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Adrahil

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37. Wait... what?

Thu Feb 16, 2017, 04:05 PM

Feb 2017

You're arguing that we have to pick him, 'cause if we don't, we can't claim to oppose Islamophobia?

Couldn't we also claim that if we don't elect Tom Perez then we can't claim to oppose anti-Hispanic policies?

This is a terrible, terrible argument.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Ken Burch Feb 2017 OP

This makes no sense. nt. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #1

Thank you. nt DURHAM D Feb 2017 #4

Oh good-I didn't want to say anything but I was very confused ismnotwasm Feb 2017 #28

It is a silly straw man argument Gothmog Feb 2017 #62

Taking that line of "logic", if we reject Perez then obviously we are.... George II Feb 2017 #68

You are correct Gothmog Feb 2017 #78

+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Feb 2017 #82

+1000 thank you. Justice Feb 2017 #66

Thank you (nt) ehrnst Feb 2017 #84

+1. n/t FSogol Feb 2017 #109

Yes we can claim to oppose Islamaphobia, because we do. Agschmid Feb 2017 #2

+1 BannonsLiver Feb 2017 #11

+1 La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #12

+2 Skidmore Feb 2017 #95

"We" BainsBane Feb 2017 #3

We as a party. Ken Burch Feb 2017 #6

Say it with me... not everything is about Bernie. Agschmid Feb 2017 #15

Hallelujah! Laurian Feb 2017 #26

or at least be honest, say that you support him because Bernie La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #39

Correct. Agschmid Feb 2017 #52

You, like Ellison, kick ass. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #56

Thank you, I'm around just a whole lot less. Good to see you too! Agschmid Feb 2017 #57

That's the last thing he would admit. Always rehashing the primary. It's ugly. bettyellen Feb 2017 #59

Dear lord, ain't THAT the truth? NurseJackie Feb 2017 #89

I've never rehashed the primary. Never once. Ken Burch Feb 2017 #106

I don't support him because Bernie. Ken Burch Feb 2017 #102

Thank you! Good to know I'm not the only one who's fed up with this bullshit! NurseJackie Feb 2017 #88

That's actually my point. Ken Burch Feb 2017 #100

It is. I like Bernie, I've voted for him. Agschmid Feb 2017 #110

Well, I have a vote. And this OP? Shit, Keith would facepalm for you. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #24

ADL has 'serious concerns' whether Ellison can lead DNC Gothmog Feb 2017 #63

Which isn't Islamophobia BainsBane Feb 2017 #70

Not me. Keith is the most progressive and pro-party renewal candidate. Ken Burch Feb 2017 #113

Wow. This is as bad as the "voting with vaginas" Bullshit....please delete this. bettyellen Feb 2017 #5

I know... it is, isn't it? #Sad #Offensive NurseJackie Feb 2017 #73

I hated that thread and tried to get it hidden. Ken Burch Feb 2017 #107

"If we (Dems) do this to Muslims this time" is WAY out of line.... bettyellen Feb 2017 #7

if we reject Tom Perez for whatever other reasons anyone claims for doing so La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #8

THIS... nt pkdu Feb 2017 #31

Well done (n/t) leftynyc Feb 2017 #55

HA! So true!! bettyellen Feb 2017 #60

Didn't you just come to the realization, TODAY that Sarandon is indefensible? msanthrope Feb 2017 #9

... La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #10

I mean it's like the search function doesn't even exist. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #22

Heh joshcryer Feb 2017 #14

Jesus.....leave this to the professionals, yes? nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #20

I definitely shouldn't have been on the jury. joshcryer Feb 2017 #25

No....I hope this shit stays. That way I get to repost it. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #27

Sometimes the transparency itself is where it's at. +1. nt. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #29

POSOUCS lives on, yes? I'm loving the 'splaining that goes on here. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #32

Same people supporting that when it was said about Obama..... NCTraveler Feb 2017 #54

The fact that Sarandon just endorsed Ellison should disqualify him as DNC chair Gothmog Feb 2017 #80

He is not responsible for her. However, the OP is responsible for his prior posts. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #83

sounds coercive cadmium Feb 2017 #13

And anti-Muslim and anti-just-about-anything-else that Ellison is "for"! Worse than merely coercive. George II Feb 2017 #36

This has got to be one of the stupidest things I've read on DU... Dr Hobbitstein Feb 2017 #16

but were you there for the olive garden controversy? La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #17

