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Showing Original Post only (View all)I have a question about the BLM protests. [View all]
Why aren't they appearing at Hillary rallies or those of the GOP clowns?
Bernie does need to understand their movement and what they are asking for. He should not be given a pass.
However, the others need those lessons more than any other people. It seems they are the ones that are being given a pass.
Bernie tries to live up to what they want. He may have fallen short but he is trying. He is an easy target for the protests because he won't give them a ration of s***. They get publicity of a sort but they do so at the expense of a candidate who is more open to them.
If they want to really protest, they need to walk the walk and take it to all those running. If not, it's sound and fury.
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It's a false flag operation. Lay you odds. It's backed by someone who wants Bernie out.
Katashi_itto
Aug 2015
#4
You think is racist to point out the obvious fact that campaign strategists exist and that HRC
GoneFishin
Aug 2015
#63
Because their true goal is to take out Bernie. They have decided that working with Bernie for real
GoneFishin
Aug 2015
#65
I am reminded of 1968, when Blacks admired LBJ and draft age men hated him.
McCamy Taylor
Aug 2015
#9
His supporters are being lumped in with him, so yes, a group IS being targeted
skepticscott
Aug 2015
#31
No, interruption/inconvenience are not the point of political protest. Change is the point.
aikoaiko
Aug 2015
#39
I'm not sure of anyone anymore when I see so much uncritical support of BLM tactics...
aikoaiko
Aug 2015
#52
I wouldn't hurt the people most likely to help me. I would support them and work with them.
aikoaiko
Aug 2015
#59
Good point. So they should be interupting Obama's speeches too. He has more power to have
GoneFishin
Aug 2015
#66
The irony is that Bernie has probably done more for civil rights in his lifetime than
Vinca
Aug 2015
#13
Whose campaign would be hurt the most if Bernie started to attract....
Bonhomme Richard
Aug 2015
#29
They weren't "blind-sided", if they didn't see this coming, they're wearing blinders.
PeaceNikki
Aug 2015
#56
"He is an easy target for the protests because he won't give them a ration of s***."
shenmue
Aug 2015
#83
If Sanders and Trump get the nominations, it's frightening how he'll do in a debate next fall.
George II
Aug 2015
#96
Protesting someone who's been fighting for your rights is a boneheaded move, IMO.
Deadshot
Aug 2015
#94