2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Insisting That Racism Be Addressed In It's Own Terms Is Not "Weaponizing" It. [View all]Garrett78
(10,721 posts)it's true that addressing income inequality is not sufficient. Wealthy persons of color are mistreated more than poor white folks. Racism, both personal and institutional, needs to be addressed separate from income/wealth inequality. So, the OP is correct on that score.
But Clinton, who employed the Southern Strategy against Obama in '08 and hasn't expressed disdain for the numerous policies of her husband's administration that hurt persons of color, doesn't have a leg to stand on when it comes to arguing that she's the stronger candidate on matters of race.
Here's a good article related to this thread: http://www.salon.com/2015/07/07/the_truth_about_bernie_sanders_race_why_his_biggest_weakness_could_become_his_greatest_strength/. Sanders's credentials on matters of racial justice are stronger than some would have you believe.
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