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49. The entire OP is absurd imo

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] guillaumeb Aug 2015 OP

I REALLY want to alert on this OP. It is TOTAL BULLSHIT. BillZBubb Aug 2015 #1

This is an opinion piece. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #2

Killing people during what should be a routine police action is not XRubicon Aug 2015 #50

Also from the article: guillaumeb Aug 2015 #52

I missed the part where Clinton made it legal to shoot unarmed XRubicon Aug 2015 #54

The article discusses Democratic support for black lives. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #56

You should edit the title of your post XRubicon Aug 2015 #58

Do you remember REPUBLICAN Newt Gingrich? Jim Beard Aug 2015 #76

Newt and the Contract on America? guillaumeb Aug 2015 #79

If it is "total bullshit," they you should easily be able to post a number of counter-points Maedhros Aug 2015 #32

Jury results: beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #3

Thanks for the information BMUS. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #6

You can edit the title in GD, LBN is the only group where you have to post it verbatim. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #8

I was not aware of that, but even with the knowledge I would leave it guillaumeb Aug 2015 #11

Better the the Republicans is a piss poor standard candle. TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #90

True. But marriage equality and opening relations with Cuba, and the Iran deal are guillaumeb Aug 2015 #92

The kid that could barely manage to get his name on the exam can never expect a 56% TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #94

The socialist web forum is through the orange door on the far left of the room snooper2 Aug 2015 #70

If orange is the new black, guillaumeb Aug 2015 #72

There were Democratic presidents before Clinton. Maybe the writer doesn't know that. yardwork Aug 2015 #4

Agreed. The piece is somewhat simplistic, but the points made apply to other groups as well. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #5

Curious that no one mentions Obama. cwydro Aug 2015 #46

The entire OP is absurd imo yardwork Aug 2015 #49

... HFRN Aug 2015 #7

Are you sitting in a comfortable chair? guillaumeb Aug 2015 #9

if you said something, HFRN Aug 2015 #10

I wish there was more diversity in our primary field madville Aug 2015 #12

I hope so. But in the age of the Roberts SCOTUS guillaumeb Aug 2015 #14

There is a black candidate oberliner Aug 2015 #36

There's also Ben Carson Art_from_Ark Aug 2015 #65

He's a Republican oberliner Aug 2015 #67

I know Art_from_Ark Aug 2015 #68

Link: Shankapotomus Aug 2015 #44

What a load... onecaliberal Aug 2015 #13

As far as I am concerned there is a huge sadoldgirl Aug 2015 #15

Agreed 100% on all points. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #17

I take it the Socialist Worker will be working hard for the Repuke victory. n/t UTUSN Aug 2015 #16

I cannot speak for the magazine. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #19

What specifically? - the title slamming Dems. Don't worry, I have a right to instant opinions. UTUSN Aug 2015 #22

The organization is officially anti-Democrat muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #61

"Never vote for Democrats" is an oversimplification. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #63

And their official position is "never vote for Democrats". No surprise, since they're Trotskyists muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #66

You have discussed the polititcs and positioning of the magazine. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #69

The specifics of the article are that it's a complete load of crap muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #71

A non-specific reply to a specific question does NOT really serve guillaumeb Aug 2015 #73

" That he was a Democrat does not make him better" - not in the eyes of anti-Democrats, no muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #74

Again, generalities in response to specifics. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #75

Of course it's anti-Democratic - look at the title, that you decided to keep muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #78

I did post a comprehensive attack in the Democratic Party. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #80

NAFTA and financial deregulation are obvious red herrings, and not about Black Lives Matter muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #81

We agree on financial deregulation. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #83

History did not begin in 1992 and it did not end in 1999. geek tragedy Aug 2015 #18

And who says that the issues raised are specific to the 1992-1999 era? eom guillaumeb Aug 2015 #20

Let's back up. 20% of Democrats are black. geek tragedy Aug 2015 #21

and what percentage are union members and female, or a combination? guillaumeb Aug 2015 #31

Then go vote for Donald Trump davidn3600 Aug 2015 #23

Start sponsoring legislation. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #24

amen. You said it much better than I would have. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #33

^^This! nt nc4bo Aug 2015 #45

Really well said, Erich!! RiverLover Aug 2015 #48

Erich has that gift. merrily Aug 2015 #51

YES Skittles Aug 2015 #25

Black votes sure did tularetom Aug 2015 #26

Yes they did. They are the margin of victory in many elections, guillaumeb Aug 2015 #34

Did the matter to the ISO? Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #27

this is probably someone who thinks the democratic party was great in the old days JI7 Aug 2015 #29

I have an ISO member in my local. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #64

not so much before civil rights, but afterwards yes which is why the party is mainly made up JI7 Aug 2015 #28

I'm sure they do to people like Keith Ellison, Jim Clyburn, Elijah Cummings, John Conyers, etc. DFW Aug 2015 #30

The opinion piece does not say that the Democratic Part has done nothing. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #35

"Pointing out shortcomings" is always useful, agreed DFW Aug 2015 #37

The title of the article is provocative. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #38

Got news for this author -- Power does not give up anything with out a fight. Larkspur Aug 2015 #39

Agreed. People must pressure politicians, not expect to be lead by politicians. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #40

+1000 raouldukelives Aug 2015 #42

"Socalist Worker". 'Nuff said. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #41

ad hominem. Enough said. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #53

All talk and no action is Shankapotomus Aug 2015 #43

True enough. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #57

You're right Shankapotomus Aug 2015 #62

No they really haven't democrats throughout the decades wanted peace and calm in which to craigmatic Aug 2015 #47

Agreed on all points. Prisons are a growth industry in the US, guillaumeb Aug 2015 #59

Well, I'm sure Republicans will step up to fight for racial equality and justice. Vinca Aug 2015 #55

I do not think that anyone assumes that Democrats have magical powers, guillaumeb Aug 2015 #60

Apparently you haven't noticed that we have a black President; and that is because pnwmom Aug 2015 #77

I DID notice that. But thank you for asking. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #84

I see the party treat minorities like they treat organized labor Lee-Lee Aug 2015 #82

Nicely said. But in the saying you just might be called an anti-Democrat!! guillaumeb Aug 2015 #86

They are still head and shoulders better than the alternative Lee-Lee Aug 2015 #88

Absolutely. guillaumeb Aug 2015 #89

In NC it's far worse than just "right to work" Lee-Lee Aug 2015 #91

Bruce Rauner, the new governor of Illinois, wants to implement guillaumeb Aug 2015 #93

"Socialist Worker," yes. ericson00 Aug 2015 #85

Are you familiar with the magazine? guillaumeb Aug 2015 #87