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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Heckler/disruptor Patrisse Cullors appoints herself the spokesperson of black people [View all]Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)136. My coworker and I played that every Friday at 5pm back when I was with a small start-up.
It was sort of an in-joke, because we were always on call if anything crashed at a client's site, and there were times we slept on the vinyl floor to grab a couple hours of nap when we got stuck there all night.
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Heckler/disruptor Patrisse Cullors appoints herself the spokesperson of black people [View all]
brentspeak
Jul 2015
OP
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
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
No, I think you are upset becasue neither Sanders nor O'Malley came off looking so good.
Agnosticsherbet
Jul 2015
#71
I've seen some really nuanced commentary about all this from some Sanders supporters
KittyWampus
Jul 2015
#5
"“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
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
No, what the BLM did was scream at the firemen that they're not putting the fire out right...
truebrit71
Jul 2015
#123
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
She could have had that audience standing and cheering in support of BLM instead
Peregrine Took
Jul 2015
#23
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
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
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
"In politics, you don't attack your natural allies." Doesn't seem to be stopping many whites from
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#47
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
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
Why would I pass on *your* insights and wisdom? I wouldn't want you to not get credit!
scarletwoman
Jul 2015
#42
I get that black lives matter. What I don't get is the expectation that potential Presidents bow
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2015
#48
Not praising or dissing BLM, but they are expressing a frustration that after decades of racial
still_one
Jul 2015
#54
You point may be valid. Is BLM going after republicans with the same vigor as they are with
still_one
Jul 2015
#93
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
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
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