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10. I'm an American who wants to control my own body. And live in a just society. Your feeling about

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Thu Jun 22, 2017, 06:15 PM

Jun 2017

Corporate stuff is not more important than our right to life and liberty. But they've got theirs.

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if after Phillando Castille shooting, you as a democrat say ALL LIVES MATTER [View all] La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 OP

Tamir Rice's murder should have been enough to do that. raging moderate Jun 2017 #1

sure, but i guess each shooting and each acquittal has made me more resolute La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #3

Both shootings were outrageous. DashOneBravo Jun 2017 #34

black lives are devalued. just because a non-white person killed him doesn't invalidate that La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #37

Thank you ma'am DashOneBravo Jun 2017 #46

I agree with Pri. Racism isn't about the murderer in this instance, it's about the victim. Aristus Jun 2017 #51

there are different ways racism manifests itself.. JHan Jun 2017 #52

With clear video that the cop jumped out and started shooting IMMEDIATELY--within tblue37 Jun 2017 #42

yes, thank you! I am NOT crazy, and neither are you! raging moderate Jun 2017 #45

K&R betsuni Jun 2017 #2

That cop shot a grade school lunchroom supervisor. raging moderate Jun 2017 #4

Agreed. we cannot buy this RW "identity" politics framing. Libertarians can fuck off with that. bettyellen Jun 2017 #5

buying into Republican narratives is what's hot in the streets. JHan Jun 2017 #6

Exactly... Docreed2003 Jun 2017 #28

And let's not forget letting the GOP define your brand as "toxic" . . . hatrack Jun 2017 #48

when i hear them whine about "identity" politics, i say, "my identity is american. what's yours?" unblock Jun 2017 #8

I'm an American who wants to control my own body. And live in a just society. Your feeling about bettyellen Jun 2017 #10

the problem isn't black/brown folks engaging in identity politics. geek tragedy Jun 2017 #13

Also educated white men. They need to learn to be part of a coalition and not put themselves above bettyellen Jun 2017 #14

coalitions require work on both ends geek tragedy Jun 2017 #15

Sorry but they have to do more than tolerate us- it's long overdue bettyellen Jun 2017 #22

you're not saying anything that's wrong geek tragedy Jun 2017 #36

I don't belive that. I think too many potential voters were complacent. bettyellen Jun 2017 #38

There were a significant number of Obama-Tr*mp voters. geek tragedy Jun 2017 #39

Way more of OUR voters were prevented from voting, and that voter suppression tblue37 Jun 2017 #44

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lol. yes, asking democrats to value black lives is def a step too far. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #9

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Justice for everyone ain't a purity test - it's a core value. You all gotta know bettyellen Jun 2017 #11

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Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #47

Your welcome! bettyellen Jun 2017 #50

That would be the Democratic base. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #12

The GOP "wins" by cheating BumRushDaShow Jun 2017 #16

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Sure you're on the right site with that old divide and conquer gambit? brush Jun 2017 #20

All Lives Matter NobodyHere Jun 2017 #17

and ? La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #18

No, they don't. Which is why Black Lives Matter is so important. Gravitycollapse Jun 2017 #21

Not in today's society. NCTraveler Jun 2017 #24

No, they don't, just in case you went out of your way to miss the entire point . . . hatrack Jun 2017 #49

... but some lives matter more and some matter less. ck4829 Jun 2017 #61

K & R nt m-lekktor Jun 2017 #19

No Democrat should have been saying it in the first place leftstreet Jun 2017 #23

I understand when it happens as a silly defense the first few times La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #26

Absolutely leftstreet Jun 2017 #27

Nor will I accept them as someone I know. What is happening WhiteTara Jun 2017 #25

I posted this awhile back sheshe2 Jun 2017 #29

I'm with you! n/t MLAA Jun 2017 #31

I saw that video yesterday. How are people not rioting in the streets? Initech Jun 2017 #35

Is there any way that a candidate could retain your support with expanding from "Black lives matter" karynnj Jun 2017 #40

No im reflecting the reality that exists, which is white lives matter and black lives are devalued La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #41

Thanks for answering my question nt karynnj Jun 2017 #43

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You compared BLM protestors to Dogs in another post. SaschaHM Jun 2017 #56

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Where do you... tonedevil Jun 2017 #62

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I've seen no sign... tonedevil Jun 2017 #67

i don't think you are helping at all based on what you just posted JI7 Jun 2017 #66

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It's unfortunate you see people expressing righteous anger as trouble makers .. worse yet... JHan Jun 2017 #68

There is no single 'magic bullet.' elleng Jun 2017 #54

Anyone who says "all lives matter" really isn't LISTENING. VOX Jun 2017 #55

Sometimes I think the speaker also bears responsibility marylandblue Jun 2017 #58

No "Too" Is Not Necessary ConnorMarc Jun 2017 #60

Well stated... VOX Jun 2017 #63

Roalnd Martin said that ConnorMarc Jun 2017 #64

+1 lunasun Jun 2017 #69

"all lives matter" implies "black lives matter" 0rganism Jun 2017 #59