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FakeNoose

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15. Rev. William Barber gets it

Sat Feb 9, 2019, 12:12 PM

Feb 2019

We Democrats (well most of us) realize that there's a difference between wearing blackface to a college Halloween party, and wearing a white KKK hood to cross-burning. Wearing Halloween costumes, even stupidly offensive ones, is a thing that dumb kids do. I can attest to that, having worn a Nazi officer costume once in my teens. Nobody at the party I attended ever suggested that I was really a Nazi! Just as I'm sure Ralph Northam's friends understood that the silly costume he wore was never intended to make a political statement of any kind.

I'm not dismissing racism - not for one minute.

When Eddie Murphy wore "whiteface" makeup on Saturday Night Live did anyone accuse him of being a racist? I don't remember hearing any such thing. It was a brilliant joke and most people got it. Those who didn't, well ... maybe they were the racists.

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Rev. William J. Barber II, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign weighs in on Gov. Northam in WAPO: [View all] ehrnst Feb 2019 OP

K&R PatSeg Feb 2019 #1

That's the most eloquent and thoughtful writing I've yet seen on Northam. femmedem Feb 2019 #2

Barber to Lee Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2019 #7

Powerful! Thank you so much; I had missed that thread. femmedem Feb 2019 #21

He is a frequent guest on Joy Reid's shows. spooky3 Feb 2019 #24

He has tremendous gravitas. He speaks with such authenticity, calimary Feb 2019 #31

I am ashamed volstork Feb 2019 #62

Kick and rec. Rev Barber is a very wise man. Dennis Donovan Feb 2019 #3

He is also very respectful and almost humble, despite his imposing physical presence. DFW Feb 2019 #9

Wow, love this personal account of meeting Dr Barber. iluvtennis Feb 2019 #30

I was one of the VERY few "nobodies" there that evening. DFW Feb 2019 #36

I saw his speech. It was grand. Blue_true Feb 2019 #34

There are very few that can spellbind an audience like William Barber. DFW Feb 2019 #37

I'm from North Carolina where Dr Barber instituted Moral Mondays. octoberlib Feb 2019 #45

Absolutely! appal_jack Feb 2019 #61

Hello! octoberlib Feb 2019 #65

Well done to you ! That was the first time I had heard of him, and I was riveted by what he had to OnDoutside Feb 2019 #58

I had known about him for a while before that. However... DFW Feb 2019 #69

Well you did a great service in asking him, and mesmerizing is the word. He has great presence. OnDoutside Feb 2019 #70

No, she is one whose path and mine have never crossed. DFW Feb 2019 #71

K&R! G_j Feb 2019 #4

Love him, and so appreciate his intelligent and sensitive take on this issue. lark Feb 2019 #5

He clearly believes that people can become better people. Blue_true Feb 2019 #35

I did not get that a rapist should be forgiven, not in the slightest. lark Feb 2019 #40

Where did I say that a person that gets proven as a rapist should be forgiven? Blue_true Feb 2019 #42

I apologize that I misunderstood your post. lark Feb 2019 #48

No problem. Blue_true Feb 2019 #63

hold his feet to the fire, Rev. Barber Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2019 #6

Barber has that sspecial gift. DFW Feb 2019 #38

k&r MrGrieves Feb 2019 #8

And Robert Byrd was instrumental in getting the MLK Jr statue funded and in place.... kentuck Feb 2019 #10

This needs to make the greatest page pandr32 Feb 2019 #11

I appreciate NPR's "Brooks and Shields" from yesterday, 2/8/19 Hulk Feb 2019 #12

Kick and recommend. bronxiteforever Feb 2019 #13

I love it when someone safeinOhio Feb 2019 #14

Rev. William Barber gets it FakeNoose Feb 2019 #15

Did your Jewish friends find your Nazi costume entertaining? OneBro Feb 2019 #23

I'm not dismissing racism, not for one minute FakeNoose Feb 2019 #28

WTH is that? (n/t) Lefta Dissenter Feb 2019 #64

I love Rev. Barber ooky Feb 2019 #16

Very wise..Northam has offered a sincere apology .. let's watch his actions...see if they match Thekaspervote Feb 2019 #17

He already has a record of actions that have been positive for Black people and a better society Blue_true Feb 2019 #39

Love Rev Barber DeminPennswoods Feb 2019 #18

A much more eloquent and authoritative version of the suggestions I've made here. Ms. Toad Feb 2019 #19

You're welcome.(nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #52

Barber has laid out Northam and Herring's road to repentance (and how they can stay in office). SunSeeker Feb 2019 #20

wow....powerful..... dhill926 Feb 2019 #22

In His Eloquent Way, Pastor Barber Gives Us a Way Forward Embodying True Christian Principles dlk Feb 2019 #25

Thank you Rev. Barber! True Blue American Feb 2019 #26

I've been waiting for his response. dem4decades Feb 2019 #27

That's a better way forward than undoing an election. Qutzupalotl Feb 2019 #29

I think a lot of people were counting on Fairfax taking the reins ecstatic Feb 2019 #41

A wise man. Forgive, if repentant, and work w/the man on the issues the Rev. writes about. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #32

Reverend Barber II has such a wonderful take on life and the potential of all people. Blue_true Feb 2019 #33

So good! Systemic racism- we must stop it. EndGOPPropaganda Feb 2019 #43

I adore this man. octoberlib Feb 2019 #44

The weight of Rev Barber's words is based . . . peggysue2 Feb 2019 #46

Wonderful words. Power 2 the People Feb 2019 #47

You've Got To Be Carefully Taught - South Pacific (1958) niyad Feb 2019 #49

I don't see how this applies to... tonedevil Feb 2019 #50

You can contact Reverend Barber ehrnst Feb 2019 #51

I could send him a message... tonedevil Feb 2019 #53

He is the only one who can answer your question. ehrnst Feb 2019 #54

I'm satisfied... tonedevil Feb 2019 #57

No taunting. Just commenting on your goal with that post. ehrnst Feb 2019 #66

If you think so. /nt tonedevil Feb 2019 #67

Yes, I do.(nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #68

He got some damn rotten advice. Duppers Feb 2019 #56

Eloquently said. Duppers Feb 2019 #55

I hope Rev Barber's advice helps to turn the tide. OnDoutside Feb 2019 #59

Kr Meowmee Feb 2019 #60