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EffieBlack

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27. I'll bet if virtually all of the insurgents were black women, that would be worth noting

Mon Nov 26, 2018, 06:39 PM

Nov 2018

Referring to white men as white men - just as other groups are identified as part of their demographic - may make some people uncomfortable, but it is what it is.

This was indeed a rebellion of and by white men against an accomplished, powerful woman, and it fell flat.

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Anti-Pelosi House Democrats Surrender And Admit Defeat [View all] babylonsister Nov 2018 OP

As I see it, HRC did the same in 2016. And Harris need to do it with the Republicans going after her Wintryjade Nov 2018 #1

Good. They deserve offices in the basement. pwb Nov 2018 #2

I am sure the GOP had a hand in pushing any discord. Kingofalldems Nov 2018 #3

Further up the money chain than the GOP. Look at those that want democracy to fail. erronis Nov 2018 #42

Excellent ! Crushed. OnDoutside Nov 2018 #4

"White male rebellion" Loki Liesmith Nov 2018 #5

I do not think it is unnecessary, but relevant. I think we have clearly defined positions. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #6

+++ sheshe2 Nov 2018 #10

In fact, I would have said all white male, Republican billionaire-funded rebellion pecosbob Nov 2018 #19

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #30

But hey, where are our white guys who voted Democrat?! Hortensis Nov 2018 #59

"A claim that no white men are part of the Democratic "establishment" " Wintryjade Nov 2018 #63

I guess I misunderstood that, sorry. Am I misunderstanding Hortensis Nov 2018 #65

Our Democratic base are attacked as the establishment. Instead of running away title, I own it. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #66

:) Me too. Hortensis Nov 2018 #71

Sanders? Bernie Sanders?? klook Nov 2018 #77

It's an example of pushback primarily by white people against the party structure Recursion Nov 2018 #84

What a great, pointed and cogent reply, efhmc Nov 2018 #85

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2018 #87

Not at all. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #9

Many people believe accuracy is unnecessary. LanternWaste Nov 2018 #12

If you mean Trump and Fox News. I agree. :) LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #14

14 Of The Original Group Were White Males Me. Nov 2018 #22

It is what it is and that's exactly what happened. There were only white males involved . marble falls Nov 2018 #13

I'll bet if virtually all of the insurgents were black women, that would be worth noting EffieBlack Nov 2018 #27

I dont even use the W word...in certain places, brings me all kinds of unwanted attention Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #31

Because white people don't have a race. They're just "people." EffieBlack Nov 2018 #33

They could have targeted Steny Hoyer, who is older than Pelosi and male IronLionZion Nov 2018 #41

It Turns Out Schumer Is Pals With Them Me. Nov 2018 #68

Necessary since these are the types that are caught up in the web of greed and lust. erronis Nov 2018 #43

It is a necessary and accurate descriptor mcar Nov 2018 #47

I agree nvme Nov 2018 #62

Poor bebe's! sheshe2 Nov 2018 #7

From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Nov 2018 #20

Awwww. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #23

Mahalo, Goth.. Love the Hoarse Whisperer! Cha Nov 2018 #34

I won't use the "W-word", I'll just call them the #FiveDumbGuys. brush Nov 2018 #46

Perfect! mcar Nov 2018 #48

Keeping Pelosi/Hoyer/Clyburn intact is hardly a win BeyondGeography Nov 2018 #8

Aaaaah sheshe2 Nov 2018 #24

... Me. Nov 2018 #25

Me! sheshe2 Nov 2018 #26

I am in the wrong place. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #36

Ummhmm. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #39

So Moulton and Ryan are inept but correct? mcar Nov 2018 #49

don't forget the charismatic mitch mcconnell JI7 Nov 2018 #72

Funny that mcar Nov 2018 #78

Wrong. Pelosi has been excellent before as the Speaker and she just... brush Nov 2018 #50

She was excellent when she had Barack Obama to sell policy BeyondGeography Nov 2018 #56

We'll be fine. The repugs won't be once the hearings, investigations and subpoenas arrive. brush Nov 2018 #58

What is your suggestion? mcar Nov 2018 #79

Didn't we hear this *status quo" crap in 16?!?!?! Would love for some status quo right now uponit7771 Nov 2018 #88

I don't really care who succeeds as Speaker as long as they don't cave to any bullshit rules pecosbob Nov 2018 #11

It boggles my mind LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #15

Hubris... dlk Nov 2018 #17

He has a pee pee tail EffieBlack Nov 2018 #28

Moulton Seeks Negotiations with Pelosi Gothmog Nov 2018 #16

But . . . but . . . but . . Problem Solvers Caucus!!!!11!!1 hatrack Nov 2018 #18

Here's The Truth Behind The AntiPelosi Move & No Labels Me. Nov 2018 #21

Mahalo for the link, Me.. Cha Nov 2018 #38

Heya...It Important That The Truth Of These Self-Appointed Groups Me. Nov 2018 #70

just for the symbolism lapfog_1 Nov 2018 #29

The Blue Dogs have been neutered SHRED Nov 2018 #32

We can hope so, but I bet they'll be back in another form. erronis Nov 2018 #44

Moulton's going to find serving four tours in Iraq is nothing like serving a term in the House. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2018 #35

No deals Tiggeroshii Nov 2018 #37

When you come at the Queen, you better not miss. n/t charlyvi Nov 2018 #40

THIS is why I support Nancy Pelosi. She's KPN Nov 2018 #45

Nancy is a badass mcar Nov 2018 #51

Maybe Moulton can team up with fellow leadership loser, Gym Jordan Hassler Nov 2018 #52

Some shrunken sphincters on Capitol Hill. NoMoreRepugs Nov 2018 #53

She'll grind their bones to make her bread. NBachers Nov 2018 #54

They want a deal... Downtown Hound Nov 2018 #55

Why do I keep thinking that Moulton is a republican agent? Perseus Nov 2018 #57

Good. ellie Nov 2018 #60

I hope they pay Hamlette Nov 2018 #61

They lost and they're still trying to coopt her job? ananda Nov 2018 #64

From Wonkette Gothmog Nov 2018 #67

Hahaha! Perfect! nt babylonsister Nov 2018 #74

I hope the blatant sexist/ageist bullshit is over. lpbk2713 Nov 2018 #69

It is not "sexist" and "ageist to simply feel it is time for some change. (Please read the rest.): LBM20 Nov 2018 #82

This was pathetic. yardwork Nov 2018 #73

The Pathetic Pelosi Putsch Gothmog Nov 2018 #75

I had no doubt she had the votes, and this latest effort was mostly hyped up by the media more than still_one Nov 2018 #76

Can we please drop the "white male" shit. Pelosi is white. There were females in the group too. LBM20 Nov 2018 #80

they stepped into the ring with the champ, thought they were tough shit, Takket Nov 2018 #81

Moulton and his tiny group Progressive dog Nov 2018 #83

Pelosi's momentum builds: 'Voting against Pelosi on the floor is a vote for the Republican' Gothmog Nov 2018 #86