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JustAnotherGen

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56. They really aren't

Fri Sep 26, 2014, 05:33 PM

Sep 2014

If they were - I wouldn't vote against my own interests - which I constantly do. Instead - I would have given to Maverick Pac and gone to DC this past weekend for their annual conference. Oh to have been a fly on those walls!

Instead (note - I'm a straight woman) - I choose my skin color first, my gender second, my Jewish background 3rd, and my best friend from high school coming out to me in 1996. I stand with myself, my extended family, and one of my dearest girlfriends.

Many in those groups don't have the wealth I have . . . but my heart is with their best interests first.

So they aren't intertwined. They aren't one and the same. And time and again - The affluent gay Jewish man has an empathy chip and 'gets it'. If he's a Democratic Party member - then so am I.

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I find it interesting ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 OP

doesn't it make you glad you're black? underthematrix Sep 2014 #1

You are not alone. LoisB Sep 2014 #10

We can still see it JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #2

Here you go ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #12

Man JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #17

I agree wholeheartedly albino65 Sep 2014 #30

"that particular poser( um-m-m I mean poster)" Number23 Sep 2014 #150

I will see your truth and raise you one DonCoquixote Sep 2014 #41

I think I have a crush on you! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #47

You got that right! sheshe2 Sep 2014 #70

Actually, I think they won't mind it a bit. Their lives and those of their loved ones won't be hurt. freshwest Oct 2014 #156

I'm right there with you... giftedgirl77 Sep 2014 #3

I guess I can only rec. this once BeyondGeography Sep 2014 #4

As usual, DU not excluded, black man has to be twice as good as the white man for half the credit. Fred Sanders Sep 2014 #5

That is exactly what my parents used to tell me, and lo and behold, they were right. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #138

S'truth. Holder has done a lot of good for a lot of people. riqster Sep 2014 #6

I agree libodem Sep 2014 #8

Your last sentence seems especially prophetic to me. riqster Sep 2014 #16

Yep libodem Sep 2014 #34

I loved that sentence! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #58

AG Holder has done some great work on voting rights Gothmog Sep 2014 #7

Not according to DU "liberals/progressives" eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #9

there is a a happy face side to Holder and a more truedelphi Sep 2014 #13

And ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #18

Um JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #19

Where was all the indignation truedelphi Sep 2014 #25

So this is you coming to the AA group to support African Americans? bravenak Sep 2014 #29

If there is to be equality in our nation, truedelphi Sep 2014 #37

Lack of self awareness in others upsets me. bravenak Sep 2014 #48

You said it so I won't have to ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #63

Anything for the Ten Trusted Duers!! bravenak Sep 2014 #66

I'm one JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #93

That was quite a party! bravenak Sep 2014 #95

Shhh ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #128

4. You guys aren't niiiiiiiice! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #143

Dayum! I have missed your voice here bravenak! sheshe2 Sep 2014 #75

I missed you too!! bravenak Sep 2014 #84

I can not blame you in the least, bravenak. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #85

I've just been taking care of family. bravenak Sep 2014 #88

So sorry about the funeral, bravenak. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #136

Yes a million times gwheezie Sep 2014 #114

It always upsets me when liberals and conservatives team up. bravenak Sep 2014 #118

Probably healthier that way gwheezie Sep 2014 #122

They prick at me otherwise. bravenak Sep 2014 #123

I have resisted re-posting ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #129

Funny how some liberals have soul twins in the Tea Party. bravenak Sep 2014 #133

Well, I think you may have left a slight bruise. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #139

I hope so. bravenak Sep 2014 #147

Girl, DAMN! I have missed you soo much!!! Number23 Sep 2014 #151

I think it's high time to start telling people we see through them bravenak Sep 2014 #154

I love when it's Sunday JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #155

Awesome truths. This is the quality of post that is severely lacking in GD. freshwest Oct 2014 #157

N/T JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #60

Do you realize how offensive it is for a (presumably) white person ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #61

+1 eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #57

What Bravenak said above JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #36

Taking it in sections ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #38

Excuse me, but regarding Holder, the "he hasn't committed crime" meme truedelphi Sep 2014 #43

Your suspicions do not equal a crime being committed. bravenak Sep 2014 #50

Nor, do the suspicions of journalists. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #65

And by the way, dismissing Holder's full throttled war on poorer people who use truedelphi Sep 2014 #51

If you cannot see how you are using poor people ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #55

Until recently I didn't even use marijuana. But for years I was a home health aide. truedelphi Sep 2014 #86

Stop ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #89

Bwhahahahaha! truedelphi Sep 2014 #90

Notice ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #91

I noticed a 'privileged' difference. bravenak Sep 2014 #92

Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #97

Please do not post in this forum again. Number23 Sep 2014 #152

"Holder should be considered one of the top AG's" handmade34 Sep 2014 #62

Bigotry may be a major component here, ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #11

