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33. Push back by respectfully disagreeing, promote the facts, and otherwise

Thu Feb 11, 2016, 05:23 PM

Feb 2016

move on in a positive way. Never attack or denigrate a beloved and respected member of ANY community when he or she is engaging in politics or promoting a candidate--most people see it for what it is.

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Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Slams Bernie Sanders [View all] onehandle Feb 2016 OP

lmao retrowire Feb 2016 #1

This is going to hurt the CBCPac. LiberalArkie Feb 2016 #9

going hurt CBCPac dj3911 Feb 2016 #41

That's what I was thinking, there are pictures. trillion Feb 2016 #31

Hold your fire, kids. Let it go. TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #2

This is a hit job HERVEPA Feb 2016 #3

"I'm going to cut you off" before you start detailing Bernie's civil rights record. arcane1 Feb 2016 #13

Except we know EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #4

Bill clinton was at Oxford in 1968 roguevalley Feb 2016 #58

John Lewis endorsed Hillary over Obama in '08. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #5

He changed it to Obama in late February frazzled Feb 2016 #28

The potential price of not actively supporting the establishment of the Democratic Party GeoWilliam750 Feb 2016 #36

He may also deeply and truly believe that Secretary Clinton is best Justice Feb 2016 #39

well, that's no reason to attack Bernie with apparent untruths. (nt) tomp Feb 2016 #65

Then it could happen again. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2016 #45

Is Rep. Lewis trying to imply he met the Clintons in the 60s??? KeepItReal Feb 2016 #6

she didn�t even graduate high school till �65 dorkzilla Feb 2016 #18

Further into the story Omaha Steve Feb 2016 #7

Good catch! arcane1 Feb 2016 #11

The text bolded by Steve is even in the op! dorkzilla Feb 2016 #19

Oh snap, OS, good find! Dont call me Shirley Feb 2016 #32

Specifically, the 20-person board is made up of seven CBC members and eleven lobbyists. arcane1 Feb 2016 #8

Why is he blatantly lying? ram2008 Feb 2016 #10

He's not lying. He is a politician, indicating a preference for another politician. TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #16

How is lying EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #20

He didn't lie, just said he didn't see him there. It's politics. Let it go. TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #22

You're projecting EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #25

This is not a fight worth picking. Going after Lewis plays into the wrong hands. TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #27

Forget it EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #29

Push back by respectfully disagreeing, promote the facts, and otherwise TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #33

No EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #42

OOPS Omaha Steve Feb 2016 #60

This could backfire. immoderate Feb 2016 #12

Sanders was president of the university's CORE chapter left-of-center2012 Feb 2016 #14

slams pffftt. lol wendylaroux Feb 2016 #15

He didn't know him or see him--Golly, what a slam! Gore1FL Feb 2016 #17

This one bothers me Omaha Steve Feb 2016 #23

The more mud dumped on Bernie, the more I'm feeling the Bern left-of-center2012 Feb 2016 #21

And you guys keep alienating minorities ... LannyDeVaney Feb 2016 #24

Do you have ANY idea who John Lewis is left-of-center2012 Feb 2016 #30

You really need to work on your phony outrage. arcane1 Feb 2016 #37

This calls for another $$check$$ safeinOhio Feb 2016 #44

OMG somebody didn't see somebody I had that happen to me snort Feb 2016 #26

What a shame. Dont call me Shirley Feb 2016 #34

That is a great article Gothmog Feb 2016 #35

It sounds like he's insinuating he met the Clintons DamnYankeeInHouston Feb 2016 #38

Post removed Post removed Feb 2016 #40

Let it go bread_and_roses Feb 2016 #43

an 'ouch' with so few recs is probably the real 'ouch' tomm2thumbs Feb 2016 #46

John Lewis voted no on DOMA but he disppoints me by implying he met Hillary and Bill during the 60's Bluenorthwest Feb 2016 #47

I just want to be clear on this point Tarc Feb 2016 #57

How is the CBC PAC going to raise money now? Oh I see. Same was as before, from corporations. nt thereismore Feb 2016 #48

The Clintons ooze on down the road... infecting all in their political path. Ugh. AzDar Feb 2016 #49

How would he know he didn't see him? Bernie would have been one of the many... Odin2005 Feb 2016 #50

OFCS Wibly Feb 2016 #51

Poor Hillary is losing more votes day by day. jalan48 Feb 2016 #52

I actually saddened by this d_legendary1 Feb 2016 #53

Mr. Lewis is entitled to his opinions. saidsimplesimon Feb 2016 #54

Please! Botany Feb 2016 #55

Why is this in LBN? Omaha Steve Feb 2016 #56

John Lewis is one of the great heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. Agnosticsherbet Feb 2016 #59

How was Bernie treated in the 60's while fighting for civil rights? Omaha Steve Feb 2016 #61

Lots of people were involved, but John Lewis was a leader. Agnosticsherbet Feb 2016 #62

Not by me Omaha Steve Feb 2016 #64

Bernie's "Smear Boat" Moment! rocktivity Feb 2016 #63

I don't recall John Lewis doing things like this Enrique Feb 2016 #66

Locking... one_voice Feb 2016 #67