unless s/he is an extremely self-hating African-American.
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I taught during toughest times of Florida's school integration years. [View all]
madfloridian
Aug 2015
OP
Appreciate the post sharing your experiences and perspectives. Very glad to see you back,
appalachiablue
Aug 2015
#12
Thank you. I too have fought for racial equality at times on a full-time basis.
JDPriestly
Aug 2015
#26
I can understand the desire to try to hold decent conversations with posters here.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#63
I'm used to taking a lot of pressure. I try to be respectful and kind no matter what.
JDPriestly
Aug 2015
#73
I agree with most of what you posted. My advice about ignoring people was more
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#77
There are many minorities on DU who do not agree with those who claim to represent them.
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#82
The group had my attention long before the term "white supremacist" was thrown about so much.
madfloridian
Aug 2015
#36
A relative few people on their own script hurting people this bad doesn't look like thick skin
uponit7771
Aug 2015
#47
Again, a relative few BLM people off script using vinegar and not honey isn't a bus... and
uponit7771
Aug 2015
#54
Sanders' supporters aren't concerned with feelings, they're concerned with justice
nashville_brook
Aug 2015
#48
the rightwing party benefits, and so does the right wing of the supposedly liberal party
carolinayellowdog
Aug 2015
#51
I wish you wouldn't go. IMO there are posters here that love to bully people.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#62
Maybe you could stay in the Sanders group where things are so much more constructive?
carolinayellowdog
Aug 2015
#69
b/c the whole situation is baffling, i did some research today and what you say
nashville_brook
Aug 2015
#71
The Bernie supporters thing is just a talking point. They are trying everything, all we have to do
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#70