2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Read the Tweets from the Media Director of Netroots Nations. He knew this would happen. [View all]gregcrawford
(2,382 posts)... but my comment was directed at certain factions attempting to undermine Bernie's candidacy by misdirection and outright lies about his commitment to the concerns of a sizable segment of society that has been oppressed for far too long. People of color.
No matter how sincere our intentions, old white guys like me have to be vigilant and hyper-aware not to overstep. Enthusiasm sometimes outpaces prudence, and mistaken impressions are conveyed.
Bernie is one of my senators. I've met and spoken with him several times, and have followed his career since he first ran for mayor of Burlington. He's the real deal. I'm a cynical old bastard, and I don't trust anyone too readily, let alone politicians of any stripe. But I trust Bernie. I think you can, too.
Take care, and have a good day.