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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: all attempts to bring down or demoralize bernie supporters will FAIL [View all]chervilant
(8,267 posts)49. I am curious.
I sat on a jury yesterday wherein a DUer (whose post got hidden 5-2) asserted that
"Bernie Sanders' insult directed at black voters in the South did not go down well, and his supporters have been most despicable and racist!"
(Just in case, please note that I am quoting herein above.)
What I want to know is what insult did Bernie direct at Black voters? I have tried to find it, but I don't know what search term will bring it up (I used my exact question in a search and turned up nothing). I am truly puzzled by this.
Also, I have not seen evidence that "...his supporters have been most despicable and racist!" I'm wondering if that 'blanket condemnation' of Bernie's supporters is the reason the post got hidden.
I've seen Bernie's record on civil rights. I have seen how Bernie has been responsive to the issues raised about racism during his campaign. I have to wonder why some of our Black brethren are asserting that Bernie (and his supporters) are racist.
Furthermore, I have to wonder why Hi11ary is not getting the same level of scrutiny from Black voters. I wonder why Hi11ary is not accused of racism, especially after she was grossly insensitive to the younglings who paid $500 to attend an event wherein they protested and were forcibly removed. I wonder how she gets a pass on calling our Black younglings "super predators."
I hope you will respond to my inquiries, because I am hopeful we can put these charges to rest, and encourage our Black brethren to support Senator Sanders.
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all attempts to bring down or demoralize bernie supporters will FAIL [View all]
restorefreedom
Mar 2016
OP
It's hillaryious that the first response post is one of her supporters trying to cast doubts.
Bubzer
Mar 2016
#95
Bernie wants everything I want and has always been constant and trustworthy. It's the message
bjobotts
Mar 2016
#172
the revolution will not be televised. m$$$$m will fight it all the way. nt
restorefreedom
Mar 2016
#7
At this point, Sanders' supporters are near-impervious to Weathervane messaging.
Betty Karlson
Mar 2016
#9
The pretend "insult" was his money saving strategy of not campaigning heavily in the south.
ieoeja
Mar 2016
#90
And, we must keep in mind: this is not just about Bernie, but also the soul of our party.
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2016
#19
The dates and delegate counts for the primaries/caucuses were established sometime last year...
George II
Mar 2016
#24
Or maybe they know how anti-Hillary you are and don't want to rock the boat, so they
R B Garr
Mar 2016
#47
And Hillary won't win without Independents, those who make under $250,000, and white
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2016
#71
Damn right! Have a Bernie day to you too! I'm in WA. I can't wait to cast my vote for Bernie.
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2016
#66
He definitely did better than I hoped, and HRC has to be defecating building blocks
Android3.14
Mar 2016
#69
Optimism is fine ... but Hillary has more delegates, and that's what really counts.
NurseJackie
Mar 2016
#73
tie difference is even more messes up in Mass when you figure out 14,000 went to other
PatrynXX
Mar 2016
#84
The Lying MSM and their flock will get angrier by the day... so be it
ConsiderThis_2016
Mar 2016
#89
allegedly. lol. yes, completely stacked and he is still beating expectations! nt
restorefreedom
Mar 2016
#108
yup. the states coming are better for him. thats why hms clinton is desperate. nt
restorefreedom
Mar 2016
#109
we always knew it would be a rocky path.but he has a good chance in many upcoming states
restorefreedom
Mar 2016
#144
Not sure where you're getting that impresion. Perhaps you could cite the passage?
Bubzer
Mar 2016
#150
god save my fingers as they start typing ad hominem expletives on every pro-hillary thread
cleopotrick
Mar 2016
#161
I dont think Hillary's organization is anything to bragg about in upcoming states
INdemo
Mar 2016
#167
It makes me laugh how desperate the attempts to try to stop the incredible momentum
sabrina 1
Mar 2016
#174
I have never seen any Hillary supporter make a case against Bernie on any thread.
King_Klonopin
Mar 2016
#182