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McCamy Taylor

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167. Clue for folks who do not understand why some people can't "see beyond" race/gender etc.

Sat Sep 12, 2015, 11:17 PM

Sep 2015

Because we live in a country which stigmatizes and abuses members of minority groups for being minorities and women for being women and gays for being gay and disabled for being disabled. Every day. All the time. For two hundred years a bunch of folks who have not been oppressed have been promising to make it all better for us---like Santa Claus. Except Christmas comes only once a year. And we live with this shit every day.

There is a reason why social activism starts in the community. There is a reason it was important that Obama was a community organizer. We are not children. We do not need to be taken care of. We need to seize the tools to take care of ourselves.

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Anyone want to give a hug to Bravenak? Who, by the way, still doesn't know who sent the hate mail. [View all] pnwmom Sep 2015 OP

Of course! Suich Sep 2015 #1

Yes azmom Sep 2015 #2

Here's one for her! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2015 #3

... Mnemosyne Sep 2015 #4

! etherealtruth Sep 2015 #5

Always happy to send a hug or three: femmocrat Sep 2015 #6

. n2doc Sep 2015 #7

Sure... ohheckyeah Sep 2015 #8

.. treestar Sep 2015 #9

.. mcar Sep 2015 #10

Hugs. applegrove Sep 2015 #11

Wait... you mean it's known who sent the letter!? villager Sep 2015 #12

No, I said the opposite. She still doesn't know who sent the letters. pnwmom Sep 2015 #17

Ah, the other likelier syntactical possibility -- a hug *and* she still doesn't know who sent it... villager Sep 2015 #19

Oh, crash blossoms Electric Monk Sep 2015 #22

Thank you for explaining! I'll fix this. pnwmom Sep 2015 #23

What you wrote was "Who still doesn't know who sent the hate mail?" Electric Monk Sep 2015 #20

Glad I'm not alone on that! villager Sep 2015 #25

Got it. Thanks for helping me write a clearer subject line. I hope. pnwmom Sep 2015 #32

Always liked Bravenak. I wonder if she could hire a Private Detective to find out sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #36

that's what I wondered too hfojvt Sep 2015 #33

Stay safe and strong, Bravenak. merrily Sep 2015 #13

Bravenak strong mercuryblues Sep 2015 #14

Bravenak...... Peacetrain Sep 2015 #15

oh yes irisblue Sep 2015 #16

Though I disagree with her on many policies, bvar22 Sep 2015 #18

Thank you, bvar22. I agree that this issue goes beyond political preferences pnwmom Sep 2015 #21

Thank You, pnwmom. bvar22 Sep 2015 #34

I'm afraid that letter will probably be at the bottom pnwmom Sep 2015 #71

Here's one for you too... Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #84

Not the only place that "comments minimizing the impact of unsolicited hate mail" were found. MADem Sep 2015 #114

I am sorry that Bravenak got those letters npk Sep 2015 #182

I admire your post steve2470 Sep 2015 #184

Most certainly! Melurkyoulongtime Sep 2015 #24

I've always liked bravenak Fumesucker Sep 2015 #26

glad to do this... CTyankee Sep 2015 #27

And mine Mojorabbit Sep 2015 #28

Nobody deserves to be treated like she was, and I hope we somehow catch the perp. Electric Monk Sep 2015 #29

+1 n/t Admiral Loinpresser Sep 2015 #44

Brave, indeed....happy to oblige Glorfindel Sep 2015 #30

............... steve2470 Sep 2015 #31

I like Bravenak and sending that letter was despicable. aikoaiko Sep 2015 #35

. Little Star Sep 2015 #37

. Nye Bevan Sep 2015 #38

Big hug for Bravenak lunamagica Sep 2015 #39

. LiberalElite Sep 2015 #40

... OneGrassRoot Sep 2015 #41

Here's mine, hang in there bravenak! MH1 Sep 2015 #42

xoxo Sunlei Sep 2015 #43

{{{{ }}}} immoderate Sep 2015 #45

Warm regards... Old Crow Sep 2015 #46

I don't know about this hugging stuff hfojvt Sep 2015 #47

I'm not a hugger either. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #98

poor Susan Calvin hfojvt Sep 2015 #141

I am at sea as to how to take this. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #143

see how that works? hfojvt Sep 2015 #146

"In my own very odd way I said "I like your username". SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #150

I am currently sorry I replied. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #144

well there is another Calvin hfojvt Sep 2015 #148

Well, SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #153

I believe I now under the interaction, SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #156

You're in luck, then. Virtual hugs involve NO actual physical contact. pnwmom Sep 2015 #174

i don't know her but i will offer her a hug! trueblue2007 Sep 2015 #48

Here's mine. GitRDun Sep 2015 #49

K&R and a big hug for Bravenak. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #50

hug mdbl Sep 2015 #51

All the hugs for Bravenak! octoberlib Sep 2015 #52

hugs DonCoquixote Sep 2015 #53

Here's my hugs! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2015 #54

Sure, no problem. Blue_In_AK Sep 2015 #55

You bet, Blue. Primary season and the assorted stuff with it is going to kill us. :D roguevalley Sep 2015 #118

