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In reply to the discussion: I only get into trouble on DU when I try to get to what's real. [View all]BlueMTexpat
(15,699 posts)Hillary supporter, I urge you not to judge Bernie himself by the overzealousness of some of his DU "proponents."
Those who are nastiest to you may actually be trolls. The candidate himself would likely be horrified by their words/actions.
What you say is true and shows basic common sense. One can't ignore any significant community and concerns that are integral to that community's support. African-Americans have issues that are specific to the AA community and that must be addressed by ALL candidates. Not recognizing that fact and/or not discussing/addressing these issues openly will not win support from that community.
Thanks for letting me post here. To clarify, I am a woman of Western/Northern European origin and do not qualify as AA. My extended family includes people from different races, faiths, and continents.