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In reply to the discussion: BLM: Feeling a Little Uncomfortable? [View all]Zorra
(27,670 posts)92. No, I'm just sad. nt
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But Bernie has not ignored the issues and he has been the first to speak out on many of them. He
jwirr
Jul 2015
#27
This would be funny if I didn't feel the sentiment was actually real. It can't be real.
NCTraveler
Jul 2015
#11
I protest plenty. Doing it is fine. Can I have a different opinion? It's not like saying
mmonk
Jul 2015
#14
Have you even seen what the voter turnout for this country is? Mexico even beats us.
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#73
So I am trying to be slick and your not saying they are corrupt just the system is corrupt?......ok.
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#80
Perhaps they saw what happened to the undocumented trans woman who interrupted Obama last
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2015
#103
It's not about discomfort. It's about learning about your target before you attack.
jeff47
Jul 2015
#18
"The point of activists like BLM is ... to get their issues into the political discussion."
geek tragedy
Jul 2015
#24
So, safe to say the BLM advocates do not feel that the candidates have done/said enough
geek tragedy
Jul 2015
#49
Thats assuming the goal isnt to destroy any potential coalition from building, you would
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#45
You have always understood the extreme politics of the disenfranchised and the fact that making
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2015
#37
You posted in support of LGBT protesters who have interrupted political events, which most on DU
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2015
#101
Wonderful reply that leaves me with thoughts to ponder. That is always appreciated.
NCTraveler
Jul 2015
#105
1. because there's a sudden and massive "Sanders isn't listening to Black people" meme & 2. because
MisterP
Jul 2015
#46
Why isn't this in the primary group? Some people use it others ignore it. Why?
whereisjustice
Jul 2015
#50
The anger over Sandra Bland's murder, #Black Lives Matter and o'malley-sanders
heaven05
Jul 2015
#58
I think "BLM" group were targeting the wrong people. These candidates have open ears and hearts.
YOHABLO
Jul 2015
#77
Then what's up with the responses? I'm thinking they would have already meat
uponit7771
Jul 2015
#88
Thanks, NCT. Being Dissed is nothing compared to Being Dead. Patience wearing thin. n/t
freshwest
Jul 2015
#86