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Erich Bloodaxe BSN

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15. He sees everything through his economic lens.

Mon Jul 20, 2015, 07:27 PM

Jul 2015

And, as I'm sure you know, I do tend to too. I'm hoping he realizes, as I do, that there's simply no way to cast EVERY problem as an economic one, or one that can be solved with economic solutions. Economic solutions ameliorate other problems by making those who are economically fragile more resilient, giving them more breathing room to focus on those other problems. But they do not eliminate them. Unlike other supporters, though, I'm not going to claim I have some special insight into Bernie's mind. I don't know for sure if his resistance to speak in terms of racial justice is simply an attempt to stay on message, ideological blinders, or something more distressing. But 'staying on message' can hurt if it means the ONLY message he puts out is the one for 'white America'. He can talk about prisons, police shooting of black people, and other things as much as he wants, but if he doesn't have the right tone, messaging, and especially concrete policy proposals, it's just not going to matter much. And that means having messages that address racial issues in racial terms, not just economic ones.

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I don't know this has been posted/seen ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 OP

That's a good read. Thanks! Scootaloo Jul 2015 #1

Bernie's white libertarian "supporters" will doom his campaign. They are his liability. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #2

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #6

"We finally found Bernie Sanders� only black supporter" Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #8

Prove positive that the tipping point has been reached ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #9

OMG! So jealous! Black people are the new fashion accessory! They're all the rage! n/t freshwest Jul 2015 #12

Especially if you make no demands. n/t Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #13

They're off to a terrible start.. that's for sure, Tarheel. Another quote from Rod Morrow.. Cha Jul 2015 #29

Oh snap! You mean BLM actually had an impact? Who could've figured? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #34

Nah.. far from it.. "it's not about Bernie".. #BlackLivesMatter.. they'll get it or eat dust.. Cha Jul 2015 #38

Good hide. I had one of those earlier today. Thankfully, the poster is now on a time out. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #40

It'd be a damn shame they feel so comfortable making idiotic statements like that just because Cha Jul 2015 #41

I expected to see either Killer Mike or Jamaal510 Jul 2015 #33

***** GRAPHIC WARNING ****** Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #37

Yes, it is a great read. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #3

But I was tagged as a HRC supporter for making the exact same points/observations ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #7

well... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #11

I'm sure you haven't ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #14

He sees everything through his economic lens. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #15

+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #16

Kick & Rec! sheshe2 Jul 2015 #4

This guy has Bernie fans figured out...sad to say... randys1 Jul 2015 #5

Yes. I noted that quote in my comment, too. Cha Jul 2015 #30

Good read. K&R brer cat Jul 2015 #10

Oh wow... BklnDem75 Jul 2015 #17

Is that someone we "know"? 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #18

Old Elm was P.U.M.A. HQ in 2008 BklnDem75 Jul 2015 #19

Skinner must be so proud! Old Elm Tree, the offshoot of racist, bitter dead end DUers that got Number23 Jul 2015 #20

Oh God. Not only did a Sanders supporter say this but actually had the nerve to tweet it to the Number23 Jul 2015 #21

The racefail was thick on Twitter yesterday, Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #23

Racefail with a big old dash of butthurt to boot. Number23 Jul 2015 #26

Too late, some are already there: Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #27

And that one screamed and wailed for days when I blocked him from this group a few months ago Number23 Jul 2015 #28

Oh wow.. is that a little sad fest for Sanders.. :( #BlackLivesMatter.. get over it. Cha Jul 2015 #32

Great location for next year. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #35

Precisely, Starry Messenger.. #BlackLivesMatters had a Victory at NRN.. and that's a win for Cha Jul 2015 #39

Oh Lord. I can't believe that only got a hide. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #42

I know. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #43

I understand it's a business, and Admin doesn't want to upset the apple cart. But, if history is... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #45

I know, but I would like to think that eliminating bigots would be better for business? Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #48

That makes two of us. The good thing is, they won't be able to contain their contempt for much.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #49

It didn't come to MIRT because it wasn't a 7 - 0 hide, though it should have been. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2015 #51

Which makes me question those who voted to Leave It. I'm glad Admin reviews these things. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #52

Same here. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2015 #53

there was also one which asked why blm doesn't go after black on black crime JI7 Jul 2015 #44

Oh Jesus. Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #46

And these are our allies? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #47

Oh my gods. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2015 #50

you don't see O'malley people behaving in the same way JI7 Jul 2015 #22

I'm convinced O'Malley will be the nominee JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #24

No, you don't.. and Hillary people are standing up for the Protestors at #BlackLivesMatter. Cha Jul 2015 #36

I've been reading about Rod Morrow but I haven't seen this article.. thank you! Cha Jul 2015 #25

I saw it earlier today Gothmog Jul 2015 #31