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MrsCoffee

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82. I certainly did get the gist.

Reply to Squinch (Reply #77)

Wed Apr 25, 2018, 08:35 PM

Apr 2018

Let’s see how many more times he asks you to do it or implies it’s perfectly acceptable.

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Forget about Libertarians-Why do so many of the DEMOCRATS I encounter seem to have racial issues? [View all] EffieBlack Apr 2018 OP

I wish I did. It seems to be getting worse. LisaM Apr 2018 #1

Where I live (Seattle), it's getting more diverse every day. maxsolomon Apr 2018 #23

Where I live, In Seattle (White Center) ismnotwasm Apr 2018 #25

That is not my experience. The schools are only 47% white. But it is true pnwmom Apr 2018 #69

I don't think that wearing a Democratic pin on our lapels cures us of racism. LanternWaste Apr 2018 #2

Because they're Americans. TheSmarterDog Apr 2018 #3

You don't get out much Sailor65x1 Apr 2018 #109

Actually I do you condescending little ... TheSmarterDog Apr 2018 #115

Post removed Post removed Apr 2018 #127

It is a natural animal instinct to fear those different from us... cbdo2007 Apr 2018 #4

No it's not RandomAccess Apr 2018 #18

It's not necessarily taught, janx Apr 2018 #61

Since this is anecdotal perhaps its not "many DEMOCRATS" who have racial issues Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #5

So, racism isn't really the problem - people who "see racism where it is not" is? EffieBlack Apr 2018 #7

You knew someone was going to feel the need to splain. Because, Effie, what you think your Squinch Apr 2018 #29

I was hoping that maybe another point of view could be considered Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #32

I see people with racial issues here. Squinch Apr 2018 #37

Perhaps you can give some examples Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #39

No need. It is obvious to those who don't feel the need to splain it away. Squinch Apr 2018 #41

Or you can't back up your claims Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #49

You go with that. I'll pretend I'm devastated. Squinch Apr 2018 #52

Sarcasm after emojis? Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #75

Or perhaps that little gotcha has been played before. MrsCoffee Apr 2018 #73

I was genuinely asking not playing a game Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #76

You asked her to call out DUers as racist by linking to their posts. MrsCoffee Apr 2018 #81

And you make a personal attack here Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #122

You think this whole banning thing is just an excuse? MrsCoffee Apr 2018 #125

Yes, but Bradshaw tells me he didn't know that. He wants to know if, when I pointed that out to Squinch Apr 2018 #77

I certainly did get the gist. MrsCoffee Apr 2018 #82

I imagine it will be many. I learned a new word today: Sealioning. It's very handy. Squinch Apr 2018 #83

That is very handy indeed. MrsCoffee Apr 2018 #86

Right? I've seen the tactic a million times before and never knew there was a word for it! Squinch Apr 2018 #88

I learned that phrase sometime ago from, BMUS. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #96

LOL! What a good teacher! Squinch Apr 2018 #97

Oh, yes. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #103

well you could talk about how many of the major afams DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #43

and here is some more DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Squinch Apr 2018 #50

I've seen nothing like that in my time here Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #48

well I can loook back to the wayback machine DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #54

your time here DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #55

Actually people here have said that one poster Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #68

I heed what many say.. DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #105

YOu know very well that if someone linked to a post as an example of racism here, they would Squinch Apr 2018 #56

No I don't know that Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #67

Well now you know. Squinch Apr 2018 #71

The hell with bravenak. MicaelS Apr 2018 #57

Oh, I don't know. Dismissing the overwhelmingly African American Democratic Party base in the South KitSileya Apr 2018 #135

Your point of view is well represented MaryMagdaline Apr 2018 #79

One suggestion. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #93

there's a broad spectrum though. You can be philisophically non-racist. You can mentally comport to JCanete Apr 2018 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author LanternWaste Apr 2018 #14

You post has an untenable premise: RandomAccess Apr 2018 #19

That's a completely unfounded and scurrilous charge Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #38

In this thread you attempted to define racism when speaking to a woman of color. You told her that Squinch Apr 2018 #42

+1 RandomAccess Apr 2018 #44

No I did no such thing Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #45

Kay. Squinch Apr 2018 #47

I guess when you can't back up your assertions Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #51

My assertions have been very amply and clearly backed up in this very thread. Squinch Apr 2018 #53

Naw, Boo, you did ... EffieBlack Apr 2018 #60

No those quotes don't show that at all Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #62

Those quotes show exactly that. Squinch Apr 2018 #63

Another baseless claim Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #65

You have people nicer than I patiently pointing out where you are showing bias. Squinch Apr 2018 #70

Yes, you DID RandomAccess Apr 2018 #84

Is it? RandomAccess Apr 2018 #58

Only one of those assertions is accurate Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #64

Yet when they do... sheshe2 Apr 2018 #104

I don't know how old Effie is, janx Apr 2018 #66

That is very much true Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #74

Bradshaw. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #108

I will DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #114

Thanks. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #116

Please don't make accusations that aren't true Bradshaw3 Apr 2018 #121

When friends describe it to you, yes, you can imagine it. janx Apr 2018 #131

with alll due respect DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #112

Read it again. n/t janx Apr 2018 #124

why? DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #129

Because as I explained, janx Apr 2018 #130

ok... DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #132

This is not a matter of "memories." That's just crazy. "Let it go"? WTF?? Squinch Apr 2018 #117

Read it again. Thanks. n/t janx Apr 2018 #123

Once again mcar Apr 2018 #119

They've been raised in this system, and the system is racist. Iggo Apr 2018 #6

I have never met any in my life. rockfordfile Apr 2018 #8

Care to explain what that means? brooklynite Apr 2018 #9

I am curious too. Tipperary Apr 2018 #13

Unevolved humans... TreasonousBastard Apr 2018 #10

Because Social Justice isn't the first thing on their agenda. MicaelS Apr 2018 #12

I'm a high earning black woman JustAnotherGen Apr 2018 #72

+1000 EffieBlack Apr 2018 #126

well understood, but DonCoquixote Apr 2018 #113

Democrats are more open to progressive change uponit7771 Apr 2018 #15

Important thing to remember in a conversation like this. Nt NCTraveler Apr 2018 #87

I think Democrats are affected by the Right Wing...Stockholm syndrome? Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #16

I've always said that there's just as many Solomon Apr 2018 #17

Agree...there are two seperate societies, regardless of left or right HipChick Apr 2018 #22

Here is how I see it. safeinOhio Apr 2018 #20

I agree with this. I have been peeling that onion of my own racism for decades. When I think I Squinch Apr 2018 #31

Democrats are Americans peggysue2 Apr 2018 #21

I'm unaware of the political affiliation of the vast majority of people I meet or know. Kaleva Apr 2018 #24

I am not sure what you are referring to by "racial issues" HopeAgain Apr 2018 #26

I sort it out this way Fresh_Start Apr 2018 #27

Some people like to keep their privileges IronLionZion Apr 2018 #28

The treatment for Joy Reid over the couple days by supposed liberals TheSmarterDog Apr 2018 #30

Agreed! nt jrthin Apr 2018 #36

That has not been my experience hueymahl Apr 2018 #33

See Joy Reid. nt LexVegas Apr 2018 #34

You've got a good point gollygee Apr 2018 #35

Be lucky that you encounter so many democrats. I live surrounded by Ferrets are Cool Apr 2018 #40

Regardless of political affiliation, janx Apr 2018 #59

Because they don't think they have them, even though they were raised in a society built upon and WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2018 #78

Exactly. Being somewhat progressive, they Solomon Apr 2018 #133

Runs deep. +1 Nt NCTraveler Apr 2018 #80

This is a divisive post, which divides Democrats sharedvalues Apr 2018 #85

Thanks for your advice (aka 'splainin') EffieBlack Apr 2018 #89

You're taking the side of Rove, Bannon, Russia, and Paul Ryan sharedvalues Apr 2018 #91

Thanks again, but you can be done 'splainin' racism in America to me now. EffieBlack Apr 2018 #94

I'm talking about politics. sharedvalues Apr 2018 #98

If you want to talk about that, you should start a thread about that, rather than making this Squinch Apr 2018 #99

will do. Also, love your sig sharedvalues Apr 2018 #101

Thanks! Squinch Apr 2018 #102

In this post, a black woman, i.e. a member of the absolutely, hands down, most loyal Democratic Squinch Apr 2018 #90

That's fine, but the GOP's racism didn't get mentioned, so I wanted to add it sharedvalues Apr 2018 #92

Yes, that is worth talking about. But so is this. Not least becauuse it is a concern of members Squinch Apr 2018 #95

Oh, yes- the Dems should DEFINITELY work harder for minorities sharedvalues Apr 2018 #100

I'd start by listening when they voice concerns. Then, don't deny or try to silence those concerns. Squinch Apr 2018 #107

Why are they afraid of it if it works so well that they use it for propaganda? gollygee Apr 2018 #110

GOP is afraid of racism because it's kryptonite for them - they're trying counteraccusations sharedvalues Apr 2018 #120

Because it takes a bit of work to get the hell out of their bubble? nini Apr 2018 #106

Economic anxiety, I'm sure...nt SidDithers Apr 2018 #111

Totally. Squinch Apr 2018 #118

I don't think "so many" Democrats have racial issues. democratisphere Apr 2018 #128

Because racist propaganda is that good. Buzz cook Apr 2018 #134

Among Democrats or leftists, it's more a problem of dismissiveness than explicit racism. Garrett78 Apr 2018 #136

This is painfully true EffieBlack Apr 2018 #137

The Dem platform should incorporate... Garrett78 Apr 2018 #138

Because they're humans Sunsky Apr 2018 #139