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I'm having to add quite a few to my IL, because chervilant Nov 2014 #1
It hurts that some people I once respected have that mindset rbrnmw Nov 2014 #2
I am so sorry. IdaBriggs Nov 2014 #3
I'm so very sorry RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #19
I'm just starting to believe ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #37
I sure hope so! RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #38
The Wilson supporters aren't liberals, but you knew that didn't you? n/t A Simple Game Nov 2014 #60
Yes ... I do. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #62
No they aren't actually but some of them think they are liberals. rbrnmw Nov 2014 #68
Some may think they are liberals but most know just what they are and don't even try to hide it. n/t A Simple Game Nov 2014 #74
True ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #79
You are being far to kind, yet I know you do not believe that. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #77
I saw that this shit is making me physically ill rbrnmw Nov 2014 #78
Wow ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #80
Really - like the Zimpig? JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #81
Saw that. made me sick. n/t marym625 Nov 2014 #82
My trust issues are compounded by chervilant Nov 2014 #31
I am so sorry marym625 Nov 2014 #34
you have a case for wrongful termination noiretextatique Nov 2014 #35
I would suggest heaven05 Nov 2014 #44
I agree. Take this to an attorney! What they did was illegal and they should owe you money! Maraya1969 Nov 2014 #71
Something Caretha Nov 2014 #72
and when i point out there are so many non liberals here because you cant defend wilson and be a NoJusticeNoPeace Nov 2014 #67
I have to say that this surprised me also. juajen Nov 2014 #22
I'm not a 'broad brush' kinda gal... chervilant Nov 2014 #32
They didn't use to Caretha Nov 2014 #73
I'm not AA TBF Nov 2014 #4
I remember sitting watching the chief of police on TV EMPHATICALLY say that Wilson roguevalley Nov 2014 #5
I remember it too rbrnmw Nov 2014 #8
hopefully the fed will do just that. roguevalley Nov 2014 #16
I hope so rbrnmw Nov 2014 #18
Is there a DU Justice League? Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #45
I would join that in seconds, Voice For Peace roguevalley Nov 2014 #53
I would start it up and run it, but no longer have an entire brain to work with. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #56
The DA's actions are indefensible.. he and his ADA LIED to the GJ for one thing.. McCulloch was Cha Nov 2014 #6
That's what makes me the saddest, Cha. stage left Nov 2014 #20
That's what the human kindness for Justice is out there doing now, stage left.. Speaking for Michael Cha Nov 2014 #23
So many tears... sheshe2 Nov 2014 #7
I felt all cried out but the tears keep flowing rbrnmw Nov 2014 #10
I wish I had an answer for you, rbrnmw. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #55
I am horribly saddened by the reactions of bbgrunt Nov 2014 #9
We can't rest until they see all people as humans rbrnmw Nov 2014 #11
... LawDeeDah Nov 2014 #24
very moving. bbgrunt Nov 2014 #26
sharing this on FB Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #47
I have learned that some people are terrified of losing faith in their authority figures. DesertDiamond Nov 2014 #12
LOL, I've notice that too! lovemydog Nov 2014 #15
good point, you are so right. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #48
Missouri Derek V Nov 2014 #13
aww.. too broad a brush. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #49
It hurts me too rbnmw. lovemydog Nov 2014 #14
It's odd that they say that we just don't want to believe Wilson's lying ass rbrnmw Nov 2014 #17
People's prejudices go sooooooo deep, even in the best of people. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #52
Love to read the response if you can repost it here. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #50
Here you go Voice for Peace lovemydog Nov 2014 #65
I hear you, rbrnmw. I don't understand them either. nt pnwmom Nov 2014 #21
People of Color here on DU have been trying to tell DUers that racism exists on DU and in Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2014 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author rbrnmw Nov 2014 #27
thank you rbrnmw Nov 2014 #28
I was thinking the same thing. Amidst all of the angst are alot of people talking about how this Number23 Nov 2014 #29
I've seen it all my life rbrnmw Nov 2014 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author marym625 Nov 2014 #33
It is the vicious cycle of proverty that is the root cause. olegramps Nov 2014 #36
Poverty is a problem; but not THE problem in this matter ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #39
+1000000 JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #40
I don't what a PoC is. olegramps Nov 2014 #58
PoC = Person/People of Color. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #63
Yes, as I said it is the root problem not the only problem. olegramps Nov 2014 #59
And as I said ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #64
Is racism the principle cause of poverty for Aftrican-Americans? olegramps Nov 2014 #84
And racism affects ALL African-Americans ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #85
Please read this thread by 1StrongBlackMan from around labor day JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #41
It is racism that keeps poverty in cycle marym625 Nov 2014 #42
did michael brown live in poverty ? JI7 Nov 2014 #88
+1000 JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #89
I am hispanic and I like azmom Nov 2014 #43
The idea of race. Sparks224 Nov 2014 #46
What's pathetic is the entire reaction to this has been to try to calm things down... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #51
usually these things are done in the dark with no news coverage, no notice hollysmom Nov 2014 #54
Trolls from Free Republikkk and RedState do post here, I am sure of it. blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #57
and to add insult to injury noiretextatique Nov 2014 #61
Hell, I'm a white woman and I fear the cops. Why? PDJane Nov 2014 #66
At the core it is not race but wealth and the inequality of opportunity. Anonymous Martyr Nov 2014 #69
You're partially wrong. kwassa Nov 2014 #76
I agree race inequality is a real issue Anonymous Martyr Dec 2014 #90
As a white women I would like to apologize to you for the way you and other black Maraya1969 Nov 2014 #70
You are part of the solution not the problem rbrnmw Nov 2014 #75
+ 10000000000000000000000000000000 ! nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #91
I am sorry I brought up McCulloch with cops marym625 Nov 2014 #83
is OK rbrnmw Nov 2014 #86
Thank you. marym625 Nov 2014 #87
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