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In reply to the discussion: Spin Off: I don't understand why folks question dedication to the Clinton's [View all]Number23
(24,544 posts)97. Only minorities get to be "analyzed" by race. "Why do white people....?" questions will always end
up with unrelenting screams of "reverse racism" by the same folks that spend countless hours "diagnosing" black people -- usually without having actually spoken to any.
I'd love a "why are white people supporting Trump?" question. But it won't get asked because we know that it will also inadvertently answer why alot of white people are supporting... other people.
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Spin Off: I don't understand why folks question dedication to the Clinton's [View all]
JustAnotherGen
Feb 2016
OP
"...because Bernie was arrested at a sit in, AA's owe him the vote"...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#14
"they honestly believe that because Bernie was arrested at a sit in, AA's owe him the vote."
Jarqui
Feb 2016
#77
"Shocker - nothing is gained or lost by a black woman sitting out of a Primary."
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#16
"Just before he died, he took me by the hand and told me I had finished his life."
Number23
Feb 2016
#44
I'm with you 100%. And as you can see, I have no patience for the black Bernie Sanders fans either.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#20
Anybody else find it interesting that it seems like the VAST majority of O'Malley supporters here
Number23
Feb 2016
#43
I never knew you were supporting O'Malley! I thought you were still working through this
Number23
Feb 2016
#94
I was leaning O'Malley. I just didn't think he was a great candidate, sadly. But if I had to
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#95
...and don't forget, GMOs and vaccinations (the most irresponsible tripe ever!)...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#89
GDP, too bad. I cant post anything but cake recipes in GDP without getting a hide.
randys1
Feb 2016
#47
I can only speak for myself. But I think people should vote for whoever they believe represents them
GoneFishin
Feb 2016
#4
I am not pretending that I can't be argumentative if that door is opened. But if someone just likes
GoneFishin
Feb 2016
#81
Or, not vote at all if no major candidate moves them. I very much appreciate this sentiment.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#22
Yes you do. By the way, recent behavour of the SC is the final straw for anyone who
randys1
Feb 2016
#9
I don't understand why our cries against racism were never heard in 2008 and beyond...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#13
I've been saying that same thing for months. That the folks screaming the loudest about Hillary's
Number23
Feb 2016
#45
That brings me to Michael Moore's racist insult that Obama will only be known as the first
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#91
Brilliant commentary! But I expected as much coming from an O'Malley supporter. ;)
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#25
Exactly ... trump is the only non-establishment candidate in the race. eom.
1StrongBlackMan
Feb 2016
#39
Same here. The white so-called Independents (read: Republicans) can afford to vote on single issues
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#92
Cherry blossoms won't be here until late March, early April, hopefully. For some reason,
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#100
So cool! Takoma Station is still pretty nice. I'm a HUGE Donald Byrd fan and grew up listening
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#111