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Wow, you sure are pissed at this person. randys1 Jul 2015 #1
there's plenty of these self-appointed spokesfolk on DU too Skittles Jul 2015 #2
I was thinking the same thing. they say "we" instead of "I". nt m-lekktor Jul 2015 #4
I'm appointing myself to the official Aerows Jul 2015 #6
make sure you inform the dinosaurs Skittles Jul 2015 #7
That's hilarious Aerows Jul 2015 #9
LOL! n/t 2banon Jul 2015 #146
First, she is a protester, and I think we should allow people of color to decide if she is out of Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #3
Seems to me this Black Woman is pissing off somebody...wonder who randys1 Jul 2015 #8
I don't care if she were a Yellow Hermaphrodite brentspeak Jul 2015 #11
I think that is for her community to decide, as it alwas has been, rather than people Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #16
So then let them make that decision. She's run for nothing and represents nobody. SolutionisSolidarity Jul 2015 #53
Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X were leaders who stepped forward Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #66
Yep, I'm totally mad because I like black women being killed. SolutionisSolidarity Jul 2015 #67
No, I think you are upset becasue neither Sanders nor O'Malley came off looking so good. Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #71
Here is a really good presentation of the BLM's case. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #105
I agee that Netroots failed to plan well. Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #119
Uh huh randys1 Jul 2015 #118
no other opinions allowed? Skittles Jul 2015 #10
I've seen some really nuanced commentary about all this from some Sanders supporters KittyWampus Jul 2015 #5
It's getting less and less nuanced no matter how many sufrommich Jul 2015 #14
She is no more special than any one of us seveneyes Jul 2015 #12
Arrogant? BooScout Jul 2015 #13
Not uppity. Just arrogant. brentspeak Jul 2015 #15
So the Bernie Revolution spokesperson is arrogant too? BooScout Jul 2015 #17
If he speaks for the "Bernie Revolution" group brentspeak Jul 2015 #21
You are aware she was speaking on behalf of a group she formed, right? Raine1967 Jul 2015 #65
"“If you want our vote, you are going to have to do way more work,” she said." brentspeak Jul 2015 #68
Who appointed your as a spokesman for who should or should not lead black people in America? Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #18
We need to be in lockstep on General Election Day - I know that. Peregrine Took Jul 2015 #24
It is the job of each of the candidates to convince all of us that he or she is our representative Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #33
Before this train of thought leaves the station Prism Jul 2015 #19
Not helpful. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #20
I said the same in a thread about 'white tears' and was told to STFU... truebrit71 Jul 2015 #121
Here's a tweet I just saw... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #122
No, what the BLM did was scream at the firemen that they're not putting the fire out right... truebrit71 Jul 2015 #123
Then maybe here's a better tweet for you. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #126
Still doesn't undo the fact that they attacked their allies... truebrit71 Jul 2015 #131
Seems like it doesn't bother the AFL-CIO, and they think it was the right thing to do. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #134
Pretty sure the AFL-CIO weren't on stage, and aren't running for President... truebrit71 Jul 2015 #135
LOL! Cali_Democrat Jul 2015 #22
She could have had that audience standing and cheering in support of BLM instead Peregrine Took Jul 2015 #23
Exactly. Her message isn't the problem, it is the choice of delivery. BillZBubb Jul 2015 #28
a point missed by a GREAT number of DUers Skittles Jul 2015 #31
Not missed - just ignored. 840high Jul 2015 #59
no, I really think it is missed Skittles Jul 2015 #62
Unrec PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #25
It will be interesting as the idea of "way more work" becomes more defined as time goes on. enough Jul 2015 #26
I think it's highly commendable - and a credit to our race, I might add - that white people are so scarletwoman Jul 2015 #27
Snicker. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #30
My jaw has dropped so far that it's digging furrows in my floor - and I'm not enjoying that at all. scarletwoman Jul 2015 #34
I would laugh, but this went from mildly amusing to sufrommich Jul 2015 #32
Honestly I am gobsmacked - and that doesn't really begin to cover it. scarletwoman Jul 2015 #40
SW - what a refuge you are! I'm just sickened by the behavior of some of our fellow supporters as well. myrna minx Jul 2015 #141
Oh, Myrna!!!! I can barely begin to tell you how happy I am to see you!!! scarletwoman Jul 2015 #142
My dear friend - I'm glad to see you! myrna minx Jul 2015 #145
If someone is doing something counterproductive to their stated goals, BillZBubb Jul 2015 #35
Please, contact BLM as soon as soon as possible and correct their ways! scarletwoman Jul 2015 #38
I think they've heard plenty about what white people think of their tactics. BillZBubb Jul 2015 #41
"In politics, you don't attack your natural allies." Doesn't seem to be stopping many whites from scarletwoman Jul 2015 #47
What a load of emotional hooey. BillZBubb Jul 2015 #73
Then again, most people don't keep rude friends around. DisgustipatedinCA Jul 2015 #85
My friend invites me over because she knows I'm working on my own start-up business, scarletwoman Jul 2015 #88
Respectfully, I hear what you're saying, but I don't agree in this instance. DisgustipatedinCA Jul 2015 #89
very well written nt Quayblue Jul 2015 #140
:) bravenak Jul 2015 #81
Hey! scarletwoman Jul 2015 #83
