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Curious. What do you mean by "protected group"? n/t Dawgs Jul 2015 #1
It's the African American Group. bravenak Jul 2015 #2
From the Administrator DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #3
I know the difference. I've just never seen one described as "protected" before. Dawgs Jul 2015 #5
Thank you for pointing it out . I changed it./nt DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #6
Yeah. Um. This is hard. bravenak Jul 2015 #4
There are plenty of fainting couches in GD! marym625 Jul 2015 #31
Ok. I'll remind you. bravenak Jul 2015 #170
Speaking of... This always makes me relax... freshwest Jul 2015 #50
Interesting article, thanks. George II Jul 2015 #7
I don't get why he just doesn't do rallies in NYC, Chicago, L.A., Philly . . . brush Jul 2015 #49
I don't understand it either, but... George II Jul 2015 #54
I'll be looking out for photos of the New Orleans event to see who attends. nt brush Jul 2015 #56
I watched some coverage of LA ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #195
That's funny . . . brush Jul 2015 #196
Because BS' crowd makeup reflects Thom Hartmann's & Ed Schultz's radio audiences. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #64
Yeah! But he needs more than that to win brush Jul 2015 #70
His campaign has made the cynical calculation that we'll just show up cuz we have no choice. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #75
tarheel, I did not know this, gives me some pause irisblue Jul 2015 #184
I "paused" four years ago where BS is concerned. There's nothing he has to say that I wanna hear. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #185
thank you heaven05 Jul 2015 #198
That's why his homogenous "crowds" don't impress me, no matter the size. I'm just glad that.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #206
Most of his meetings have been in early primary states. Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #131
There is that but . . . brush Jul 2015 #137
Bernie is white, it is easy to be a white man in the Senate and simply not get how big a deal randys1 Jul 2015 #140
Agreed! brush Jul 2015 #143
I agree that the primary system is not representative of the US. Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #144
It's entirely possible that his campaign strategy would be to hit the "safe" places first Number23 Jul 2015 #142
Yep, he mishandled a huge opportunity brush Jul 2015 #146
+1. Black Twitter has spoken. If they didn't know him before, they certainly know him now. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #151
Yes, they do. Wonder why our friend that was so quick to declare a victory lap when BlacksForBernie Number23 Jul 2015 #152
Since I trashed that group, I don't know what's happening out there. It was so ludicrous to make... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #153
Well, I can understand why your trashed GD/P but you missed some Grade A comedy gold Number23 Jul 2015 #155
I'll never forget that claim as long as I live. BS' campaign, much like OWS, is libertarian at..... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #166
Libertarian to socialist? gollygee Jul 2015 #171
I think that must be one I have on ignore BainsBane Jul 2015 #181
Well worth it! Laughs is all that person has EVER been good for Number23 Jul 2015 #182
But even then ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #205
I just dont get it myself, why would Bernie ignore BLM and so on. AllFieldsRequired Jul 2015 #207
I have seen the "his base wouldn't like it" reasoning; but, I ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #208
Hope so. Either way, it is a nightmare for me to even imagine one of them not winning. AllFieldsRequired Jul 2015 #209
Actually ... And, I have said this before ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #210
In the short run I suppose. You wont be able to vote even now if you dont have the exact AllFieldsRequired Jul 2015 #211
That Spandan article was posted last night and got locked. Wilms Jul 2015 #8
I'm not locking the op - Second Warning - Back Away from the Group JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #11
Actually, I wasn't in favor of that post being locked. Wilms Jul 2015 #12
It was inevitable that he would collide head on with the AA community Gman Jul 2015 #9
I've had similar observations, and pointed it out elsewhere.... George II Jul 2015 #18
He's trying to represent all Americans Alfalfa Aug 2015 #212
Interesting article and comments, DSB.. thank you! Cha Jul 2015 #10
As a white guy tentatively supporting Bernie, I think you're right Proud Public Servant Jul 2015 #13
Are you familiar with Steve Cohen? DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #14
Yep, I am Proud Public Servant Jul 2015 #15
Are they unable to use Google search? NorthCarolina Jul 2015 #24
Are they unable to use Google search? DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #25
That's AMAZING. Indydem Jul 2015 #51
So she was sixteen when she was a Goldwater girl... DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #55
Thank you for this post! jakedsname Jul 2015 #135
You are welcome,sir. DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #141
Exactly. SusanCalvin Jul 2015 #156
When I was a junior in high school we read Flowers For Algernon and To Kill A Mockingbird DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #160
We read those as well. SusanCalvin Jul 2015 #161
Didn't Charlie keep getting smarter and smarter until it reversed? DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #163
Yep. SusanCalvin Jul 2015 #164
I still haven't read even ONE of my seventeen copies of "The Catcher in the Rye". OilemFirchen Jul 2015 #169
It baffles me Jamaal510 Jul 2015 #172
Wow. Just WOW! qwlauren35 Jul 2015 #63
I thought she was seventeen when she was a "Goldwater Girl" DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #107
Newflash: Nobody gives a f**k what BS did in '63. There are Republicans who claim to have.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #66
Joe Lieberman was a civil rights activist also JI7 Jul 2015 #68
And just like BS & David Horowitz, I wouldn't vote for Joe Liebermann either. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #72
That's not true ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #76
Perhaps I should clarify. Nobody who posts regularly IN THIS FORUM gives a f**k. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #77