Here Turbineguy Sep 2015 #56

So why haven't her posting priveleges been reinstated? B2G Sep 2015 #57

Yes�. I caught up to this unbelievable situation just last night... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #58

Definitely! hifiguy Sep 2015 #59

K&R and a big hug! suffragette Sep 2015 #60

I'll gladly hug Bravenak! Coventina Sep 2015 #61

Yes gordianot Sep 2015 #62

A big cyber hug and 'hi' to you, Bravenak. Stay as fearless and forthright as you are! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #63

Big Hug! denvine Sep 2015 #64

Miss her and stand with her!! PeaceNikki Sep 2015 #65

Oh, thank you for the pic. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #101

It's such a beautiful image of strength, courage and PeaceNikki Sep 2015 #111

Wisconsin! SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #113

Yay! PeaceNikki Sep 2015 #120

May we all rise up. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #133

. MohRokTah Sep 2015 #66

Consider yourself hugged! donf Sep 2015 #67

. marym625 Sep 2015 #68

K&R. R B Garr Sep 2015 #69

Of course! redwitch Sep 2015 #70

The letter writer must LOVE the attention the letters is causing on the DU. nt Logical Sep 2015 #72

I doubt the anonymous letter writer expected Bravenak to go public. pnwmom Sep 2015 #73

I bet the writer is a POS who loves the attention. Disruption the DU. nt Logical Sep 2015 #74

It's not causing any disruption. It's actually bringing people together. pnwmom Sep 2015 #76

We disagree on this. nt Logical Sep 2015 #79

Oh yes he/she did tblue Sep 2015 #190

I think so too. I think the letter writer would be a person who loves the attention, even negative. Tipperary Sep 2015 #198

Can you read his mind? That's interesting. pnwmom Sep 2015 #211

Creative prophecy. LanternWaste Sep 2015 #224

Hey it repeat subject line guy and my stalker! Hello!! nt Logical Sep 2015 #230

K & R L0oniX Sep 2015 #75

Big smoochie hug! BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #77

And of course me too. I don't seem to have an actual hug emoji, Augiedog Sep 2015 #78

(((HUGS))) Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #80

But of course! Juicy_Bellows Sep 2015 #81

Very sorry that happened to you, bravenak... ljm2002 Sep 2015 #82

hugs to Bravenak! gollygee Sep 2015 #83

{{{PEACE}}}}}nt logosoco Sep 2015 #85

Hang in there Tommy2Tone Sep 2015 #86

Hugging it out! MrScorpio Sep 2015 #87

I'm not too familiar with Bravenak, but I wish her back soon. Elmer S. E. Dump Sep 2015 #88

!! Jack Rabbit Sep 2015 #89

I stand with brave gwheezie Sep 2015 #90

Love ya my friend rbrnmw Sep 2015 #91

Hug, yes, absolutely. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #92

Hug for Bravenak! KT2000 Sep 2015 #93

Hugs to you Bravenak and to you pnwmom cal04 Sep 2015 #94

Thanks, cal04. pnwmom Sep 2015 #108

Surrounding you with warm and sparkly love and protection, Bravenak. Your DU family is here for you. NBachers Sep 2015 #95

Absolutely!!! Bubzer Sep 2015 #96

Hugs nadinbrzezinski Sep 2015 #97

Stay safe and strong Bravenak! smirkymonkey Sep 2015 #99

........ fantase56 Sep 2015 #100

I wish Bravenak well and hope she comes back soon. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #102

Done! 40RatRod Sep 2015 #103

Of course! The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #104

HUGS! This is shocking. I am sorry that someone doesn't have any conscience. Take care roguevalley Sep 2015 #105

Hugs to infinity for Bravenak! kaiden Sep 2015 #106

... BooScout Sep 2015 #107

((((Bravenak)))) tishaLA Sep 2015 #109

Absolutely Ohio Dem Sep 2015 #110

Happy to participate Maynar Sep 2015 #112

I wish her well and hope we see her soon. nm rhett o rick Sep 2015 #115

Be safe. You are missed. Chellee Sep 2015 #116

... Lyric Sep 2015 #117

Any hints from the postmark? This deserves serious investigation. eridani Sep 2015 #119

Why is the admin not monitoring who is flagging her posts. dilby Sep 2015 #121

EXACTLY!!!!! SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #137

This place has been on autopilot for years Egnever Sep 2015 #145

yes it has nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #152

But it is still a great format. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #169

it absolutely has the best format steve2470 Sep 2015 #170

Here are a couple... 2naSalit Sep 2015 #122

... RKP5637 Sep 2015 #123

{{{Bravenak}}} csziggy Sep 2015 #124

Doesn't matter what you think of bravenak's posts... Lucky Luciano Sep 2015 #125

That's honest . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #126

. WIProgressive88 Sep 2015 #127

Yep. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #138

. revmclaren Sep 2015 #128

Take care. Agnosticsherbet Sep 2015 #129

Here's one from me. we can do it Sep 2015 #130

Here's three!!! TheJames Sep 2015 #131

I assume that the mods or owners/admins passiveporcupine Sep 2015 #132

Nah. zappaman Sep 2015 #134

The letter scumbag could be the same scumbag just arrested for terrorism in Florida. MohRokTah Sep 2015 #135

