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In reply to the discussion: Don't Stop Arguing, Complaining And Fighting *For* 'Identity Politics' [View all]jalan48
(13,916 posts)71. Ok-no need for change then. All's good.
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Don't Stop Arguing, Complaining And Fighting *For* 'Identity Politics' [View all]
ehrnst
Dec 2016
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The article is pointing out that there is a faction in the Democratic Party that thinks it is. (nt)
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#6
I think he means to include white working class in addition to identity groups
yeoman6987
Dec 2016
#52
An approach to politics that pretends that racism, misogyny and bigotry don't affect policy is
RedWedge
Dec 2016
#4
Diversity is messy, and neccessary. Acknowledging that inclusiveness is necessary is vital. (nt)
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#10
No, racism and tolerance is messy... diversity is beautiful and functional and diet racism
uponit7771
Dec 2016
#67
Your context being white supremacy equals civil rights? What a twisted view. Sick.
bettyellen
Dec 2016
#23
You're of the opinion "inclusiveness" requires some sort of reverse racism. A big RW talking poin
bettyellen
Dec 2016
#25
Do I hear the sound of someone's white cis male privilege being pointed out to them? (nt)
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#38
The fallacy is that WE are splitting people into groups when it's society that has historically done
bettyellen
Dec 2016
#27
No - society split these groups and Democrats acknowledge it. If that offends you
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#30
I've been on this board from nearly the beginning of this board, so back off.
SlimJimmy
Dec 2016
#32
Sounds like someone doesn't understand that the party needs to move back to the
SlimJimmy
Dec 2016
#41
2005? That's not nearly the beginning. Unless you were tombstoned under another name. (nt)
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#39
Threat? Maybe you are a bit too sensitive to be discussing things on any board....(nt)
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#44
If we ignore divisions in favor of one point of view it disenfranchises folk
el_bryanto
Dec 2016
#31
It's the economy stupid. Remember that? That's what will make us winners again.
SlimJimmy
Dec 2016
#42
Winners at what cost? While I do believe the economic to be a key part of our message
el_bryanto
Dec 2016
#49
When white men are employed in good paying jobs, you mean. If the discussion veers away from their
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#56
Some of us experience things that straight white cis men don't share, that prevent us
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#15
And finally, it's the economy, stupid. The one thing that makes a difference for ALL of us.
SlimJimmy
Dec 2016
#43
Nip, nip. So what does a touchy "non-progressive Democrat" do on a progressive board like this?
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#54
"Identity Politics" is "political correctness" or "All lives Matter!" for the Left.
ehrnst
Dec 2016
#75