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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 12:43 PM Original message |
Tavis vs. OBama? Where is the Unity? |
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elixir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
1. Sounds like Obama dropped the ball on this one. You can't be everywhere, I guess. |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Of course a Hillary supporter with NO UNDERSTANDING OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:00 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. I'm not a Hillary supporter, and I'm black |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:04 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. Because this year his priority on winning the presidency and most of Black America understands that |
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Hell Hath No Fury (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #10 |
53. If I read correctly Hillary... |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 10:00 PM Response to Reply #10 |
80. I thought these were some good points... |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
54. I agree. I like Tavis, but if this story is true, it sounds like his ego is getting a bit |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:39 PM Response to Reply #5 |
73. What a horribly racist comment... eom |
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WillYourVoteBCounted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
38. Its impt for some to label Obama as Black, but he is also White |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:42 PM Response to Reply #38 |
76. Even worse... |
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NOLALady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 02:47 PM Response to Reply #1 |
48. Not really. |
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Olney Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
2. Sounds like Tavis's listeners understand Obama's scheduling conflicts. |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
3. Why does Obama have to speak to black people through Tavis Smiley? |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
4. Tavis is going to lose this fight. . . |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. there was a major backlash against Tavis from the beginning |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. Well Tavis can do what he wants, I like him, we need him. . . |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:34 PM Response to Reply #8 |
30. I agree - the only people I hear complaining about Obama not going |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #6 |
58. I don't know if I totally agree with that Cat |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:03 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. If Tavis had really wanted him to be there, why not do it in Texas or Ohio |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:39 PM Response to Reply #15 |
72. are you really listening to yourself? |
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anamandujano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
7. Who turns down an invitation from Tavis? |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. Its funny based upon your statement "my stomach would sink if he jumped on the Obama train" |
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anamandujano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #13 |
33. Bias based on his campaign, it's called choosing a candidate. |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:08 PM Response to Reply #7 |
19. Obama, obviously |
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anamandujano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:52 PM Response to Reply #19 |
42. The truth is that Hillary is "the black candidate." She is more on their side, |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:58 PM Response to Reply #42 |
43. Everyone has a right to ask. Everyone has a right to an answer. Everyone isn't required to get |
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anamandujano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 02:02 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. Tavis will be here long after Obama is a distant bad memory. |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 02:25 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. LOL You really hate Obama don't you? |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #45 |
51. Whatever |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 04:40 PM Response to Reply #42 |
61. Oh Brother... |
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NOLALady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 02:57 PM Response to Reply #19 |
49. Agreed. |
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knowledgeispwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
9. Tavis is losing this fight |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:01 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. the same call-ins who keep pushing the line that the Clinton's were using |
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WillYourVoteBCounted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:46 PM Response to Reply #9 |
40. the Talking Heads are losing the fight, even Rush Limpballs is losing his power over voters |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 06:10 PM Response to Reply #9 |
63. I listen to these shows everyday ,,, |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:05 PM Response to Reply #63 |
68. Yes...That is True |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:38 PM Response to Reply #63 |
71. Butterfly, |
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easy_b94 (548 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
11. Tavis....How much Hillary is paying you?????? |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. LOL |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 06:03 PM Response to Reply #14 |
62. And Easy... n/t |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:08 PM Response to Reply #11 |
20. Welcome to DU |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
17. CatWoman, read this post to get an idea of Obama supporters opinion of Tavis Smiley.. |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:16 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. heh |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. I don't think I've ever seen such a blatantly racist comment here...and used to defend Obama. nt. |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:33 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. those people are off their fucking rockers |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 03:59 PM Response to Reply #17 |
57. How much Black media do you watch or listen to? |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
18. What's Obama's point? |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:09 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. He will be busy talking to the voters in Texas and Ohio. . . |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. Because he's campaigning in Texas and Ohio - and the voters he's trying to win |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:22 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. what are you two? Frick and Frack? |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Catwoman you know I love you. . . |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:35 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. LOL |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #24 |
32. No - we're just two of the apparent multitudes that disagree with you . . . |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:39 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. you're cute, too |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. :-) |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #24 |
52. LOL |
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anamandujano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:59 PM Response to Reply #23 |
44. And yet Obama's supporters trumpet the percentage of black voters |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 02:34 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. see, that's where I am with this |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #44 |
50. I've never heard Obama's supporters "trumpet" this - methinks you make this up. |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
25. I love MEDIATAKEOUT'S take on it: |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:40 PM Response to Reply #25 |
36. I heard another analogy of that "crabs in a barrel" comparision |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:26 PM Response to Reply #36 |
70. I hope they don't push each other to safety in my house..... |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:42 PM Response to Reply #70 |
75. ummmmmmmm |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 03:49 PM Response to Reply #25 |
56. That's not what he said..... |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:16 PM Response to Reply #25 |
69. the link to MIchelle's radio appearance |
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BumRushDaShow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
28. There are literally |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:37 PM Response to Reply #28 |
34. Hear hear! |
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ellacott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:51 PM Response to Reply #28 |
41. Very well said |
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my3boyz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
39. Tavis is one of the |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
55. Actually... |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 04:29 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. happy valentine's day, BB |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 04:34 PM Response to Reply #59 |
60. Hey Cat!!! |
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NJObamaWoman (572 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 06:43 PM Response to Reply #55 |
64. See MANY Black Leaders Today are so concerned with their image |
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BronxBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 07:06 PM Response to Reply #64 |
66. Welcome to DU... |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
65. hey! |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 07:14 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. lol |
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THUNDER HANDS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
74. this has obviously hurt his support in the black community |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:44 PM Response to Reply #74 |
77. you know I love you, Jason |
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THUNDER HANDS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:45 PM Response to Reply #77 |
78. my dear, from you |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-14-08 08:58 PM Response to Reply #78 |
79. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!! |
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