What??? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #79
Yeah, that's a winner right there! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #82
Well ... That's what I heard ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #90
Well, I had heard that you weren't really black at all, and even if you were, you was a rich bougie Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #91
Well, I AM rather well off ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #99
Bid Whist? That settles it. Real black folk play spades. "BOUGIE"! I'll bet you eat arugala! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #102
Real black folk play spades ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #118
LOL! You remember when folks jumped down POTUS' throat cuz he asked for "arugala"? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #120
#BlackLivesMatter heaven05 Jul 2015 #199
Do I think the demographics of Bernie's support will change? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #202
I think people should be forgiven for mistakes made in high school. She was a teenager then... jakedsname Jul 2015 #78
Please see Post 55 DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #108
The fact that you came into this forum with this tired, BS meme is nothing short of astonishing Number23 Jul 2015 #145
I might was well say I NEVER bring my Hillary advocacy to this forum . DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #168
if you've ever seen lawyer work in real life HFRN Jul 2015 #201
LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #203
+1. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #38
This is an amazing post. It is truly refreshing to see someone here who gets it Number23 Jul 2015 #138
Yep. SusanCalvin Jul 2015 #157
not JUST a D.C thing heaven05 Jul 2015 #200
Good read of the situation ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #204
Maybe because they weren't arrested HoosierCowboy Jul 2015 #16
At first I thought is was just my perception. procon Jul 2015 #17
The comments on that blog are on point. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #19
I had a few issues with this piece as well. I don't think that Sanders' questions with the trade Number23 Jul 2015 #150
It is spot on. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #162
"He doesn't have much of a track record for passing bills now, so...there's that too." Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #186
IKR? Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #188
Just wait til he has to make compromises with the"bluedog turd way wall street lovin' dems" to get.. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #189
No, they wouldn't turn on him as quickly as they turned on Obama. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #190
So everything is sacrificed on the altar of "economic justice"? Got it. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #191
Which honestly, in this case, should translate to "white middle class anxiety attack" Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #192
+1, I get the impression that if Sanders won the primary he would run far away from Obama... uponit7771 Jul 2015 #193
And I think that alot of POC can sense that. Which is probably one of the reasons for Sanders' reall Number23 Jul 2015 #194
Interesting disclaimer Depaysement Jul 2015 #20
What a horrid article. blackspade Jul 2015 #21
Sanders will do the right thing. ananda Jul 2015 #22
I think he will too. blackspade Jul 2015 #23
And don't think they won't .. ananda Jul 2015 #39
They certainly will. And they will find a way to make money and expand their power at the same time. GoneFishin Jul 2015 #61
"That said, African Americans have huge voting leverage" The problem there is that there cstanleytech Jul 2015 #26
That is all true. blackspade Jul 2015 #29
Agree. ananda Jul 2015 #41
However, I would argue that that tact is not the right framing blackspade Jul 2015 #45
If they can and do vote, yes they do have alot leverage but there is another problem cstanleytech Jul 2015 #53
So says you ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #47
What? blackspade Jul 2015 #69
The empirical data that indicates ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #74
We seem to be talking past each other here... blackspade Jul 2015 #80
I suspect the author is using visuals of the events to ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #81
Unfortuately, visual data collection is very difficult to emperically measure. blackspade Jul 2015 #94
Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #100
That last bit is my worry. blackspade Jul 2015 #101
And mine, as well ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #103
NBC: Bernie Sanders Is Surging Among White Democrats, Minorities Love Hillary Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #67
It was a statement from the article... blackspade Jul 2015 #73
Unsubstantiated? You mean besides scientific polling? One doesn't have to look far to see... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #86
I agree about the polling data. blackspade Jul 2015 #96
You guys keep saying that. We know who BS is. Stop making excuses. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #97
Excuses? Please clarify. blackspade Jul 2015 #104
Claiming that AA's as a voting bloc, don't know who BS is. That's an excuse for his poor performance Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #105
So you are saying that Sanders can't connect with the African-American community at all? blackspade Jul 2015 #106
My "vitriol" as you claim, comes from BS wanting to primary my president's re-election efforts. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #109
I understand your ire then. blackspade Jul 2015 #115
Nope. And I don't concede that "they don't know who he is". We're a lot more astute than we're.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #116
I was looking at the polling data. blackspade Jul 2015 #117
What don't you understand about "Re-Election"? He was our 1st AA president, and to be blindsided by Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #119
I get your point about that. blackspade Jul 2015 #126
A pass? Do you remember 2012 at all? It's much more recent history than 2008. Remember this? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #130
You just answered my question. blackspade Jul 2015 #158