Hers is one from me GP6971 Sep 2015 #136

Indded I do! rurallib Sep 2015 #139

hang in there, Bravenak shireen Sep 2015 #140

yeah Johnny Noshoes Sep 2015 #142

*hugs* cry baby Sep 2015 #147

OK, I missed the excitement Lithos Sep 2015 #149

here you go steve2470 Sep 2015 #154

Thanks! Lithos Sep 2015 #157

yes and psychologically disturbed, to boot nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #158

Agree with that... Lithos Sep 2015 #159

hugs MFM008 Sep 2015 #151

I see you have been reading DU, bravenak RobertEarl Sep 2015 #155

Interesting greytdemocrat Sep 2015 #160

Don't give in! BobTheSubgenius Sep 2015 #161

Hugs to Bravenak! Texasgal Sep 2015 #162

agreed nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #163

MrScorpio agrees with you. Did you read his "breakdown" of the letter? pnwmom Sep 2015 #165

Hugs to Bravenak! appal_jack Sep 2015 #164

Lots and lots of us are hoping you'll be back soon, Bravenak. A big, long hug to you. ancianita Sep 2015 #166

Clue for folks who do not understand why some people can't "see beyond" race/gender etc. McCamy Taylor Sep 2015 #167

+1. n/t pnwmom Sep 2015 #171

And now hugs. McCamy Taylor Sep 2015 #168

Big hug to Bravenak. JEB Sep 2015 #172

New Moon Blessing for you Bravenak! icymist Sep 2015 #173

Heck yes pnwmom! lovemydog Sep 2015 #175

Back at you, lovemydog. pnwmom Sep 2015 #176

Thank you very much. lovemydog Sep 2015 #178

Me, too. pnwmom Sep 2015 #179

Hug! daredtowork Sep 2015 #177

sending a big hug. DesertFlower Sep 2015 #180

What has admin had to say about this? Tumbulu Sep 2015 #181

I don't just want to hug bravenak. raven mad Sep 2015 #183

I was on MIRT. It is not easy to get random jurors noiretextatique Sep 2015 #185

Probably 80% or more of DUers support Sanders. pnwmom Sep 2015 #186

I think a percentage of people always vote to hide people who support the opponent gollygee Sep 2015 #192

She did support Sanders, but she was also expressing frustration with his not connecting pnwmom Sep 2015 #210

yes...she is one of the Clinton supporters noiretextatique Sep 2015 #223

80%?! seems way high noiretextatique Sep 2015 #222

I have already on twitter yuiyoshida Sep 2015 #187

K&R raouldukelives Sep 2015 #188

A Repub wrote that letter tblue Sep 2015 #189

Big hugs to Bravenak! m-lekktor Sep 2015 #191

Bravenak is a better person than fucked up letter writer, no doubt there BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2015 #193

K&R... spanone Sep 2015 #194

n/t 90-percent Sep 2015 #195

Well AlbertCat Sep 2015 #196

and mine Dem_in_Nebr. Sep 2015 #197

Bravenak... mia Sep 2015 #199

..... marmar Sep 2015 #200

That IS a key paragraph lostnfound Sep 2015 #201

I stand with Bravenak Gothmog Sep 2015 #202

Keep strong Bravenak The Polack MSgt Sep 2015 #203

3 clicks sunnystarr Sep 2015 #204

I thought about sending her a direct private message to express my solidarity with her totodeinhere Sep 2015 #205

Hugs to you, Bravenak! BlueMTexpat Sep 2015 #206

Nasty replies are bad enough - actual hate mail is truly awful! hedgehog Sep 2015 #207

Hang in, Sister. Don't let the terrorists win. nolabear Sep 2015 #208

Yes of course madokie Sep 2015 #209

More hugs to Bravenak FuzzyRabbit Sep 2015 #212

Thanks for highlighting those words of Bravenak, FuzzyRabbit. People should take them to heart. nt pnwmom Sep 2015 #213

(((((((bravenak))))))) WillyT Sep 2015 #214

Hope you are doing well, Bravenak. yardwork Sep 2015 #215

Well, I would, but she's married. KamaAina Sep 2015 #216

(( )) blm Sep 2015 #217

Bravenak barbtries Sep 2015 #218

Hugs to you, Bravenak! City Lights Sep 2015 #219

Finally . . . a link to the letter. Vinca Sep 2015 #220

yes LWolf Sep 2015 #221

Hello! xmas74 Sep 2015 #225

Nah. Thanks for asking though. Goblinmonger Sep 2015 #226

That is plain awful, and she does get a hug from me. Xyzse Sep 2015 #227

already gave her a long distance hug and.... steve2470 Sep 2015 #228

... Veruca Salt Sep 2015 #229