I was (albeit, as a lurker). nt Dr Hobbitstein Feb 2017 #19

Indeed. Thank you for expressing that. George II Feb 2017 #38

OFFS!!! Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #18

I find this to be interesting. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #30

Reflex, I guess... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #35

I like that it is reflexive. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #41

wat. Kimchijeon Feb 2017 #21

To which "we" do you refer? MineralMan Feb 2017 #23

Taking your viewpoint, it appears that one of the redeeming factors in Ellison's candidacy is that.. George II Feb 2017 #33

I don't reject him because he is Muslim, but I won't accept him purely based upon his Blue_true Feb 2017 #34

Exactly. It isn't a case of voting for Perez (or whomever) because of what Ellison might be, but... George II Feb 2017 #64

Wait... what? Adrahil Feb 2017 #37

I have met and like Keith Ellison but I do not support his bid for DNC chair Gothmog Feb 2017 #40

I have lived in Islamic countries, I meet people at Mosques and I have Muslim grantcart Feb 2017 #42

Being a surrogate for Bernie is sufficient reason to reject Ellison Gothmog Feb 2017 #48

Be honest. You took a drink every time Trump said Hillary or fake. nt. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #43

Ellison being under the control of Sanders is sufficient reason to reject ellison Gothmog Feb 2017 #44

By Endorsing Him Last Night Me. Feb 2017 #76

I agree-Sarandon may have killed Ellison's chances Gothmog Feb 2017 #79

That's Exactly What I Thought For The 2 Seconds I Watched Me. Feb 2017 #81

Give me a fucking break. tammywammy Feb 2017 #45

This is a classic straw man argument that is really very silly Gothmog Feb 2017 #49

I feel moved to share my favorite 'islamophobia' quote starshine00 Feb 2017 #46

Good job, thanks. George II Feb 2017 #94

Only if they reselect DWS bigbrother05 Feb 2017 #47

If you accept Keith Ellison as DNC chair ONLY due to his religion, then synergie Feb 2017 #50

Comical. We nominated a man called Barrack Obama a black Christian Chevy Feb 2017 #51

We need a populist like Keith to grow our Party and allow Democrats to take back much of the lost Dustlawyer Feb 2017 #53

i love that Tom Perez who was a great labor secretary, is uber progressive La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #61

Like I said yesterday... JHan Feb 2017 #67

+1 million! La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #69

+1000! mcar Feb 2017 #99

I wish you Hillary supporters would stop being so disrespectful! Dustlawyer Feb 2017 #103

. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #105

How is Perez establishment while ellison is not ? JI7 Feb 2017 #111

Both Keith and Tom have high opinions of each other.. so ... JHan Feb 2017 #65

Perfect Pairing for the Democratic Party HockeyMom Feb 2017 #58

This is so silly. NurseJackie Feb 2017 #71

I just don't think Ellison would be as good as Perez. hollowdweller Feb 2017 #72

I agree it should be Ellison, but your reasons have nothing to do with it. Goblinmonger Feb 2017 #74

Bullshit. Do us a favor and delete this post. Nt. Blue Idaho Feb 2017 #75

Not a chance. It'll never happen. (For obvious reasons.) NurseJackie Feb 2017 #87

Worth a shot... nt. Blue Idaho Feb 2017 #91

Not for me, and I resent the implication. I prefer Tom Perez for his qualities blm Feb 2017 #77

FFS I don't care who gets it at this point Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #85

I support Ellison but I don't think most people oppose him because he is Muslim. PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #86

Perez has Obama people supporting him which is huge JI7 Feb 2017 #93

ie. people in the administration who Perez worked with. PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #98

OFFS, or it could mean he was not the better candidate nt Hamlette Feb 2017 #90

certain supporters of Ellison are hurting him with people who like Obama and Hillary JI7 Feb 2017 #92

It has nothing to do with personalities anymore. Ken Burch Feb 2017 #101

I hope this is as stupid as it gets on DU NastyRiffraff Feb 2017 #96

One would hope ... it would be hard to find something worse. NurseJackie Feb 2017 #97

That's ridiculous. Cha Feb 2017 #104

Embarrassing, actually. (Or ought to be.) NurseJackie Feb 2017 #114

If we reject Tom Perez as DNC chair...whatever other reasons anyone claims for doing so... FSogol Feb 2017 #108

Ridiculous Cary Feb 2017 #112