Convince me to stay a liberal.

[Number23]

59. Yeah, I did misread that! I thought you were a strong Sanders supporter.

I am very sorry about that. As someone who is constantly "reminded" that I support Hillary just because I am AA, I know how fucking annoying it can be when people decide/assume you support someone when you don't.

I really applaud you on the work you're doing in Seattle. I know this may sound trite, but even if you change one person's mind you've done remarkable work. I am really appreciative of what you're trying to do.

It was right after the BLM demonstration in Seattle that I came to a firm conclusion that his movement will never be my movement. He doesn't represent me--his focus on economics is opposite of what I've learned will bring us forwards. Without centering on trans lives, on PoC, on women--any of the oppressed--they will inevitably be left behind.

Alot of people have come to that same conclusion. Which I think is kind of sad because I agree almost 100% with what Sanders says. But I just wish he'd say MORE about other issues that are of equal importance to Americans, even hard working, close to poverty Americans.

As for his supporters, they have by far been the most revolting thing about his entire campaign. The fact that one white Sanders supporter on DU has taken it upon herself to speak for black people (when just about every black person on DU has made it clear we don't even want her speaking for WHITE people, let alone us) is entirely indicative of how tone deaf, out of touch and destructive his fans are. He deserved better.