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guillaumeb

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56. The article discusses Democratic support for black lives.

Sun Aug 2, 2015, 05:50 PM

Aug 2015

If you wish to talk specifically about police terrorism that is directed against black people I am fine with that topic, but it is NOT the topic of this particular article.

On that topic, there is no law that makes it legal to shoot black people for not having a front license plate, nor is ther a law allowing the police choke people to death for selling loose cigarettes.

There is no law allowing racial discrimination in housing, or in hiring, or firing, for that matter. But the lack of legal sanction has not stopped discrimination, and the simple fact that any particular politician identifies as Democratic does not insure that that politician really cares about minority interests.

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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