I suggested that ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #14

Excellent post. ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #15

Or to ask the larger philosophical question ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #26

No. Beowulf42 Sep 2014 #22

What's the difference between ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #149

You are aware, I hope, that Mr Holder was heading up the truedelphi Sep 2014 #20

You've missed my point ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #21

I certainly see it. bravenak Sep 2014 #24

Off topic Paul Mooney JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #79

I haven't read it yet. bravenak Sep 2014 #83

mine too JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #94

Our eyes are open, my friend, many others are not. Anansi1171 Sep 2014 #35

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #46

I guess they're frustrated because Dems disown their base while Republicans embrace their base. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #23

Attorney General Holder's fight for racial Civil Rights IS ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #27

Agreed,...but there's no pleasing some people... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #28

There�s an old Soviet saying: " If you think it, don�t say it. jtuck004 Sep 2014 #31

K&R stonecutter357 Sep 2014 #32

I am not an African American, so sorry to be commenting in your group Tumbulu Sep 2014 #33

First - welcome JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #42

thanks Tumbulu Sep 2014 #72

I don't see how one can fight racism while promoting classism. Gore1FL Sep 2014 #39

How should I respond to this? ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #49

You could recognize that the two are intertwined Gore1FL Sep 2014 #52

They really aren't JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #56

Intertwined, but of different thread ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #67

I acknowlegdge my response was obnoxious and I apologize. Gore1FL Sep 2014 #68

Did you read my thread that was hidden? ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #71

I can only speak for myself. SamKnause Sep 2014 #40

really? DonCoquixote Sep 2014 #44

so sadly true nt Tumbulu Sep 2014 #73

If you can't beat fox News, then you are in the wrong field. DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #106

one thing this era has showed DonCoquixote Sep 2014 #137

But black people JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #45

And, do you feel compelled to answer ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #53

I will try. SamKnause Sep 2014 #59

I sincerely believe you ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #69

Looking at 1Strongs post #69 JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #74

Thank you. SamKnause Sep 2014 #76

Sure, I think everyone here can agree on many of his accomplishments, especially Civil Rights. DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #107

And you feel compelled to support those calling ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #117

Only when that "defense" has a realistic chance jeff47 Sep 2014 #119

I agree with EVERYTHING in the above DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #105

Really? Republicans meet on inauguration day to decide how to destroy him jeff47 Sep 2014 #120

Face it, he's always been a mixed bag Warpy Sep 2014 #54

How true , Trickie Dick to Shrub were all villans . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #78

... handmade34 Sep 2014 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #77

I don't understand what you are saying. eom 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #96

1Strong JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #102

Yeah. I saw that as I was working to my car ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #115

I think Holder had his ups and downs. I think the same thing about Obama. BlueJazz Sep 2014 #81

Let me try again ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #82

"seem so gleeful in their assault of Attorney General Holder." BlueJazz Sep 2014 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #98

Do you even notice that this is the African American group? bravenak Sep 2014 #99

I honestly thought it wa GD, your absolutely right, Sorry . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #100

Accepted and understood. bravenak Sep 2014 #101

I grabbed one of the posts JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #103

I found it interesting.nt bravenak Sep 2014 #104

What Concerns me is what you can't see JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #109

Thats the scariest part. bravenak Sep 2014 #110

I don't want to sound disrespectful to AG Holder. If I ever met him in person I would shake his hand DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #108

You gotta look around a bit JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #111

"they are going to block the next appointee." DontTreadOnMe Sep 2014 #113

I'm looking in GD JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #116

He better wear a flag pin and hold a baby jesus. bravenak Sep 2014 #124

LOL. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #131

Or worse a cup of tea gwheezie Sep 2014 #132

Thank you . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2014 #112

Despite having ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #121

well, they won't listen to a white DUer explain it, either .... kwassa Sep 2014 #125

A voice of reason ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #127

so true, nt Tumbulu Sep 2014 #134

You have nailed it, kwassa. And I reached the same conclusion a long time ago Number23 Sep 2014 #153

It is pretty clear to me gwheezie Sep 2014 #126

I'm getting frustrated gollygee Sep 2014 #130

fuck them , bunch of fucking racists JI7 Sep 2014 #135

I fear, sadly, that the right may have been spot on about white liberalism all along. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #140

just keep in mind that what you see on the internet are usually the worst ones JI7 Sep 2014 #141

Great point. I realize there's a distinction. Anonymity does provide a certain protection. Most.. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2014 #142

Thank you for providing perspective ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #144

Great point! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #145

knock on doors?!? ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #146

Yeppers - and great feedback! JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #148