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Rex

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76. Nah, not my battle. If they want to knowingly let misinformation stay then that is on them.

Reply to tenderfoot (Reply #72)

Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:17 PM

Jul 2016

And people can ask why.

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How do you feel about BLM protesters chanting "black power"? [View all] BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 OP

I have no problem with it. I don't think it is a threat. You need power to solve problems. upaloopa Jul 2016 #1

White people already have power gollygee Jul 2016 #2

I understand your position. I do believe black people do have at least some power when you look at BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #3

As a whole in this country gollygee Jul 2016 #4

Agreed. I just wish our current leadership could have made a bit more difference for BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #5

Unfortunately gollygee Jul 2016 #7

They did! It was called the Republican obstruction vis-a-vis the filibuster! Don't blame the people Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #10

The spin is ALWAYS against Obama and the Dems. Always tossed in for good measure. blm Jul 2016 #99

Does everything get spun AGAINST the Dems and the blm Jul 2016 #47

I am curious as well. DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2016 #49

And against African-Americans in particular. morningfog Jul 2016 #51

No question about it. Kingofalldems Jul 2016 #54

Seems that anything that can be said against BLM deserves to be reposted blm Jul 2016 #56

There's a nice Russian word. Igel Jul 2016 #30

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2016 #39

The notion that powerheld held by a race is ridiculous jack_krass Jul 2016 #106

Of course people of any race are capable of holding power gollygee Jul 2016 #108

You forgot Beyoncé and whatever black athlete is big these days.... bettyellen Jul 2016 #64

Can't believe this is being allowed at this site. We've seen posts like this before blm Jul 2016 #80

Be careful. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #91

Posting RW sources smearing Dems and their voters is a violation of forum rules and blm Jul 2016 #95

Not a threat at all. Thankfully this has been settled. Not a RW source. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #117

breaking911 is a RWsource and you use it often, as often as you warn members not buying blm Jul 2016 #125

K&R! ^^^This!^^^ Spot ON. eom BlueCaliDem Jul 2016 #128

Don't let them get to you. They're bullying and threatening you because jack_krass Jul 2016 #100

Posting lies and misrepresenting facts is hardly beating anyone or raising questions... tenderfoot Jul 2016 #102

LOL - the use of RW sites is an effective form of debate to you, eh? blm Jul 2016 #103

It's cringeworthy, isn't it? BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #120

Couldn't possibly be you and your posts using RW links, eh? blm Jul 2016 #126

awwww heaven05 Jul 2016 #132

I think its s bad idea puffy socks Jul 2016 #6

I have no problem with it nt gwheezie Jul 2016 #8

Some white people think giving black people power takes away their power. seabeckind Jul 2016 #9

I understand that fellow arhelete fully supported them doing that. alphafemale Jul 2016 #22

That action was one of the things that began JEB Jul 2016 #25

Kent State was my straw. seabeckind Jul 2016 #28

... alcibiades_mystery Jul 2016 #11

People united have power. I consider "Black Power" a call to unite in action HereSince1628 Jul 2016 #12

I'm white and I like it. roody Jul 2016 #13

I think this is more potentially destructive. And disturbing. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #14

You seem to be on a crusade against BLM. Kingofalldems Jul 2016 #16

Was this whole thread you started a setup for posting that tweet? Kingofalldems Jul 2016 #19

Good call! cheapdate Jul 2016 #110

The link is to disturbing destructive RW garbage. bettyellen Jul 2016 #81

The link is not a right wing source. It's a breaking news feed. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #85

here's the source to the newsfeed tenderfoot Jul 2016 #87

I did not post that trash, you did. Be careful. I posted a link to a breaking news feed. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #92

And that was the twitter account that provided the link to the equally rw source you cited tenderfoot Jul 2016 #93

Below is a breaking tweet within the hour from the same news organization. Is it RW? Get a life. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #96

nice try. zappaman Jul 2016 #105

You linked to breaking911, a RW site catering to RW reactionaries. blm Jul 2016 #98

Just because it posts a few fires along with racist propaganda bettyellen Jul 2016 #107

Of COURSE you do and linking to breaking911, RW site, yet again. blm Jul 2016 #101

Paul Joseph Watson? Did you fucking just post a tweet from Paul Joseph Watson?... SidDithers Jul 2016 #123

I am not threatened by it in the least liberal N proud Jul 2016 #15

I have ZERO problem with it! nt m-lekktor Jul 2016 #17

I think it's much more likely to inspire opposition than make allies, but Marr Jul 2016 #18

agreed AntiBank Jul 2016 #60

not liked by people heaven05 Jul 2016 #134

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #20

It is apparent in this thread which member stalks and ascribes ugly altering motives to me BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #27

You've been here 2 months and people are noticing a pattern - if it bothers you blm Jul 2016 #82

If you read the OP you would notice that my position is in concert with most responses here. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #94

No - most DUers DON'T think shouting 'black power' is same as groups shouting 'white power' blm Jul 2016 #97

I think it is metroins Jul 2016 #127

A few individual DUers may, but, most of us do NOT - we understand the context blm Jul 2016 #136

Well then, stop whining and state your views cheapdate Jul 2016 #111

Thanks for the heads up. Subsequently I've alerted on both of this members posts. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #35

