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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Dear Black People, [View all]scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)10. Oh, I don't know. If you've been reading all the threads here that have been posted about
the BLM protest at yesterday's NN15 event, you'll see that there's been lots of shit piling up.
I'm an old gardener, when there's piles of shit sitting around, it needs to be stirred so it can be used to fertilize new growth.
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Are you implying that anybody failed to do research on the "folks being protested"?
pnwmom
Jul 2015
#77
There is an ugly rumor, created by the Washington TIMES (that right wing shitrag)
MADem
Jul 2015
#112
You mean like the "research" the Washington Times did, and SNOPES debunked? That research? nt
MADem
Jul 2015
#103
What did I just say? Your "So it doesn't apply" is YOUR conclusion. All By Yourself.
MADem
Jul 2015
#160
Yes, but I'm a white guy -- totally wanting to be with you on this, and you're losing me completely
Freelancer
Jul 2015
#205
Since you were early in, I don't know if you've had a chance to see the yowls downthread but
Number23
Jul 2015
#87
Oh, I don't know. If you've been reading all the threads here that have been posted about
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#10
Do you understand the reference? I get the impression you don't. Let me give you a link.
MADem
Jul 2015
#119
How tender. spelling correcter or is that corrector.. or is it something else?
boston bean
Jul 2015
#23
If Social Security is cut, blacks (and Latinos) will be the hardest hit.
WorseBeforeBetter
Jul 2015
#228
Yes and even shittier ... the words can, and frequent are, quoted completely without context. n/t
1StrongBlackMan
Jul 2015
#193
"And we move closer and closer to the edge." Some folks have been on that edge for a while!
Number23
Jul 2015
#85
"Yes that was Privilege, her issues or nothing. Privileged and arrogant."
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#70
It's not about the people on the stage so much as how the audience feels about the exchange.
MADem
Jul 2015
#190
I am fine with BLM protests but I am also fine with lgbt people using the same methods.
beam me up scottie
Jul 2015
#80
right, 'cause Sanders backers are ALL about being patronizing and about controlling Black people
MisterP
Jul 2015
#30
Black Lives Matter. And the various reactions to their protest that have been posted.
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#62
Thank you! I think what BLM did yesterday was perfect, and I'm not at all concerned about Bernie.
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#59
It bears pointing out that LGBT people have always been soundly criticized on DU for any disruption
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2015
#68
Sadly, some of what I'd read since yesterday actually does fit the description of not getting it.
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#110
Hope you are correct. I was reading the comments on the Think Progress editor lecturing a Sanders
mmonk
Jul 2015
#116
TELL IT. TELL ITT!!! You won't get the goo gobs of recs that the most inane, cringe inducing babble
Number23
Jul 2015
#81
Just. Stop. Talking. White. People. is all I think, reading these threads. nt
msanthrope
Jul 2015
#152
Four HUNDRED years of constantly being told that you are smarter, cleaner and better than everyone
Number23
Jul 2015
#158
I am tickled pink at all of the white 'splaining. Perhaps if some on DU were not so busy ignoring,
Number23
Jul 2015
#170
Oh girl, yes. They seem genuinely HORRIFIED when poc point out that liberals can be racist
Number23
Jul 2015
#174
That a significant number of PoC on this website alone want nothing to do with
msanthrope
Jul 2015
#184
Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Protest in any manner you choose. It is your right. Vote for whoever you like.
GoneFishin
Jul 2015
#90
I did. I linked back to one of her posts as the proper response in this situation.
bravenak
Jul 2015
#189
Well, I'm hoping they'll get that it's about the BLM protest yesterday, because that's my reference.
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#130
That video is brand-spanking-new, not old. And you hit the nail on the head, even if
MADem
Jul 2015
#137
Oh, sorry. I really only barely glanced at it so I shouldn't have been so quick to call it "old".
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#139
I could be wrong, but it appears to me as though you have entirely missed the point. nt
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#138
No, my argument is that POC don't need to be told by us when and how they should demonstrate.
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#157
I'm strictly referring to some of the kinds of responses that have been posted here since
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#169