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Thu Jun-28-07 05:44 PM
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PBS: The Covenant with Black America - Democratic Debate - Tonight |
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All-American Presidential Forum
Live Web-cast Tonight 9-10:30 PM ET
THE ISSUES
Join Tavis and three journalists of color as they ask questions about top domestic issues.
Health-care Education Criminal Justice Immigration Affordable Neighborhoods Voting Rural Development Economic Prosperity Environmental Justice Digital Divide
Friendly Reminder :)
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:46 PM
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1. They're also webcasting! |
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:49 PM
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:48 PM
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:50 PM
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I'm looking forward to tonight's (well, 3 AM for me) debate
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:50 PM
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Covenant with Black America on the day they dismantled Brown v. Board. You just can't make this shit up.:banghead:
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:51 PM
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6. I had the same thought |
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:52 PM
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:55 PM
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8. And anti-trust legislation. If they even broach the subject I'll think more of them. |
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If a candidate would even mention packing SCOTUS, s/he might have me in the palm of their hand.
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:30 PM
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19. A huge blow to affirmative action |
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Just absolutely unbelievable. The Supremes have set this country back forty years. :(
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:55 PM
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9. Thanks for the reminder, Solly |
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I'll be watching! :) :hi:
Nine o'clock seems like an awfully late time to begin a televised debate . . . :(
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:59 PM
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11. You're welcome, Penndems! |
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:01 PM
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13. Good Lord, that is late! |
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Edited on Thu Jun-28-07 06:01 PM by Penndems
I'm assuming you're on the West Coast, Alaska or Hawaii! :) :hi:
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:22 PM
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:29 PM
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Are you a Binnendeutsche? :hi:
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:32 PM
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:38 PM
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22. Well, thank you for being such a wonderful representative for the US in the FRG |
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:43 PM
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23. lol funny you should say that |
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for about a year my neighbors (almost all Americans) all thought I was German. Why? "You blend so well"... so my hubby got me a t-shirt that reads "I blend"
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:47 PM
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24. An "I Blend" tee shirt - LOL, I LOVE it! |
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Will you and Hubby be returning to the States soon?
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:49 PM
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25. Maybe for a visit in 2008 - to see family |
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:54 PM
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26. Outstanding - have a safe, pleasant trip home! |
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Thu Jun-28-07 05:58 PM
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I haven't watched any of the debating yet - I may have to catch this one.
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:00 PM
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I think this one will be a must see
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:05 PM
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14. Why are divisive titles still used? We don't say "white America", we just say America |
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however I find it so interesting whenever describing someone with less than "white" skin, there has to be a label attached, "Hispanic America, Black America, Asian America" and on another level, even "Gay Americans"in order to create some sort of separation.
Why is it?
Seems to me I thought we were all Americans, not to be singled out as "separate but equal".
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:19 PM
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Edited on Thu Jun-28-07 06:21 PM by Solly Mack
THE COVENANT WITH BLACK AMERICA
Inspired by the book The Covenant with Black America, The All-American Presidential Forums on PBS marks the first time that a panel comprised of journalists of color will be represented in primetime. Many of the questions that will be asked of the candidates focus on key domestic priorities that were originally outlined in the book.
It's an historic event, actually...and considering today's SCOTUS ruling...the title would be the last thing I'd take issue with...but that's just me
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:21 PM
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16. I think if we can ever say that America is equal to ALL races |
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that the labeling will stop.:(
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:32 PM
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Thu Jun-28-07 07:19 PM
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29. we don't say "white American" because that's the norm, the |
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standard against which all other are measured. That's the joy, if you will, of white (male) privilege: everything else is "The Other" and must be identified as such.
But if it's NOT identified as such, it disappears. Typically, those who call for "an end to hyphenated-Americans, because we should ALL just be Americans" are rightwing racists who would LOVE to have the "problem" of people of color not being talked about at all, and the "problem" of racism just disappear along with it. That would mean the racists would NEVER have to answer for their racism, would never be bothered by it in any way.
I can't imagine you fit that category -- but I will say your attitude here definitely SUPPORT those who would "disappear" racism and along with it the very existence (and noteworthiness) of various minority groups.
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Thu Jun-28-07 06:57 PM
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27. Anyone submitting questions? |
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Thu Jun-28-07 07:05 PM
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The disastrous Supreme Court ruling...I dare say this debate is very important and these candidates will have some explaining to do!:-( :kick:
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Thu Jun-28-07 07:24 PM
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30. Thank you, Grandrose! I agree...with everything today...this will be an important debate |
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Thu Jun-28-07 07:45 PM
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31. Does anybody's tv guide show this listed? |
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I have Dish Network and it is not listed.
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33. was that Cornel West? |
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