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In reply to the discussion: Want to see a big crowd? Wait for this one. [View all]A Simple Game
(9,214 posts)138. They appear to be stuck on his finger. n/t
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Yes, Bernie should have bussed in some Black Folk as tokens in his almost all-white location.
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#5
That was her political home. You could fill in any state to get the PC ethnic mix.
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#18
Good lord, picky, picky. She was First Lady...seems that's considered a fairly high
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#30
Some still call her a Carpet Bagger, She isn't as popular in New York as many on DU think.
A Simple Game
Jun 2015
#66
Perhaps opportunistic and skating in on her, gasp, last name? I admire her political skills.
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#86
My point is, if POC were interested, they wouldn't have to be "bussed in". Get it?
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#16
So, in the Lilly White NE, where would they have to travel from to hear what they
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#21
IF, and I say "if" for a reason...POC were interested, there are neighboring states with much more..
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#29
Which state, for example. And AFAIK being a supporter does not mean taking a trip to stand in
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#36
The problem for Bernie, and trust me, it's going to be a problem, is that the MN crowd bore a.....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#40
Hate? Hmmm, Ok. Yes, MN has a 5% black population, and as to the Ellison comparison
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#41
Obviously, Bernie traveling to where his supporters are. Nothing wrong with that.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#47
Indeed. Some of us call that place home. Unlike some other candidates who dare
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#54
So Bernie announcerd in Brooklyn? He announced in the state where he held office. HRC is doing the
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#58
You know, I called California home for many decades. I was not born there. Another nit to pick.
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#68
You're the one who introduced Arkansas into the discussion. Why? Neither HRC or BS are announcing
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#74
Since when does one black guy constitute "a crowd"? I know the point you're trying to make, but....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#65
" Exactly. And let's hope the crowd looks more like America." That's digging a hole,
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#99
Yeah. After that "fried chicken" line, you probably need to go ahead & step away. C'ya.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#105
This is like Debate Class. I kind of enjoy it. The one who "loses it" emotionally
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#88
Here's a link for you, check it out and get back to us about how many People of Color
A Simple Game
Jun 2015
#73
Obama didn't introduce himself to the world in Burlington. That came later.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#75
The point is you expect People of Color to drive 5 hours for Bernie when they didn't
A Simple Game
Jun 2015
#112
I could care less. Just pointing out what Bernie was doing in 2012 to "help" Democrats.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#127
Why don't you start talking about something other than meaningless fantasy polls.
A Simple Game
Jun 2015
#139
Just trying to give you what you asked for. Or didn't you really want to know?
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#146
I fantasized about Bernie wanting the sitting Democratic POTUS to be primaried? FYI: Those "fantasy"
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#155
Well, thanks for that explanation. And I'm assuming we have the same issues in Minneapolis?
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#97
If the area one is speaking about is predominantly white then if you want to have a photo op with
jwirr
Jun 2015
#26
Were you elected to be a community spokesperson, or are you just assuming the privilege yourself?
Scootaloo
Jun 2015
#103
As a card carrying member of said "community", when someone shows me who they are.....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#106
Right back at ya. Bad optics, coupled with a speech that leaves out a signficant part of the base =
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#118
"As long as she comes up with it in front of a desegregated audience, I'm cool with it."
Scootaloo
Jun 2015
#123
I have no doubt about her staff...we aren't talking about that. We're talking about
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#23
As long as she comes up with it in front of a desegregated audience, I'm cool with it.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#53
But he won! TWICE! So the Obama coalition is still there, sans the angry white folk who "dumped" us.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#104
Obama supporter here, who now supports his former Sec of State. If you're speaking of my
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#110
Were these "kickoff" events? Their big introduction to a party they didn't even belong to?
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#116
I look forward to our next engagement over your baseless BS assertions against Sanders.
Scootaloo
Jun 2015
#124
I was distracted by her supporters insisting Sanders is a segregationist, I'll admit
Scootaloo
Jun 2015
#136
I'm just tired of posters claiming that she hasn't addressed any issues, when she has
lunamagica
Jun 2015
#137
Obtuse much? Show me where I said "Real America". But while we're on the subject....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#56
So, you didn't find the quote? Instead you came back with one of these.....?
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#67
Awwww. TD haz a sad, cuz arcane drew conclusions based on what he "thought".
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#93
Are you saying this thread is FUBAR? Then, fresh haz given TD another sad.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#165
How did I miss that? You're right. I'm happy....HAPPY....happy! Magnificent slice of America.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2015
#167
I saw Al Gore in the waning days of Campaign 00 at the Lake Eola Bandshell in Orlando, FL
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2015
#9
Speaking of security. How does the Secret Service fit into her agenda? I am assuming that she
jwirr
Jun 2015
#35
They make her ride in a van to the same specs as 'The Beast.' She remembers RFK's murder.
freshwest
Jun 2015
#158
I had forgotten that the others have the same limitations. It would really bug me to have someone
jwirr
Jun 2015
#162
Me neither, but dang! It's not like you don't know your way around there! n/t
freshwest
Jun 2015
#159
I just realized another reason I like Bernie...he's a Hometown kind of guy. And he told us he
libdem4life
Jun 2015
#43
"I knew it was bullshit, and now I'm sorry because you all know it's bullshit too"
arcane1
Jun 2015
#59
I'm not fully supporting anyone yet (but I align with Bernie more), and that's a cool thing
ScreamingMeemie
Jun 2015
#132
I don't like to pit the crowds of one of our candidates against another.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2015
#87
We will see Hillary at her best. She is getting her message to the people.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#113
It's unfair to criticize a crowd from an essentially all-white state for being all white.
Nye Bevan
Jun 2015
#121
The story? Maybe. The delivery was unexpected from a Wellesely and Yale educated New York Senator.
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2015
#156