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cali

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12. do elaborate. how is this ignoring what PoC are saying?

Tue Jun 16, 2015, 08:19 AM

Jun 2015

This is quite simply his record and my informed explanation of his motivations.

I'd like to hear an explanation from a "liberal" like you

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Just a word or two about Bernie and civil rights/social justice [View all] cali Jun 2015 OP

Thank you Cali Kalidurga Jun 2015 #1

KnR SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #2

K&R Scuba Jun 2015 #3

This native Vermonter thanks you for setting the record straight. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #4

This is why we favor Bernie! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #5

Let's look at some Democrats who voted for DOMA: Paul Wellstone. People adore him as a Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #6

I called it a civil rights issue. I always have. I refer to LGBT rights. cali Jun 2015 #7

But still it is this cordoning off of minority rights as a separate from the rights of others. Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #20

Once again, a shining example of "liberals" ignoring what PoC (and others) are saying/have said ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #8

Do you ever get tired of just pounding your head against a brick wall? leftofcool Jun 2015 #10

Nope ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #16

I'm starting to wonder whether ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #22

It's the result of baseless accusations and 'concern' about Sanders. cui bono Jun 2015 #34

Really? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #38

You're not a stupid person and you are on DU a lot. cui bono Jun 2015 #40

Then PM a couple to me ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #42

do elaborate. how is this ignoring what PoC are saying? cali Jun 2015 #12

The explanation is simple. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #15

Wow. I can't believe that posts about Sanders record of fighting for equality for ALL cui bono Jun 2015 #33

Please stop ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #37

What's the point of using that hyperbole? cui bono Jun 2015 #39

Okay ... you are clearly unable/unwilling to understand what I am talking about ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #41

I understand the difference between social and economic. cui bono Jun 2015 #45

Really ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #47

That thought was about the general population, not limited to PoC. cui bono Jun 2015 #49

Okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #50

cali, You said just a word or two... pangaia Jun 2015 #9

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2015 #11

I will vote for him heaven05 Jun 2015 #13

He has addressed the current issues repeatedly. He spoke up clearly about the injustices cali Jun 2015 #14

yep heaven05 Jun 2015 #29

Perfectly said BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #36

Kick and R. Great post. BeanMusical Jun 2015 #17

K & R L0oniX Jun 2015 #18

Bernie sees everything through an economic lens. He's minimized social justice in two interviews KittyWampus Jun 2015 #19

Easily disproven that he has a long held passionate belief in civil rights and social justice cali Jun 2015 #23

He doesn't get it and you don't either, then. It's about his viewing things primarily and solely KittyWampus Jun 2015 #24

he's done far more than just talk about it- so yeah, you are not being honest, kitty cali Jun 2015 #25

I think he knows that the harder fight is economic justice Babel_17 Jun 2015 #31

So you didn't even read the op, much less the linked article Doctor_J Jun 2015 #32

Not if you look at his record and his actions. cui bono Jun 2015 #35

Did you see the interview with Katie Couric? Admiral Loinpresser Jun 2015 #51

Thats much better,,,,,,,,, Cryptoad Jun 2015 #21

Does not need to explain away his record, it stands up, and that's rare (nt) Babel_17 Jun 2015 #26

it's not clear who this person (or the op) is debating or refuting bigtree Jun 2015 #27

I'm sorry, but your constant donning of martyr's attire is a bituch. cali Jun 2015 #43

now you're just being abusive - even though I took my time to write this thoughtful response to you bigtree Jun 2015 #44

K&R+++++++++++++++++++ newfie11 Jun 2015 #28

No question. His record is excellent on these issues. MineralMan Jun 2015 #30

Nicely written and covers it all. thanks. SaranchaIsWaiting Jun 2015 #46

Kick and rec. hifiguy Jun 2015 #48