2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Supporters - Please read my post [View all]artislife
(9,497 posts)Really, thank you.
I know you have tried really hard just to be disappointed again. This part of the supporters hurts.
I find it strange to be in the group with so few PoC. It was joyous, fun and diverse in 2008 and 2012. It felt like the international district.
I read the AA group and just feel sad. I just feel like my Bernie sign is now inflicting pain.
I do believe in him and not Hillary but I am not blind to the fact that on this board and in other places he has become a symbol of intolerence to many. And he really hasn't done that, just faceless posters with his name and face waving.
It is fortunate and unfortunate that we live by the quick post, twitter and instagram. I know I have lashed out and it hangs in the air forever. What can connect us can also show how divided we are. I just can't believe this is where we still are at this time.
So~
If you do go, have a great time in school, have fun, enjoy life, be surrounded by uplifting people. Do your art.
We may not get the best candidate for our people, but we must never stop demanding it and never back down.
I am actually really happy the the AAs are drawing a line in the sand and saying they won't wait any longer.
Be well
and I will look up and down the site for your name!