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In reply to the discussion: MLK on white moderates [View all]BainsBane
(57,757 posts)9. corporate vs. liberal has nothing to do with black lives
That's very much a comment about the recent frustration about the decline of the white middle class.
It makes sense they target Democrats/liberals because that is who they have been putting in office for decades now. African Americans are the single largest voting block in the Democratic Party. And they are being slaughtered in the streets. Folks are tired of putting Democrats into office and not being treated as equal citizens. They want results.
It would make no sense to target Republicans or conservatives. They don't give a shit and never will. Democrats have to figure out how to earn black votes to be elected.
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It seems strange for any black movement to attack the most liberal then, no?
WestCoastLib
Aug 2015
#4
"Equality" is not possible under capitalist relations (political, social, economic)
AOR
Aug 2015
#15
How do we measure the level of "liberal" in a person/candidate? Is there a gauge...
George II
Aug 2015
#16
Sharpton has never been elected to high office, so that's a questionable comparison.
nomorenomore08
Aug 2015
#57