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In reply to the discussion: Dear Bernie, we cannot overcome our economic challenges without overcoming racism and sexism [View all]bigtree
(86,005 posts)51. good, concise point
...I'd address this to the other candidates, as well.
Hopefully, we'll hear more on this point in their campaign dialogue.
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Dear Bernie, we cannot overcome our economic challenges without overcoming racism and sexism [View all]
Yavin4
Jun 2015
OP
Your subject line sums it all up perfectly. Thank you! He seems to have a blind spot in that area.
pnwmom
Jun 2015
#1
Economic disadvantages especially through laws, breeds hate in those affected.
TheNutcracker
Jun 2015
#3
I would have him realize that he could do a better job speaking to the concerns of
pnwmom
Jun 2015
#12
The idiotic narrative has been adopted and will be pushed regardless of the facts you present.
Vattel
Jun 2015
#137
I disagreee, but at the same time if Black Americans are saying Bernie isnt addressing
randys1
Jun 2015
#30
I think Jews have a little historical experience with social and economic injustice
zazen
Jun 2015
#36
And I did not say he was anything, i merely said if BLACK people say he is, then he is.
randys1
Jun 2015
#37
Is this one of those rare instances where DU represents the views of The Real World?
frylock
Jun 2015
#50
I believe the AA community when they say Sanders isn't addressing their issues
leftofcool
Jun 2015
#80
I guess we're on to another month of hearing how Bernie Sanders doesn't get race issues
Cheese Sandwich
Jun 2015
#11
The Hillary campaign has clearly determined that attacking Sanders on "issues of race"
Maedhros
Jun 2015
#16
I think it's mostly coming from the political campaign agenda and not too many actual real people
Cheese Sandwich
Jun 2015
#38
But I have Black friends here at DU who are saying it, and away from the internet.
randys1
Jun 2015
#41
I am not Black, those who are have said that he is not making their issues, racism, etc
randys1
Jun 2015
#59
Great question, you can ask them, then they can explain to you what they want and
randys1
Jun 2015
#56
I addressed that when i asked if DU was now representative of The Real World..
frylock
Jun 2015
#117
"I think it's mostly coming from the political campaign agenda and not too many actual real people"
leftofcool
Jun 2015
#81
You seem like a very commited Hillary fan, willing to spread lies about other candidates
Cheese Sandwich
Jun 2015
#87
Actually I think Sanders does, I just don't think he has addressed them very well
ismnotwasm
Jun 2015
#62
It's clear it's an attempt to get people to shut up and stop talking about this from Bernie's very
Number23
Jun 2015
#122
You get it. Those that exploit the economy also exploit race and religion to hold power.
mmonk
Jun 2015
#46
It's as if he needs to STOP talking about economic issues to be seen as working for these issues...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#85
He ISN'T IGNORING THEM! He just looks at them in ADDITION to other issues!
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#112
Talk of economic justice threatens Clintons big money donors. It's that simple. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#88
Maybe HRC should ask her coporate friends if they still would like the TPA passed...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#113
I support Bernie because of his constant support for equality including for LGBT people, which has
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2015
#91
I'm not saying that Bernie does not understand race relations nor is not a champion
Yavin4
Jun 2015
#120
He doesn't "understand" it because it isn't true. Where is the power held? Who created the racist
TheKentuckian
Jun 2015
#129
Since the democrats haven't actually done much for the working class lately
betterdemsonly
Jun 2015
#121
Economic rightwingers like Hillary will *never* address inequality, so this OP is dishonest. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#131
And social justice is a jawbone to be wielded by them, not a problem to be solved.
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2015
#135
Hell, the same way *Hillary Clinton* co-opted the religious right in the 1980s.
Romulox
Jun 2015
#136