"notion that economic issues have no support in the AA community is false" Number23 Jul 2015 #148
+1 Alfalfa Aug 2015 #213
I think Bernie's lengthy history as a lone 'leftie' in a swamp of venal cynicism Joe Chi Minh Jul 2015 #27
Here's the problem the way I see it. Laser102 Jul 2015 #28
What about Obama? Where is he on the BLM? It's important as he is actually President. jalan48 Jul 2015 #32
Absolutely agree! Laser102 Jul 2015 #40
Absolutely. The more officials, the better. But in suffcient numbers, so that Joe Chi Minh Jul 2015 #43
Kick & Recommended. William769 Jul 2015 #30
Making perfection the enemy of the good is also a staple of the Obama and Clinton DU analysts. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #33
True. Joe Chi Minh Jul 2015 #46
Great Piece that captures the mainstream of Black thought, regarding Bernie ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #34
Agree with all you said. n/t freshwest Jul 2015 #58
a matter of choice, a matter of habit highprincipleswork Jul 2015 #35
"However, on substantive issues that really count, who would actually do more for you?" Martin Eden Jul 2015 #65
Is this another post scolding black folk for identity politics? If so, there may be a hint of truth Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #187
I was going to bring a thought-out critique... Scootaloo Jul 2015 #36
THere was a link in a post here about Bernie supporting the puke fuck border racists who pretend randys1 Jul 2015 #37
One could also have a bunch of POC at rallies, then make bank$ter/donors rich while turning jtuck004 Jul 2015 #42
....the composition of his crowds could make the Republican National Convention look diverse by MADem Jul 2015 #44
this is not a racist post AnAzulTexas Jul 2015 #48
Please elaborate. DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #52
2008 and 2012 standing for hours, some camped out overnight POC who GOTV were invisible to O'Reilly. freshwest Jul 2015 #59
I knew the minute I read your disclaimer, that it was indeed gonna be "a racist post". Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #71
Jury Results oneshooter Jul 2015 #174
Yeah, stupid AFrican Americans just dont know what is good for them randys1 Jul 2015 #175
Well I'm a black man supporting Bernie Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #57
Is that the real problem? Or don't you believe the groups who say Bernie isn't addressing their..... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #83
Like when he cancelled his meeting with BLM rbrnmw Jul 2015 #85
Hillary Clinton, and some black preachers made him do it. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #87
Of course they must have. rbrnmw Jul 2015 #88
I can't believe some of the rationalizations coming out of all these new "black" posters. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #89
I know right? rbrnmw Jul 2015 #92
He lost two DU'ers over the weekend. I think BS will cause a rift that won't heal anytime soon. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #93
Oh well truth is truth if they don't like it I'm sorry rbrnmw Jul 2015 #95
What did you find in your 'investigation'? Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #111
Not talking about you exactly rbrnmw Jul 2015 #114
'Not exactly' is far from not, especially considering the location of your post. Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #123
This message was self-deleted by its author rbrnmw Jul 2015 #125
Look I apologize rbrnmw Jul 2015 #128
I have only respect for you for saying that. Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #129
I'm cool with that rbrnmw Jul 2015 #132
Interesting. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #122
A lot of newbies in this group lately. There's "black", and then there's "Rachel Dolezal black". Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #134
Love you too, Tarheel. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #147
!!!! Number23 Jul 2015 #177
Nope, I think the same thing is happening that happened to Obama Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #110
BS is no Barack Obama, and I expect the "machine" is a figment of your imagination. You sound a lot Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #113
Yes next tell the Daley family that machine politics are just a figment of their imagination. Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #121
And here's what the BS "machine" did four years later. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #127
Well at least now you believe in machines. Congrats on leaving that part of your delusion behind. Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #133
Well, I guess you told me. Thanks for the education tips, but when I'm in the mood for some.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #136
So when I say there are machine and you say there are not and then I prove they are real Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #139
I'll let you get back to your "machine" CT's now. I wouldn't want to monopolize your valuable time. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #149
Which part did I revise specifically? Did I fabricate the links and the 2008 primary polling data? Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #165
!!! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #167
Thanks for your post. And welcome to the AA forum. Number23 Jul 2015 #154
Posted here for years, just don't post much. Been black on DU longer then most. Exultant Democracy Jul 2015 #159
Good article ismnotwasm Jul 2015 #60
Now I am hearing he cancelled meeting with "Black Lives Matter" at netroots randys1 Jul 2015 #62
He did indeed do that rbrnmw Jul 2015 #84
That is the problem, Hillary is likely to give a whole lotta talk about it, but in reality randys1 Jul 2015 #98
Pssst... OilemFirchen Jul 2015 #112
K&R sheshe2 Jul 2015 #124
IDK about anyone else, but I'm going to start posting there Jamaal510 Jul 2015 #173
I also like their our friends section reads and reader links Person 2713 Jul 2015 #176
Yeah I see. Jamaal510 Jul 2015 #180
Alot of white folks here sneer at The People's View. But all you have to do is look at the quality Number23 Jul 2015 #178
Sometimes a site can be judged Jamaal510 Jul 2015 #179
because he is a gay indian guy who supports obama JI7 Jul 2015 #183
this opinion represents my view heaven05 Jul 2015 #197
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