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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders STATEMENT On Laquan McDonald [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)25. It shouldn't be about either candidate but it obviously is. It's being used to disparage
Sen Sanders and promote H. Clinton. If Sanders fails to react quick enough he is disparaged quickly, but when he does respond showing his support for the cause, the anti-Sanders crowd is quiet. Apparently the support of Clinton is more important than the cause.
If we really want to end racism we would be supporting the progressive candidate and not a candidate that is financially supported by those that have fostered this situation. Those that really want to help end racism should vote for Sanders instead of continually attacking him.
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Are you trying to say that there are no "police officers honorably doing their duty"?
George II
Nov 2015
#24
So when Sen Sanders does this, I notice an absense of appreciation from those
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#14
I agree of course, but my point is that they are so vocal about their cause when they think
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#17
Well one of them tried to make this about Hillary so you're not missing anything.
beam me up scottie
Nov 2015
#16
If it were admitted that Bernie isn't weak on fighting racism, HRC's lead would be gone.
Ken Burch
Nov 2015
#19
My point is that apparently their "cause" takes a back seat to disparaging Sen Sanders. nm
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#20
It shouldn't be about either candidate but it obviously is. It's being used to disparage
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#25
Oh no. I have no one on ignore and I can assure you not only is there an absence
Autumn
Nov 2015
#33
It's clear that the cause is less important than using it for political gain. nm
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#34
If we want to end this racist killing of black men by police officers we need to elect a progressive
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#35