It was a nice try. zappaman Jul 2016 #59

I heard it in 1968, and I'm relieved to hear it again... VOX Jul 2016 #21

When communities of color and other poor folk JEB Jul 2016 #23

It merely states the obvious. AngryAmish Jul 2016 #24

I feel fine about it. REP Jul 2016 #26

As do I, as stated in the OP. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #29

This is a false equivalence. The powerless demanding power La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2016 #31

+1 uponit7771 Jul 2016 #121

Black power...was a saying to make AA feel encouraged instead of beaten down... Stellar Jul 2016 #32

I agree with you 100% Jim Beard Jul 2016 #36

+2 nomorenomore08 Jul 2016 #43

White people chant white power with the intent of continuing to suppress others. giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #33

They fear losing what little power they have. Lets face it, the 1% has us all by the balls. Jim Beard Jul 2016 #37

WTF they have had a black president for eight years and haven't improved their position one bit! peace13 Jul 2016 #34

It's racist NobodyHere Jul 2016 #38

I have no problem with it JustinL Jul 2016 #40

It is great ellie Jul 2016 #41

Doesn't bother me Scootaloo Jul 2016 #42

No problem with it at all. Because I reject RW false equivalencies. n/t nomorenomore08 Jul 2016 #44

Maybe because black folks have very little power. Just because we have a black president doesn't Lint Head Jul 2016 #45

Uh huh. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #46

White power = enslavement; Black power = empowerement Matrosov Jul 2016 #48

The nuance gets lost in the context. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2016 #133

Nice try. zappaman Jul 2016 #50

I think they can chant whatever they want cyberswede Jul 2016 #52

Where were people shouting this? tenderfoot Jul 2016 #53

Not making it up. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #55

"Black Love is Black Power" is what they're saying. Why are you truncating the slogan? tenderfoot Jul 2016 #61

Wow, what a disgusting way to misrepresent that chant. bettyellen Jul 2016 #67

nothing to be shocked about tenderfoot Jul 2016 #69

I quoted the news headline from breaking news source. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #83

You intentionally truncated they're statements tenderfoot Jul 2016 #84

Click on the breaking news feed link. That is their headline, not mine. You are incorrect. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #88

You intentionally posted their racebaiting bullshit tenderfoot Jul 2016 #90

breaking911 is a RW site known for false headlines smearing Dems and the left. blm Jul 2016 #89

I don't think they should be treated any differently under the 1st amendment then any other group. Rex Jul 2016 #57

Agreed. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #58

I think it depends. Some older people probably have an issue with its original intentions. Xithras Jul 2016 #62

Good post nt metroins Jul 2016 #129

The protestors weren't shouting "Black Power" the OP is intentionally misrepresenting them. tenderfoot Jul 2016 #63

Boom. You got it. Kingofalldems Jul 2016 #68

Thanks. The OP needs to self-delete then. Rex Jul 2016 #71

Good luck with that tenderfoot Jul 2016 #72

Nah, not my battle. If they want to knowingly let misinformation stay then that is on them. Rex Jul 2016 #76

When you HAVE the power and are screaming it, It is oppressive. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #65

How do you feel about women chanting 'Girl power!' Or 'You go girl!' Or 'I am woman, hear me roar!' bravenak Jul 2016 #66

Check out the source for the OP. tenderfoot Jul 2016 #70

Glad too see most of us were not fooled by this bullshit bravenak Jul 2016 #73

but you don't have ulterior motives tenderfoot Jul 2016 #74

They do their duty for their cause bravenak Jul 2016 #75

I was going to provide the context of the quote; but, you beat me to it ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #104

OP is missing something rbrnmw Jul 2016 #113

Thank you bravenak Jul 2016 #116

Mixed feelings. Adrahil Jul 2016 #77

How would you feel if the OP was lying and that "Black Power" wasn't what was being said? tenderfoot Jul 2016 #78

I don't find either threatening. NT Adrahil Jul 2016 #79

I like it. nt Cali_Democrat Jul 2016 #86

good lordy like we don't have enuf stuff going on to worry about this shit dembotoz Jul 2016 #109

Good question. I have a problem if a group shouts "white power," but not "black power." Doodley Jul 2016 #112

Back in the late 60s, James Brown had a hit song called, "Say it loud!" TheDebbieDee Jul 2016 #114

Black Communities have no POWER rbrnmw Jul 2016 #115

I would like to put a 'Black Lives Matter' bumpersticker on my car, but John Poet Jul 2016 #118

Chanting "white power" suggests the desire to keep minorities down, John Poet Jul 2016 #119

Welcome to DU... SidDithers Jul 2016 #122

Yeah, I'm getting that feeling. Hekate Jul 2016 #124

whereas the RW racists heaven05 Jul 2016 #135

very good heaven05 Jul 2016 #130

Apples and oranges trying to insist black and whites are beholden to same rules. Minorities do not seabeyond Jul 2016 #131

'intellectually lazy' is the kinder view. I think it is being deliberately destructive to post the blm Jul 2016 #137

Ya, well. I get lots of hides. I am trying to figure out how to make the point I see, without seabeyond Jul 2016 #138

heheh blm Jul 2016 #139