Hey! bravenak Jul 2015 #84
This post is why I love you. nt msanthrope Jul 2015 #98
She's kind of kid-like BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #29
You be sure to let them know! They'll want to know what you think about how to choose their leaders! scarletwoman Jul 2015 #37
I was going to rely on you to pass it on BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #39
Why would I pass on *your* insights and wisdom? I wouldn't want you to not get credit! scarletwoman Jul 2015 #42
Touché BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #44
!!!! She founded Black Lives Matter. !!!! Raine1967 Jul 2015 #36
Oh Really? moniss Jul 2015 #45
head scratch PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #46
You too, huh? eom. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #61
Thank you for schooling me… I feel corrected. I am so sorry…. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #64
sure she has every right Skittles Jul 2015 #69
Her video interview with Laura Flanders swilton Jul 2015 #43
Have you OP'd this? PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #50
Another article with video here about Patrisse Cullors udbcrzy2 Jul 2015 #70
Wow, she wasn't screaming at Laura Flanders. PADemD Jul 2015 #79
I wonder that, also. The interviews posted show her as a thoughtful person KoKo Jul 2015 #128
That was an interesting watch... KoKo Jul 2015 #125
I get that black lives matter. What I don't get is the expectation that potential Presidents bow cherokeeprogressive Jul 2015 #48
So, you are dismissing BLM, too? kwassa Jul 2015 #52
I wasn't before. I am now. SolutionisSolidarity Jul 2015 #55
Winning tactic? I'm not running for anything. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2015 #56
You don't decide who black people vote for. kwassa Jul 2015 #58
You don't either. 840high Jul 2015 #60
Guess that doesn't quite dawn on them. 99Forever Jul 2015 #103
"We will shut down every single debate" Skittles Jul 2015 #63
What debate has been shut down? kwassa Jul 2015 #72
LOL Skittles Jul 2015 #77
I think that is one of the things that people are not sure about. arcane1 Jul 2015 #57
Protests don't ever happen without someone leading them gollygee Jul 2015 #49
Recommended. Kicked. nt DisgustipatedinCA Jul 2015 #51
Not praising or dissing BLM, but they are expressing a frustration that after decades of racial still_one Jul 2015 #54
Yeah, you are just making excuses for their boorishness. BillZBubb Jul 2015 #75
You point may be valid. Is BLM going after republicans with the same vigor as they are with still_one Jul 2015 #93
WOW ... DU is coming completely unhinged. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #74
Becoming?!? M0rpheus Jul 2015 #76
That solitary word is the exact same thing I thought. "Becoming???!" Number23 Jul 2015 #80
Ya know, I take back what I said about a "Silver Lining" from the other week... M0rpheus Jul 2015 #117
Yes ... Who would'a guessed a non-violent protest by an activist group ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #104
I can see that angle, however... M0rpheus Jul 2015 #114
Dude. This shit is insane. bravenak Jul 2015 #82
Yup. Agschmid Jul 2015 #101
They love trying to bully black people into loving Sanders. bravenak Jul 2015 #109
Yeah, I know ... I'm just kind of speech-less. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #106
I have been getting bullied by Sander's afficionados for a few hours now. bravenak Jul 2015 #108
You mean, like this..??? Number23 Jul 2015 #143
Hell yeah. I'll kill their fucking internet. Assholes. bravenak Jul 2015 #144
It's getting to be pretty hurtful. NCTraveler Jul 2015 #113
If she can shut down RichVRichV Jul 2015 #78
Maybe I should make the post I TM99 Jul 2015 #86
Read this post^^^^^ artislife Jul 2015 #87
Living in a question for a while is not a bad thing at all. merrily Jul 2015 #90
I'm just staying out of it entirely. Blue_In_AK Jul 2015 #91
Did you mean to reply to the OP? merrily Jul 2015 #94
Anybody who's reading, Blue_In_AK Jul 2015 #95
Don't worry. I don't alarm that easily. I was only a bit puzzled. You are welcome to post to me merrily Jul 2015 #97
As others have said.."Welcome to the Hotel California" KoKo Jul 2015 #133
My coworker and I played that every Friday at 5pm back when I was with a small start-up. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2015 #136
Thanks for the link to the Public Autonomy post -- very illuminating. stranger81 Jul 2015 #99
It does, doesn't it. TM99 Jul 2015 #100
Thank you for your "mediator's explanantion". John Poet Jul 2015 #107
I think that most Sanders supporters TM99 Jul 2015 #111
Weird...here at DU, we have plenty of white people zappaman Jul 2015 #92
Black people speaking for white people, Blue_In_AK Jul 2015 #96
We should all just speak for ourselves, John Poet Jul 2015 #110
Let's see her take her act to the GOP candidates. . . DinahMoeHum Jul 2015 #102
BLM knows the Republican(t)s are hopeless... DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #120
And then shit all over them? Comrade Grumpy Jul 2015 #124
I support her. NCTraveler Jul 2015 #112
"By any means necessary." DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #115
ACT UP- NY City Hall, Kennebunkport Maine Bluenorthwest Jul 2015 #138
Random points. DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #139
She's like the new Martin Luther King. Nye Bevan Jul 2015 #116
Presenting a divided and chaotic party to the American public means a Republican president. pa28 Jul 2015 #127
if she is so unqualified DonCoquixote Jul 2015 #129
All protesters are "we the people." HassleCat Jul 2015 #130
My bottom line is this: Maedhros Jul 2015 #132
You know, I was hoping for some healing this primary season. LWolf Jul 2015 #137
Reverse racism. sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #147
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