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In reply to the discussion: Charles Barkley is confused. Recognizes there was racial profiling in Zimmerman case, [View all]ceonupe
(597 posts)We have a winner!
A swear democrats are going to TNT their own coalition when the "coalition" finds out the leaders really don't give a crap a about them their communities and their problems.
Keep it up the same demographic effects eating the republicans pie will be eating the liberal left that ignores the concerns of its "coalition".
Let's not forget we claim we are all for progressive ideas but the fine print reads as long as it does not hurt old school democrat allies even if that prevents the very progress progressives are supposed to be for.
People are waking up and are tired of the group think that has failed us for far to long.
How do you think it makes an African American male feel when the left dumps massive praise on the man responsible for the largest violation of black men's rights by way of policy in the last 20 years. Yes I'm talking about mayor Bloomberg and stop and frisk and how that leads to things like the trayvon Martin shooting death.
While you guys are acting like you understand the black experience you demonstrate you either really don't or don't really care when you fail to stand up for the minority community. The rule with blacks in the Democratic Party is the same for the Republican Party it seams. By that I mean down play your story never make whites in power uncomfortable, never address issues that effect your community directly and most importantly always tote the party line.
There is a reason black folk feel disconnected we vote politicians in and once they get there they find out the political system does not give 2 craps about black people until election time.
You may try to convince yourself things are different but as someone who has been black my whole life (lol) we know the truth and if the party does not start addressing our issues don't expect our support. If you get a chance talk to a congress person or state legislator from a poor urban area and get there take on it. You may be surprised to find out they will tell you they are lucky to get to name a street or park after dr king Jr and that's about it. Some might get to get a park built but they are expected to vote with the party on every thing or get totally frozen out.
And yes I am a democrat but you know it sucks to here your supposed fellow democrats call you a rethug or worse because you disagree with them on an issue. It's like you have to remind them that yeah back in the 80's when they were in their schools things may have been good while we remind them in the 80s public school for many inner city youths was more "lean on me" than "saved by the bell" and its only gotten worse. Why should we now believe you really give a damn vs what happens every other time.